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Creating a Proofpoint Protection Server connection​

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Using Username & Password​

To create the connection you need:
  • An API Address
  • A Username
  • A Password

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Obtaining the credentials​

An administrator must have a role that includes access to a specific REST API. Proofpoint on Demand (PoD) administrators must file a support ticket to Proofpoint support to obtain a role with access to an API. On-premise administrators: Edit the filter.cfg file and set the following key to true: com.proofpoint.admin.apigui.enable=t In the management interface, create a role of type API and select the APIs under Managed Modules for the role and assign an administrator that role. The following are the required managed modules for this integration:
  • pss
  • Quarantine config

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Creating your connection​

  1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the Connections page > Add connection. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
  2. Select the Proofpoint Protection Server icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
  3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
  4. Select Username & Password as the method to create the connection.
  5. Fill in the parameters:
    • The API Address
    • The Username
    • The Password
  6. (Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.
  7. Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.