> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blinkops.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Proofpoint TAP

> Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection (TAP) detects, analyzes and blocks advanced threats before they reach your inbox. This includes ransomware and other advanced email threats delivered through malicious attachments and URLs. And zero-day threats, polymorphic malware, weaponized documents and phishing attacks. TAP provides adaptive controls to isolate the riskiest URL clicks. TAP also detects threats and risks in cloud apps, connecting email attacks related to credential theft or other attacks.

## Creating a Proofpoint TAP connection[​](#creating-a-proofpoint-tap-connection "Direct link to Creating a Proofpoint TAP connection")

## Using Service Principal & Secret[​](#using-service-principal--secret "Direct link to Using Service Principal & Secret")

To create the connection you need:

* A Service Principal
* A Secret

### Obtaining the credentials[​](#obtaining-the-credentials "Direct link to Obtaining the credentials")

Follow the [Proofpoint documentation](https://us1.proofpointessentials.com/api/v1/docs/index.php#authentication) to obtain the credentials.

### Creating your connection[​](#creating-your-connection "Direct link to 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 TAP** 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 **Service Principal & Secret** as the method to create the connection.

5. Fill in the parameters:

   * The Service Principal
   * The Secret

6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.

7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.