> ## 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.

# Vega

> Vega provides a unified SecOps platform for SOC analysts, detection engineers, threat hunters, incident responders, and CISOs. The platform uses a federated approach to break down security data silos and unify fragmented, vendor-locked security data.

## Creating a Vega connection

### Using Access Key

To create the connection you need:

* An Access Key
* An Access Key ID

Follow [Vega's documentation](https://docs.vega.io/settings/access-keys) on how to obtain your API key.

#### 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 **Vega** 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 **Access Key** as the method to create the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
   * The Access Key
   * The Access Key ID
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.