Create an AWS connector

Create a connector to send dynamic objects from AWS to the firewall for use in security policies.

This task discusses how to configure a connector that sends data from AWS to the Security Cloud Control for use in policies.

Before you begin

Create a user with at least the privileges discussed in Create an AWS user with minimal permissions for the dynamic attributes connector.

Follow these steps to create an AWS connector:

Procedure

Step 1

Log in to Security Cloud Control.

Step 2

Click Firewall.

Step 3

Click Administration > Dynamic Attributes Connector > Connectors.

Step 4

Do any of these actions:

  • Add a new connector: click Add icon (add icon), then click the name of the connector.

  • Edit a connector: click Edit icon (edit icon).

  • Delete a connector: click Delete icon (delete icon).

Step 5

Enter the required information.

Value

Description

Name

(Required.) Enter a name to uniquely identify this connector.

Description

Optional description.

Pull Interval

(Default 30 seconds.) Interval at which IP mappings are retrieved from AWS.

Region

(Required.) Enter your AWS region code.

Access Key

(Required.) Enter your access key.

Secret Key

(Required.) Enter your secret key.

  1. Click Test and make sure the test succeeds before you save the connector.

  2. Click Save.

    The Status column displays Ok.