- Checkpoint Connector Requirement.
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When the Firewall does not have Public access i.e. it is running on a private network, then to connect with the firewall the App Connector is required.
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Log in/Sign up to the checkpoint firewall smart console. Go to the Management and Setting. Click on the New for the creation of the API Key.
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Under the Authentication, in Authentication Method select the API key.
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Select the Permission profile as read only if only need ingestion connector (the permission can vary according to requirement)
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Click on OK to generate API key. Copy the API key and Save it, because this will be used as API key for the connector configuration.
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Click on publish and publish all your recent changes.
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- Configuration of Checkpoint Event Downloader Connector.
- Under the Connector, go to Ingestion.
- Select Checkpoint Event Downloader Connector. Click on Configure.
- Enter the Server URL, API Key, Trust any certificate (true/false), has public access? (yes/no), App connector identifier.
- Select the Validate and Save.
- Configuration of Checkpoint Response Connector.
- Under the connector, go to Response.
- Select Checkpoint Response Connector. Click on Configure.
- Enter the Server URL, AccessToken, Trust any certificate (true/false), has public access? (yes/no), App connector identifier.
- Select the Validate and Save.