Create an AWS Connector

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

Before you begin

Create a user with at least the privileges discussed in Create an AWS User with Minimal Permissions for the Cisco Secure Dynamic Attributes Connector.

Procedure

Step 1

Log in to Security Cloud Control.

Step 2

Click Administration > Dynamic Attributes Connector.

Step 3

Do any of the following:

  • 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 4

Enter the following 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.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Click Save.

Step 7

Make sure Ok is displayed in the Status column.