Atlassian: Configuring the Interconnected Apps Integration

This article explains how to configure the Interconnected Apps integration for Atlassian.

Overview

Interconnected Apps provides you with visibility into third-party plugins connected to sanctioned SaaS applications. To provide Cato with visibility of data within an app, you need to set up an integration with the required application. For more information, see Viewing and Analyzing Interconnected Apps.

To configure the Interconnected Apps integration, you need to:

Configure the integration within the SaaS application
Create the API connector in the Cato Management Application (CMA)

A CASB license is required for Interconnected Apps. For more about purchasing a CASB license, please contact your Cato representative.

Configuring the Atlassian Integration

To configure the Atlassian integration, generate the required information and enter it in the CMA.

Prerequisites

Atlassian Enterprise license

Step 1: Configure the Integration in your Atlassian Account

In your Atlassian Account, create an API token and identify the account email and site URL.

To configure the Atlassian integration:

Log in to your Atlassian Account (https://id.atlassian.com/manage-profile/security).
Under API tokens, click Create and manage API tokens.
Click Create API Token.
Add a name for the API token, and choose an expiry date.
Note: It is recommended to set the expiry date to the maximum 366 days.
Click Create.
Copy and save the API token so it can be entered into the CMA.
On the Email tab, copy and save your account email so it can be entered into the CMA.
Copy and save the URL of your organization Atlassian site (<site_name>.atlassian.net).

Step 2: Create the API Connector in the CMA

After you have set up an integration with the required application, add the details in the CMA.

To create the API connector in the CMA:

From the navigation menu, click Resources > Integrations.
Click the Configured Integrations tab.
Click New.

The New Integration panel opens.
Select the SaaS Application you want to add.
In the Capability drop-down select Third Party Apps.
Add the details created during step one.
Click Save.
The app is visible on the Integrated Apps table with a Connected status.

After connecting your APIs, you can track the interconnected apps on the Plugins page. Data may take a few minutes to appear.