What is Cato SASE? #
SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) by Cato Networks is a cloud-native, enterprise networking and security product. SASE converges SD-WAN and Security Service Edge (SSE) functions, including FWaaS, CASB, DLP, SWG, and ZTNA, into a unified, cloud-native service. SASE provides a single cloud-based network that connects and secures any physical, cloud, or mobile enterprise resource, in any location.
Why Should You Use the Cato SASE Connector? #
The Cato SASE connector provides visibility into the assets in your environment. You can use this visibility to:
- ensure assets are managed per your security policies
- derive relationships between assets, users, applications, and data
How Does This Connector Work? #
Meridian executes read-only requests to the Cato SASE REST API and ingests only meta-data about Cato SASE devices. Meridian does not retrieve any data stored on your assets.
Configuring the Connector in Meridian #
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| URL | The URL for the Cato SASE API. | https://api.catonetworks.com |
| Account ID | Optional parameter. The Cato SASE account ID (not the account name). If not supplied, Meridian uses the API Key to determine the account ID | 123456789 |
| API Key | A Service API key that provides read access to device data and user data. For details on creating a Service API key in Cato SASE, see:
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Source Documentation #
Creating Credentials #
To create a Service API key:
Required Permissions #
The Cato SASE token key must have Viewer permissions. When creating the Service API Key, select Downgrade To View.
API Documentation #
https://support.catonetworks.com/hc/en-us/sections/13977250815389-Cato-API
