BackBox

BackBox is a network automation and security platform that provides automated configuration backup, compliance validation, and vulnerability remediation for network and security devices.

Asset Types Fetched

• Devices

Before You Begin

Ports

• TCP port 80/443

Authentication Method

• API Token

APIs

Axonius uses the BackBox API.

Permissions

Users with Read access for devices can successfully fetch the device list. The token inherits the privileges of the BackBox user who created it, ensuring that API access is restricted to authorized personnel with the necessary role permissions.

Supported From Version

Supported from Axonius version 7.0.13

Connecting the Adapter in Axonius

To connect the adapter in Axonius, provide the following parameters:

Required Parameters

1. Host Name or IP Address - The hostname or IP address of the BackBox server.

2. API Token - An API Token associated with a user account that has the Required Permissions to fetch assets.

Optional Parameters

1. Verify SSL - Select whether to verify the SSL certificate of the server against the CA database inside of Axonius. For more details, see SSL Trust & CA Settings.

2. HTTPS Proxy - Connect the adapter to a proxy instead of directly connecting it to the domain.

3. HTTPS Proxy User Name - The user name to use when connecting to the value supplied in Host Name or IP Address via the value supplied in HTTPS Proxy.

4. HTTPS Proxy Password - The password to use when connecting to the server using the HTTPS Proxy.

To learn more about common adapter connection parameters and buttons, see Adding a New Adapter Connection.