Integrations

Arista

Overview

The Arista Integration allows Cywift to securely connect with Arista network devices to collect network inventory, running configuration, interface details, routing information, access control configuration, and hardening evidence.

Before starting the integration, ensure the following:

• Arista device access
• Read-only network account
• SSH or eAPI access enabled
• Device hostname or IP address
• Collector configured in Cywift

Step 1: Prepare Arista Access

1. Log in to the Arista EOS device.
2. Create a dedicated read-only user for the integration.
3. Enable the required management access method.
4. • SSH
   • eAPI (if applicable)
   • SNMP (if applicable)
5. Assign the required permissions for configuration and status collection.
6. Verify the device is reachable from the Cywift Collector.

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Important Notes:

• Use a dedicated read-only account whenever possible
• Restrict management access to trusted collector IP addresses
• Avoid using shared administrator accounts
• Ensure the management interface is reachable

Step 2: Navigate to Integrations in Cywift

• Log in to the Cywift Platform
• Navigate to Integration
• Select Networking/Infrastructure
• Choose Arista
• Click Add Integration

Step 3: Add Individual Integration

Use this option when integrating a single Arista device.

Required Fields:

• Select Individual Integration
• Select Arista from Networking/Infrastructure
• Select a configured Collector
• Enter an Integration Alias
• Select an Integration Owner
• Enter the Device Hostname or IP Address
• Enter the Username
• Enter the Password

Step 4: Add Bulk Integration

Use this option to integrate multiple Arista devices.

Steps:

• Select Bulk Integration
• Download the template
• Enter the required device details and credentials
• Upload the completed file
• Click Test Connection
• Save the integration

Troubleshooting Tips

• Verify SSH or eAPI is enabled
• Confirm the hostname or IP address is correct
• Validate the username and password
• Check management ACLs and firewall rules
• Ensure the collector can reach the device