Integrations

Overview

The VMware NSX Integration allows Cywift to securely connect with VMwareNSX Manager and collect firewall rules, distributed security policies, andcompliance-related configurations.

Before starting the integration, ensure the following:

• Administrative access to NSX Manager
• Hostname or IP address
• Valid API username and password
• Network connectivity
• API service enabled

Step 1: Create Read-Only User

Login to NSX Manager.

Navigate to:

System → Users → Add User

Create user with:

Role: Auditor / Read-Only

Save configuration.

Verify API access:

curl -k -u <username>:<password>https://<nsx-manager>/api/v1/firewall/sections

Important Notes:

• Use read-only permissions only
• Secure credentials properly

Step 2: Navigate to Integrations inCywift

• Log in to Cywift Platform
• Go to Integration
• Under NGFW
• Select VMware NSX
• Click Connect

Step 3: Add Individual Integration

Use this option when integrating a single VMware NSX Manager.

Required Fields

Number of Integration
Select Individual Integration

Integration Type
NGFW

Collectors
Select configured collector

Integration System
VMware NSX

Alias
Enter integration alias

Owner
Select integration owner

Host Address
Enter NSX Manager IP/hostname

Username
Enter API username

Password
Enter API password

Actions

Test Connection
Verifies API connectivity

Cancel
Discards configuration

Step 4: Add Bulk Integration

• Select Bulk Integration
• Download Template
• Fill required data
• Upload file
• Test Connection

Troubleshooting Tips

• Verify NSX API service
• Validate credentials
• Check network access