FMC – Exporting access policies to CSV via API – Part (1/2)
FMC – Export of access policies to CSV via API
Part (1/2)
Introduction
APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are a key tool for interacting programmatically with applications and services. In the case of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC), its
Using the FMC API offers several advantages:
- Automation: Reduces time and errors associated with repetitive tasks.
- Access to real-time data: Provides up-to-date information for informed decisions.
- Integration: Facilitates connection with tools such as SIEM, SOAR or custom scripts.
- Customized reports: Allows exporting accurate data in formats such as CSV for detailed analysis.
- Scalability: Efficiently manage complex environments with multiple devices and policies.
- Dynamic Adaptation: Rapidly implement changes in evolving networks and configurations.
In this series we will explain the key points on how to use Python to extract an access policy and export it into a CSV file.
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Prerequisites
- Necessary tools:
- Python >= 3.7.x
- fireRest library to perform CRUD operations
- Reference: https://github.com/kaisero/fireREST
- Access to the FMC:
- User credentials with appropriate permissions.
- FMC API URL.
- Previous knowledge:
- Basic familiarity with Python.
- Understanding the structure of the FMC REST API.
In this other news we comment on the more technical part of how it is done : Part 2
