Secure connectors

A secure connector is a connector instance that

  • runs in your network or supported cloud environment

  • provides a secure communication path between Security Cloud Control Firewall Management and managed resources, and

  • helps Security Cloud Control Firewall Management manage devices that are not directly reachable from the internet and support event forwarding for logging and analytics workflows.

Secure connector types

Use the Secure Connectors page to view, deploy, and manage connector instances for your tenant.

The Secure Connectors page can include these connector types:

  • Secure Device Connector (SDC): Provides a secure communication path between Security Cloud Control Firewall Management and supported managed devices.

  • Secure Event Connectors (SEC): Receives events from supported devices and forwards the events to the Cisco cloud for logging and analytics.