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September 4, 2023

Technical Tip: Configure FortiSandbox to scan files on an Amazon S3 bucket

  • September 4, 2023
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Description This article describes how to configure FortiSandbox to scan files on an Amazon S3 bucket.
Scope Amazon S3 Bucket, FortiSandbox.
Solution
  1. Create an Amazon S3 bucket name and specify the folder name as well. The naming example provided here is fsa-integration-sandbox::fsatesting/:

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  1. Navigate under Identity and Access Management (IAM) and create a new user. The example given here is FSAuser.

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  1. Navigate under the Policy under IAM -> Policies -> S3-bucket-for-iamuser and grant the S3 service and specify the Access Level.
  2. Test the newly created account with WinSCP by key in the Access Key ID and Secret access key.

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  1. A successful login will make it possible to view the bucket contents.

 

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  1. Go to FortiSandbox and navigate under Security Fabric -> NetworkShare and select '+ Create New'.
  2. Under the Mount Type drop-down menu, select AWS S3.
    Fill in the AWS S3 bucket name, S3 bucket folder path, File Name Pattern, AWS IAM Access key ID, Secret Access key and Confirm secret access key value.

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  1. Select Test Connectivity. The results should show that Network Share is accessible.
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