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title: Vulcan Cyber
slug: authentication-guides/vulcan-cyber
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createdAt: 2026-07-27T12:30:03.138Z
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# Introduction

This guide tells you how to authenticate the **Vulcan Cyber** connector in Swimlane using **HTTP Bearer Token Authentication**.

You will generate an API token in Vulcan Cyber, collect the required connection details, and configure the connector in Swimlane.

# Prerequisites

## Vulcan Cyber Access Requirements

You must have permissions to:

- Access the **Vulcan Cyber** portal.
- Generate and manage API tokens.
- Access the Vulcan Cyber REST API.
- View vulnerability data.

# Required Credentials

During setup, you will collect:

- Vulcan Cyber URL
- API Token

# Vulcan Cyber Setup

Take the following steps to generate an API Token:

1. Log in to your **Vulcan Cyber** portal.
2. Click your **Profile** or **User Settings**.
3. Navigate to **API Tokens**.
4. Click **Create API Token**.
5. Enter a descriptive name for the token.
6. (Optional) Configure an expiration date and assign the required permissions.
7. Click **Create**.
8. Copy and securely save the generated API token.

This saved value is your **Bearer Token**.

Take the following steps to collect the Vulcan Cyber URL:

1. Log in to your **Vulcan Cyber** tenant.
2. Copy the URL displayed in your browser.

Example:

https\://customer.vulcan.io

Use this value as the **url** during connector configuration.

# Connector Configuration in Swimlane

1. Log in to Turbine.
2. From the left-hand navigation pane, click **ORCHESTRATION** and click **Assets**.
3. Asset homepage opens.
4. Click the plus icon to open the **Configure your Connector Asset** window.
5. Select **Vulcan Cyber** from the Asset type list.
6. Fill in the Asset Settings and Asset Input as shown:

| **Field**       | **Description**                 | **Required/Optional** |
| --------------- | ------------------------------- | --------------------- |
| **url**         | Vulcan Cyber instance URL       | Required              |
| **token**       | API Bearer Token                | Required              |
| **verify\_ssl** | Enable/Disable SSL Verification | Optional              |
| **http\_proxy** | Optional proxy configuration    | Optional              |

Fields with \* marks are required.

7. Click **Create**.

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# Troubleshooting

## Authentication Failed (401 Unauthorized)

Verify that:

- The API token is correct.
- The API token has not expired.
- The API token has not been revoked.
- The URL points to the correct Vulcan Cyber tenant.

## Permission Denied (403 Forbidden)

Verify that:

- The API token has permission to access vulnerability data.
- Your account has access to the required assets and vulnerabilities.
- Your organization has enabled API access.

## Unable to Connect

Verify that:

- The Vulcan Cyber URL is correct.
- The Vulcan Cyber instance is reachable.
- Firewall or proxy settings allow outbound HTTPS traffic.

## SSL Errors

If SSL verification fails:

- Verify that the Vulcan Cyber endpoint uses a trusted SSL certificate.
- Confirm that any corporate proxy is not intercepting SSL traffic.
- Disable **verify\_ssl** only for testing if permitted by your organization's security policy.

### Result

You have successfully authenticated the **Vulcan Cyber** connector in Swimlane.

### Sources

- Vulcan Cyber API Documentation
  [https://help.vulcancyber.com/en/articles/3438656-working-with-vulcan-api](https://help.vulcancyber.com/en/articles/3438656-working-with-vulcan-api)
- Vulcan Cyber API Reference
  [https://apidocs.vulcan.io/](https://apidocs.vulcan.io/)
- Vulcan Cyber Help Center
  [https://help.vulcancyber.com/](https://help.vulcancyber.com/)