Palo Alto Networks URL Filtering

the palo alto networks url filtering connector enables automated querying of url categories, aiding in the enforcement of web security policies palo alto networks url filtering is a robust web security solution that classifies urls to prevent access to malicious websites this connector enables swimlane turbine users to automate the retrieval of url categories, enhancing security workflows by quickly identifying potential threats by integrating with palo alto networks url filtering, users can leverage real time data to enforce security policies and reduce manual categorization efforts this streamlined process aids in the prevention of web based threats, ensuring a secure and compliant network environment prerequisites to effectively utilize the palo alto networks url filtering connector in swimlane turbine, ensure you have the following custom authentication with the necessary parameters url the endpoint for the palo alto networks url filtering api api key a valid api key provided by palo alto networks to authenticate requests asset setup you need the following inputs url api key capabilities the palo alto url filtering integration provides the following capabilities get url category additional information the following table outlines the ids for potential url categories id category description 1 real estate information on property rentals, sales and related tips or information includes sites for real estate agents, firms, rental services, listings (and aggregates), and property improvement 2 dynamic dns sites that provide and/or utilize dynamic dns services to associate domain names to dynamic ip addresses dynamic dns is often used by attackers for command and control communication and other malicious purposes 3 financial services websites pertaining to personal financial information or advice, such as online banking, loans, mortgages, debt management, credit card companies, and insurance companies does not include sites relating to stock markets, brokerages or trading services 4 business and economy marketing, management, economics, and sites relating to entrepreneurship or running a business 5 computer and internet info general information regarding computers and the internet 6 auctions sites that promote the sale of goods between individuals 7 shopping sites that facilitate the purchase of goods and services includes online merchants, websites for department stores, retail stores, catalogs, as well as sites that aggregate and monitor prices 9 travel information regarding travel tips, deals, pricing information, destination information, tourism, and related services includes websites for hotels, local attractions, casinos, airlines, cruise lines, travel agencies, vehicle rentals and sites that provide booking tools such as price monitors 10 abused drugs sites that promote the abuse of both legal and illegal drugs, use and sale of drug related paraphernalia, manufacturing and/or selling of drugs 11 adult sexually explicit material, media (including language), art, and/or products, online groups or forums that are sexually explicit in nature sites that promote adult services such as video/telephone conferencing, escort services, strip clubs, etc 12 home and garden information, products, and services regarding home repair and maintenance, architecture, design, construction, decor, and gardening 13 military information or commentary regarding military branches, recruitment, current or past operations, or any related paraphernalia 14 social networking user communities and sites where users interact with each other, post messages, pictures, or otherwise communicate with groups of people does not include blogs or personal sites 16 stock advice and tools information regarding the stock market, trading of stocks or options, portfolio management, investment strategies, quotes, or related news 17 training and tools sites that provide online education and training and related materials 18 dating websites offering online dating services, advice, and other personal ads 19 sex education information on reproduction, sexual development, safe sex practices, sexually transmitted diseases, birth control, tips for better sex, as well as any related products or related paraphernalia includes websites for related groups, forums or organizations 20 religion information regarding various religions, related activities or events includes websites for religious organizations, officials and places of worship 21 entertainment and arts sites for movies, television, radio, videos, programming guides/tools, comics, performing arts, museums, art galleries, or libraries includes sites for entertainment, celebrity and industry news 22 personal sites and blogs personal websites and blogs by individuals or groups 23 legal information, analysis or advice regarding the law, legal services, legal firms, or other legal related issues 25 streaming media sites that stream audio or video content for free and/or purchase 26 job search sites that provide job listings and employer reviews, interview advice and tips, or related services for both employers and prospective candidates 27 gambling lottery or gambling websites that facilitate the exchange of real and/or virtual money related websites that provide information, tutorials or advice regarding gambling, including betting odds and pools corporate websites for hotels and casinos that do not enable gambling are categorized under travel 28 translation sites that provide translation services, including both user input and url translations these sites can also allow users to circumvent filtering as the target page's content is presented within the context of the translator's url configurations palo alto url filtering asset configuration parameters parameter description type required url a url to the target host string required key api key for url filtering string required verify ssl verify ssl certificate boolean optional http proxy a proxy to route requests through string optional actions get url category retrieves the category of a specified url from palo alto networks url filtering service input argument name type required description url string required url endpoint for the request target string optional parameter for get url category output parameter type description status code number http status code of the response reason string response reason phrase example \[ { "status code" 200, "response headers" {}, "reason" "ok", "json body" {} } ]