NGFW SMC API

Introduction
Forcepoint NGFW Security Management Center (SMC) is part of the Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall (Forcepoint NGFW) solution. You can access the SMC in two ways: through the Management Client or through the SMC application programming interface (API).
Configure SMC API
The Application Programming Interface (API) of SMC allows external applications to connect with the SMC.
Using WebSockets with the SMC API
You can use WebSockets with the SMC API to monitor status information and browse log data.
Working with RESTful principles
The SMC API is a RESTful API that includes these features.
Entry point structure
Each entry point contains an operation verb and other information to direct the user to a URI.
Data element formats
You can retrieve elements from the API in both JSON and XML formats.
Working with resource elements
You can manage resource elements with several operations.
Specific searches
The API makes it possible to execute specific searches, such as unused elements or duplicate IP addresses.
Examples
As you begin working with the SMC API, see these examples as a reference.