# Symantec EP

## Connection Requirements

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Domain

Your organization's domain name.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### IP or Hostname

IP address or Hostname of the Symantec Endpoint Protection host.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Username

The username which is going to be used by OctoXLabs CSAM PLATFORM Asset to fetch data from Symantec Endpoint Protection.

> 🔵 **"system admin"**\
> The user must be in the role on Symantec Endpoint Protection to read device data.
> {% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Password

The Password of the provided username.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Port

Port number (optional, default: 8446).
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### SSL

Use SSL for connection (optional, default: Unencrypted).
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
⚠️ **Attention**\
Please perform a **connection test** to ensure there is a valid connection to the host.\
When the discovery operation is finalized, you will be able to see the details on the **Assets** page.
{% endhint %}


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