Slack

The integration described in this guide uses webhooks to allow EPM to automatically send JIT Application notifications using Slack.

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Requirements

• Access to a BeyondTrust site with an EPM app
• An account with privileges to create webhook integrations
• Access to Slack with administrative rights to create a slack bot

For more information, see Slack Documentation.

Create a Slack App

1. Create a Slack workflow to post messages to channel.
2. Once your workflow is created, copy the URL.

Create a webhook integration for Slack

1. Go to EPM > Configuration.
   The Settings page displays the available system settings.
2. Click Webhook Settings.
   The Webhook Settings page displays.
3. Click Create Webhook.
   The Create Webhook page displays.
4. To create the webhook, use the following:
   • Webhook Name: Enter a name
   • Webhook URL: Enter Slack workflow URL. (ie https://hooks.slack.com/triggers/……)
   • Event: JIT Application Access Ticket Created
   • Content Type: application/json
   • Authentication Type: NONE
   • Template: Use the following test webhook JSON template to test the connection and send a webhook to Slack. After a successful test with the static test data, the template can be configured. Create or change the fields and add variables as per your requirements.

{
  "text": "A request to execute %%FilePathObjectId%% by %%User%% has been received. You can view the application at https://example.pm.beyondtrustcloud.com/jit-access-management/jit-access/details/%%RequestId%%"
}

The from email address must be in the list of verified sender in Slack.

For more information on card formatting, see Slack Documentation.