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Block/prompt based on risk rating
For Generative AI services, we would like to present the "Prompt" action for services that have a risk rating of 3 and less as per the Cato App catalog, and "Block" those with risks 4+. To our slight surprise there does not appear to be a "Prompt" option in the App & Data Inline Protection module. Is there a way to work around this that does not include having to manually populate the list of "risky" service?Cato Connect Idea Hub FAQ
What should I include when posting an Idea? When sharing your Idea, be sure to include: Your use case The problem you’re trying to solve The benefit you hope to gain Any workarounds you’ve tried For example: "I’d love it if the logo could be pink. Our team is often confused because our company branding is pink, and we try to customize the rest of our software to match. I’d like the logo in the Cato Management Application to be pink. I’ve tried other customization options and even retrained our end users, but I still get questions." (Yes, I know this is a silly example, I just like pink.) What do the Idea statuses mean? Idea statuses in the Idea Hub reflect where an idea is in its journey. Here’s what you might see: Crowdsourcing Feedback– This idea is open for discussion! Vote and add your thoughts. The more nuanced the conversation, the more valuable it is to the team. Community Favorite – This idea is generating buzz. Look at all those votes and comments! Exploring Potential – Lots of discussion, but not as many votes. What do we think? Should this gain more traction? We’re Working On It – This idea has made it onto the roadmap. Delivered – The idea has been implemented—woohoo! Not Right Now – This idea doesn’t align with our current vision. Duplicate – This idea has already been brought up. *Note that your ideas may hang out with the same status for a long time, that’s ok! We keep an eye on all ideas, and we want to give them all a chance. How can I weigh in on other people’s Ideas? This space thrives on collaboration! You can: Vote – Click the vote button to show support. Comment – Add your use case, questions, insights, or workarounds. The richer the discussion, the better! Share – If you see a discussion that connects to an Idea, drop the link and invite others to join in. Will my Idea be implemented if it has a lot of votes? While we love seeing highly voted Ideas, implementation depends on many factors: vision, engineering effort, priorities, and, of course, community input. A lot of votes help an Idea get noticed, but they don’t guarantee delivery. That said, we are always discussing and assessing Ideas, so keep them coming! What happens if my Idea is closed? Even if an Idea is closed, it’s still part of the conversation. It may not be the right time for Cato to act on it, but it could spark future discussions, inspire new ideas, or even be revisited later. Don’t let a closed Idea stop you from sharing more! How is the Cato Networks team involved in the Idea process? Our team is actively monitoring and engaging with Ideas. Employees from various teams across Cato participate in the community, and we see everything that gets posted. The Community team collaborates closely with Product to maintain this space and facilitate internal discussions. You may even see a Cato employee jump into a thread to ask questions or share thoughts! How do I increase the visibility of my Idea? Want more votes? Here’s how to get more eyes on your Idea: Find related discussions in the community and drop a link to your Idea. Engage in the comments, every new comment boosts visibility! Encourage teammates who use the Cato software to log in and vote. Share with peers in your network who are Cato clients. I need more help/My Idea is urgent. If you need further assistance, please reach out to your Customer Success Manager. For general inquiries, you can also contact the Community team at community@catonetworks.com Find our official Cato Networks Roadmap here.Terraform Modules with Cato: Simplifying and Scaling Network Deployments
In this video, we introduce Terraform Modules with Cato and show how they simplify, standardize, and scale Cato deployments. You’ll learn how Terraform modules help you: Combine multiple Cato resources into reusable building blocks Standardize corporate firewall rules and remote user configurations Reduce Terraform code by packaging common Cato use cases into modules This session is ideal for engineers looking to manage Cato environments more efficiently using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), whether you’re just getting started with Terraform or looking to scale existing deployments. References: Cato Terraform Registry
Permission errors when testing Cato API with Python
HI all, I am currently working on a project to automate workflows in Cato with Python. I've already set and reviewed my API permissions and they should already inherit my account which is able to edit and view most of the resources. However, I still get this error: HTTP 200 { "errors": [ { "message": "permission denied", "path": [ "licensing", "licensingInfo" ], "extensions": { "code": "Code104" } } ], "data": { "licensing": { "licensingInfo": null } } } I've been scouting the documentation on specific troubleshooting steps but I couldn't seem to find the answers i'm looking for. Any chance some folks could give me a quick guide on how to ensure I get the right permissions for my API keys? This is the sample script i'm testing btw, it is to pull available licensing information for monitoring. API_KEY = os.getenv("CATO_API_KEY") API_URL = "https://api.catonetworks.com/api/v1/graphql2" QUERY = """ { licensing(accountId: <ID_HERE>) { licensingInfo { globalLicenseAllocations { ztnaUsers { total allocated available } } } } } """ async def main(): headers = { "x-api-key": API_KEY, "Content-Type": "application/json" } async with aiohttp.ClientSession(headers=headers) as session: async with session.post(API_URL, json={"query": QUERY}) as resp: print("HTTP", resp.status) print(json.dumps(await resp.json(), indent=4)) asyncio.run(main())
Cato SDK 101: Introduction & Building Your First Queries
Welcome to your first look at the Cato SDK 🚀 In this video, we introduce the SDK, walk through setup, and guide you through building your first real queries. Perfect for developers, SEs, analysts, or anyone starting with the platform. What you’ll learn: What the Cato SDK is and how it works How to install and authenticate the SDK The structure of clients, queries, and models How to build and run your first queries ⚡ Common mistakes to avoid Where to find docs and next steps 📚
Mastering Cato Go SDK Queries: A Practical Guide for Developers
Learn how to leverage the Cato Go SDK to query data programmatically and build powerful automations around the Cato SASE platform. This session walks through: Initializing the SDK Authenticating securely Performing real-world queries, and Interpreting responses. Whether you're building internal tools, integrations, or custom workflows, this video gives you the foundation you need to work confidently with the Go SDK.
Dynamic Resources with Cato & Terraform: Automate and Scale Your Infrastructure
Take your Cato Networks automation to the next level with Terraform! In this video, we dive deep into how to dynamically manage and update your Cato resources using Terraform: enabling faster, scalable, and automated infrastructure management. What you’ll learn: How to update Cato resources dynamically; Sites, Hosts, Domains, and Groups Using bulk provisioning to quickly build and modify multiple Cato objects How Terraform and Cato work together to create a responsive, adaptive security environment Practical examples of Terraform configuration, authentication, and resource updates By the end, you’ll know how to integrate Terraform into your Cato environment to automate routine changes and respond dynamically to your organization’s evolving needs. Perfect for: Network engineers, DevOps professionals, and IT admins seeking to simplify large-scale configuration management with Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Resources Mentioned: Cato Terraform Provider Docs Terraform Docs
Intro to Terraform & Cato: Setup, Authentication, and Your First Terraform Apply
Ready to automate your Cato Networks setup with Terraform? In this video, we’ll walk you through everything you need to start using Terraform with Cato, from initial setup to your very first infrastructure deployment. What you’ll learn: How to install and configure Terraform Setting up authentication between Terraform and Cato Networks Understanding the Cato Terraform Provider Running your first Terraform apply to deploy real configurations By the end of this session, you’ll have a working Terraform environment integrated with Cato — ready to manage network resources as code! Perfect for: Network engineers, DevOps professionals, and Cato administrators looking to bring Infrastructure as Code (IaC) into their workflow. Resources Mentioned: Terraform Docs Cato Terraform Provider Docs
Cato Connect Event: AMA with Professional Services - February/March 2026
Did you join our last AMA with Professional Services and want more? Did you miss the last one and have been waiting for us to drop more dates? Well your request is our command, and we are back with another event for our customers and partners. During these live AMAs with members of our talented Professional Services team we’ll cover topics like: Implementing Cato and getting as much out of your purchase as possible Best practices we’ve seen across real-world environments AI Security (New, exciting topic!) Your questions... seriously, bring them Choose from the two available sessions, whatever works best for you. February 24th, 2026 at 11am EST or March 12th, 2026 at 3pm JST Here’s how to get the most out of it: Register for the February 24th or March 12th meetings and get the calendar invite and join us live Post your questions below in the comments — we’ll answer pre-submitted ones first, before tackling live chat during the session + See a question you like? Give it a “like” to help it rise to the top Note: We won’t be able to look at specific CMA instances — demos will be done using internal environments. That’s it — register, post your questions, and we’ll see you there! Presenters: Steven Wong Professional Services Engineer Mihai Radoveanu Principal Consultant Professional Services, Italy Rob Pfrogner Principal Consultant Professional Services, US Special guest: Robin Johns Worldwide, AI Security SME If you run into any issues, @mention me or email us at community@catonetworks.com
