REST messages for the Vulnerability Response patch orchestration integration with HCL BigFix

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    • The Vulnerability Response patch orchestration integration with HCL BigFix REST messages are used to make calls to the BigFix API.

    BigFix login

    You can also use the REST messages for the BigFix Login so that you can authenticate REST API requests. Changes to the record method of the REST message impact the authentication requests made to BigFix.

    Parameter name Value Description
    sourceType cumulative Indicates the source integration pulls data from. Used by code. Changes are not recommended.
    sortDIR desc Indicates the sort direction for the data pulled from integration. Changes are not recommended.
    sortField severity Indicates the field the data sort is based on. Changes are not recommended.
    type vuln Indicates the type of data to be fetched from integration for the assets integration. Changes are not recommended.

    BigFix integration

    You can use the REST message for the BigFix integration to retrieve information from BigFix. Changes to the record method of the REST message impact the requests made to BigFix to retrieve information. REST messages contain the following REST methods.

    표 1. REST methods
    REST method Description
    GET Fetch Data Retrieves the information from BigFix regarding one of the following based on the query provided:
    • Computer/Computer Groups
    • Fixlets
    • Relevant Fixlets on computers
    • Actions
    Parameter name Value Description
    url Dynamic values based on user Indicates the endpoint of the BigFix Console

    BigFix deploy patch

    You can use the REST message for the BigFix integration to schedule patches from your ServiceNow AI Platform® to BigFix. Changes to the record method of the REST message impact the requests made to BigFix to retrieve information. REST messages contain the following REST methods.

    REST method Description
    POST Deploy Patch Schedules the patch to BigFix console on single/multiple computers.
    Parameter name Value Description
    url Dynamic values based on user Indicates the endpoint of the BigFix Console.
    title Dynamic values based on user Title of the deployment.
    settings_tag XML tag-named settings with values Indicates settings that have different parameters and are sent to BigFix while scheduling the patch.
    computer_tag XML tag-named computers with values Indicates list of computers on which the patch is going to be scheduled.
    site_name Value from patch update Name of the site where the Fixlet is present.
    fixlet_id Value from patch update Id of the Fixlet.