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Integrate Cisco Webex with ObserveOps Flow Explorer using Webhook

This document provides a step-by-step guide to integrate Cisco Webex with Motadata ObserveOps Flow Explorer using webhook functionality. The integration is carried out in two main parts: creating a webhook in Cisco Webex and configuring Cisco Webex in Flow Explorer.

Create a Webhook in Cisco Webex​

  1. Log in to Webex and set up a team chat with the people you want to connect.
  2. Click on the Settings icon in the top left corner of the window and select the Add Integration & Bots option.
  3. Search for Incoming Webhooks and click on the Webhook icon.
  4. Click the Connect button and create an incoming webhook for the team space where you need the alerts to be received.

Configuring Cisco Webex in Flow Explorer​

  1. Navigate to Settings -> MOTADATA_NETFLOW -> Notification Template -> Add Profile -> Invoke a webhook.
  2. Enter the following details:
    • Hook URL: <Enter the URL copied from Webhook that was created from Webex>
    • Method: POST
    • Data type: raw
    • Payload Type: JSON
    • Body Content: {"text":""}
    • Request Headers:
      • Content-Type: application/json (it will be auto filled)

After completing the configuration, navigate to Menu > Flow Explorer and select Explorer to view the active flow data.