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Bitsight + Netskope Cloud Exchange Integration

Applies To: Bitsight users with Netskope Cloud Exchange (CE) version 5.1.0 or higher

Overview

The Bitsight v1.0.0 plugin for Netskope Cloud Exchange (CE) enables organizations to integrate Bitsight Security Ratings into the Netskope Risk Exchange module. This bi-directional integration allows users to:

• Automatically import first-party (My Company List) and third-party (Portfolio Risk) companies along with their Bitsight Security Ratings into Netskope CE.
• Manage Bitsight tiers by adding or removing companies directly from the Netskope interface.

This integration streamlines vendor risk management by providing a unified view of security ratings and facilitating efficient tier management without leaving the Netskope environment.

Use Cases and Benefits

Unified Vendor Risk View

• Display Bitsight Security Ratings alongside Netskope findings within the Risk Exchange module.
• Enhance third-party risk analysis by correlating external and internal data.

Continuous Monitoring

• Nightly synchronization ensures that first- and third-party Bitsight ratings are up to date.
• Automated data retrieval reduces manual effort and ensures timely risk assessments.

Workflow Acceleration

• Add or remove companies from Bitsight tiers directly within Netskope CE.
• Eliminate the need to switch between platforms, streamlining risk management workflows.

Integration Capabilities

The Bitsight v1.0.0 – Risk Exchange plugin offers the following features:

• Data Retrieval:

  • Imports first-party companies from Bitsight's My Company List.

  • Imports third-party vendors from Bitsight's Portfolio Risk companies list.

  • Retrieves associated Bitsight Security Ratings and metadata.

• Tier Management:

  • Enables adding companies to Bitsight tiers.

  • Enables removing companies from Bitsight tiers.

• Data Mapping:

  • Maps fields such as Company GUID, Security Rating, Company Name, Rating Type, Primary Domain, Tier GUID, Tier Name, Confidence, and Netskope Normalized Score.

Data Flow

This integration supports bi-directional data exchange:

• Bitsight ➜ Netskope CE:

  • First- and third-party company lists.

  • Bitsight Security Ratings and related metadata.

• Netskope CE ➜ Bitsight:

  • Tier management actions (add/remove companies from tiers).

Prerequisites

To deploy this integration, ensure the following prerequisites are met:

• Active Netskope tenant (production or test environment).

• Netskope Cloud Exchange v5.1.0 or later with:

  • Tenant Plugin installed.

  • Risk Exchange module enabled.

• Valid Bitsight account with API token.

• Outbound network access to:

  • https://google.com

  • https://hub.docker.com

  • https://service.bitsighttech.com

Getting Access

To install the integration:

1. Download the “Bitsight v1.0.0 – Risk Exchange” plugin from the Netskope CE Plugin Gallery or clone it from the GitHub repository.

2. Import the plugin via the Netskope CE UI.

3. Follow the setup instructions provided in the Plugin Guide.

Support

For technical issues or integration questions:

• Contact your Netskope representative for CE plugin support.

• /hc/en-us/articles/115000807367-How-to-Get-Help