What is required for a TCP connection to work in Splunk Cloud?

A TCP connection in Splunk Cloud requires an authorized role, secure token, credentials, or certificate validation. This is fundamentally important as it ensures that any system trying to establish a connection does so securely and that the data being transmitted is protected. Authentication and authorization are critical components in maintaining security when integrating systems.

In the context of Splunk Cloud, having an authorized role means that the user or application attempting to initiate a connection has been granted the necessary permissions to access the service. The secure token adds an additional layer of security by ensuring that only authenticated and authorized users can communicate with Splunk. Credentials may include usernames and passwords that further ensure that only legitimate users can connect, while certificate validation ensures secure communication through encryption.

Establishing a TCP connection without these security measures could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which is why these elements are indispensable in a cloud-based environment like Splunk Cloud.