Integrate OpenCTI with 500+ apps and services

To use OpenCTI integration in n8n, start by adding the HTTP Request node to your workflow canvas and authenticate it using a predefined credential type. This allows you to perform custom operations, without additional authentication setup. Once connected, you can make custom API calls to OpenCTI to query the data you need using the URLs you provide, for example: you can retrieve observable data by using a GET request to the OpenCTI API endpoint for observables, parsing the response into your desired format. To create or update entities like threats or incidents, use POST or PATCH requests with the appropriate JSON payload that matches the OpenCTI schema. This approach allows for seamless integration of OpenCTI's data into your workflows, whether for increasing visibility on security threats or automating incident response.

Yes, you need an API key with the necessary permissions to integrate OpenCTI with n8n. You will typically need to use the OpenCTI API docs to construct your request via the HTTP Request node. Ensure the API key has the appropriate access rights for the data and actions you want to automate within your workflows.

Definitely! n8n enables you to create workflows that combine OpenCTI with other apps and services. For instance, you can integrate OpenCTI with CRMs, project management tools, or even databases to streamline your data management processes. This flexibility allows you to automate tasks and enhance your overall operational efficiency. Just set up the appropriate nodes in n8n to connect your desired applications with OpenCTI.

Common use cases for OpenCTI automation include streamlining threat intelligence workflows, automating the ingestion of threat data from various sources, and facilitating incident response by connecting security tools and enhancing data sharing across platforms. Additionally, users can create customized alerts and notifications based on threat intelligence updates, ensuring a proactive security posture. These integrations help teams save time and improve the overall efficiency of their security operations. With n8n, you can customize these workflows to fit your specific needs and extend them by adding other 400+ integrations or incorporating advanced AI logic.

n8n’s pricing model is designed to be both affordable and scalable, which is particularly beneficial when integrating with OpenCTI. Unlike other platforms that charge per operation or task, n8n charges only for full workflow executions. This means you can create complex workflows with OpenCTI, involving thousands of tasks or steps, without worrying about escalating costs. For example, if your OpenCTI workflows perform around 100k tasks, you could be paying $500+/month on other platforms, but with n8n's pro plan, you start at around $50. This approach allows you to scale your OpenCTI integrations efficiently while maintaining predictable costs.