Managing security incidents in a complex landscape is a daunting task for SOC teams. They face a flood of alerts from a variety of tools, often struggling to keep pace with incoming threats. This is where FortiSOAR steps in!

FortiSOAR offers a centralized platform to orchestrate, automate, & manage the array of tasks involved in attack detection & response. Designed for both IT & OT security, FortiSOAR helps organizations stay ahead of threats. It streamlines their operations by providing a unified hub for managing incidents.

Why FortiSOAR Matters

SOC teams are often bogged down by the sheer volume of alerts they receive daily. The challenge isn’t just in detecting threats but in managing the response accurately. With FortiSOAR, teams can standardize their incident management process & respond to threats faster. It allows analysts to focus on the critical threats that need human intervention. Thus, minimizing the risk of an attack escalating into a full-blown breach.

Key Highlights of FortiSOAR

1. Security Incident Response: FortiSOAR automates the triage, investigation, and response process. It centralizes alert management & provides automated actions to enrich and resolve security incidents across IT & OT infrastructures. This means faster resolutions with less manual effort.
2. Case and Workforce Management: Managing tasks & incidents is simplified with a comprehensive case management system. SOC managers can assign tasks, track progress, and manage work queues and shifts. This ensures efficient collaboration and timely responses.
3. Threat Intelligence Management: With automated threat intelligence curation, FortiSOAR leverages intel from FortiGuard Labs and other public sources to enrich investigations. This integration supports threat hunting and better collaboration during incident response.
4. Asset and Vulnerability Management: FortiSOAR centralizes asset security information & vulnerability statuses. The platform provides automated playbooks to manage asset changes and patch vulnerabilities. It ensures a risk-based view of your organization’s IT/OT infrastructure.
5. GenAI-powered Security Assistant: It uses AI to automate tasks and make it easier for teams to investigate and respond to threats. FortiAI automates tasks and provides recommendations to help security teams make better decisions.
6. AI Recommendation Engine: It uses machine learning (ML) to suggest actions, group alerts, and improve playbooks. It enables faster decision-making and automation of repetitive tasks, further optimizing security operations.
7. No/Low Code Playbook Creation: It makes playbook development accessible even to non-technical users. FortiSOAR’s drag-and-drop interface makes it easy to build & customize workflows.

Key Features for Streamlined Security Operations

Centralized, Automated Security Operations. Fortinet Security Operations is a central hub for managing your security. This helps you streamline your security operations and respond to threats more effectively.

Advanced Case Management. FortiSOAR provides a centralized platform for managing alerts and responding to threats. It links directly to ticketing & communication systems. SOC analysts can access all this on-the-go.

Threat Intelligence Integration. FortiSOAR provides access to up-to-date threat intelligence from various sources. It empowers SOC analysts with the context needed to understand threats and act fast. FortiSOAR also supports sharing Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) via STIX, TAXII, and CSV.

Asset & Vulnerability Visibility. FortiSOAR streamlines asset management and vulnerability management. You can get a complete picture of your IT/OT assets and their risks in one platform.

Workforce & Service Level Agreements (SLA) Management. FortiSOAR helps you manage your team’s workload and track their performance. SOC managers can manage work queues, shift schedules, and monitor team efficiency.

Compliance Automation. FortiSOAR helps you comply with regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, and NERC CIP. It provides a comprehensive solution for compliance management in IT/OT environments.

OT Security Operations. FortiSOAR extends its capabilities to support OT security. It automates asset & vulnerability management for industrial control systems (ICS). It integrates with the MITRE ATT&CK framework for OT-specific threat investigation. It also provides specialized playbooks tailored to OT environments.

AI-Driven Security Assistance. FortiAI is a key component of FortiSOAR. It provides real-time recommendations & automation through AI/ML. It simplifies threat investigation, playbook creation, and task management. The system continuously learns and improves its recommendations based on the data it processes. Thus, ensuring that security teams stay ahead of evolving threats.

Wrap Up

FortiSOAR is the ideal solution for organizations seeking to enhance their security posture. It is a comprehensive, unified platform that transforms how organizations manage security operations. It streamlines security operations & automates workflows. It empowers SOC teams to handle threats with greater speed and efficiency. It is a comprehensive solution for managing security operations, from IT & OT security to compliance & asset management.

FortiSOAR helps you improve your security posture & protect your organization from cyber threats.

Secure Network Solutions (SNS) is a reliable security partner for 24 years in India. We have our SOC analysts & experts in-house 24×7 to monitor your IT & OT infrastructure.

To learn more about how FortiSOAR can benefit your organization, contact us today. Please drop us an email to [email protected]

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Working IT professional and a Cyber Security enthusiast. Passionate to write about Cyber Security topics and Solutions. I share my insights as I study articles and trending topics in the field of Cyber Security.