FortiSOAR

FortiSOAR addresses the complex challenge of managing and responding to security incidents in large, heterogeneous environments by providing a robust security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) platform. The technical architecture of FortiSOAR is built around a modular design, allowing integration with over 500 security platforms and tools. This is achieved through pre-built connectors and APIs, enabling automated incident triaging, investigation, and remediation.

The platform leverages guided wizards to facilitate the creation of custom solution packs, integrations, and widgets, either from scratch or by building upon existing solutions. This flexibility is crucial for adapting to diverse security ecosystems. FortiSOAR also supports various virtualization environments, including AWS Cloud, VMware ESXi, and Redhat KVM, although the KVM OVA is not certified in the 7.6.0 release. For other environments, it can be installed on Rocky Linux or RHEL 9.3 via CLI.

Operationally, FortiSOAR enhances SOC team efficiency by automating actions through playbooks, visualizing workload, and calculating key metrics such as Mean Time To Resolve (MTTR). The platform also generates comprehensive reports on incident remediation and SOC team health. However, the GUI performance can be affected by screen resolution, with a recommended minimum of 1920 x 1080 for optimal display.

In terms of specific technical details, FortiSOAR 7.6.0 is compatible with various web browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari, ensuring broad accessibility. The platform's ability to handle a high volume of integrations and automate complex workflows is a significant technical advantage, though it may require careful configuration and resource management to avoid performance degradation.