From 771fb5aca56190ee65ca5b853513b831f20b3bca Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: medusa Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:58:29 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add work/fortinet_soar.md --- work/fortinet_soar.md | 46 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 46 insertions(+) create mode 100644 work/fortinet_soar.md diff --git a/work/fortinet_soar.md b/work/fortinet_soar.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..324f719 --- /dev/null +++ b/work/fortinet_soar.md @@ -0,0 +1,46 @@ +# High-Level Design (HLD) for Network Management Integration + +## 1. System Components +- **FortiGate (FGW)**: Network security appliances used for monitoring and securing network traffic. +- **FortiManager (FMG)**: Centralized management tool for FGW, handling configuration and policy management. +- **SOAR Platform**: Tool for orchestrating and automating security responses based on data from FMG and FGW. + +## 2. Core Infrastructure and Integration +- Set up FMG for centralized management of FGW devices across multiple tenants. +- Establish initial integration between SOAR and FMG for efficient data exchange. + +## 3. Data Collection and Preliminary Analysis +- Configure FGW devices to monitor network traffic and report security events to FMG. +- Implement data processing and analysis in FMG to filter and aggregate relevant information. +- Ensure FMG feeds processed data to SOAR for further action. + +## 4. Development of Automation Playbooks in SOAR +- Create initial SOAR playbooks for routine automation tasks based on FMG data. +- Develop standard configuration templates within SOAR for consistent network configurations. + +## 5. Advanced Orchestration and Dynamic Configuration +- Enhance SOAR playbooks for more complex scenarios and dynamic responses. +- Integrate configuration templates and playbooks for dynamic application based on real-time data. + +## 6. Scalable and Customizable Configuration Management +- Design configuration templates in SOAR to be modular and scalable for different tenant needs. +- Implement customization options within templates for tenant-specific requirements. + +## 7. Continuous Monitoring and Reporting +- Set up a comprehensive monitoring system for network health and security. +- Establish feedback mechanisms and regular reporting within SOAR for performance insights. + +## 8. Compliance Enforcement and Governance +- Integrate automated compliance checks within SOAR playbooks and configuration management. +- Implement governance policies to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations. + +## 9. Training and Documentation +- Conduct extensive training for system operators on managing the integrated system. +- Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation for all processes and configurations. + +## 10. System Testing and Iterative Refinement +- Perform thorough testing in a controlled environment to validate system functionalities. +- Use feedback from testing and early deployment to make iterative improvements to the system. + +## Conclusion +This HLD provides a structured approach for integrating FMG, FGW, and SOAR in a multi-tenant environment, focusing on scalability, automation, and standardization, while ensuring flexibility and adaptability to meet specific tenant requirements.