# 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.