Comprehensive Solutions for Network and Security Operations with Fortinet Security Fabric

To learn more about Fortinet Security Fabric's network security capabilities, explore this article.

Defining a cybersecurity platform

An effective cybersecurity platform should possess the following key attributes:

• Unified management platform: Centralized oversight for managing a variety of security tools and functionalities across the network.
• Comprehensive security: Integration of features such as intrusion detection/prevention, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, and threat intelligence.
• Real-time monitoring: Continuous tracking of network traffic and system activity to detect and address threats as they emerge.
• Incident response tools: Automated and efficient tools for managing and mitigating security incidents.

Fortinet addresses these needs through its Fortinet Security Operations (SecOps) platform as part of the security fabric.

The Fortinet SecOps platform

The Fortinet SecOps platform is designed to detect, disrupt, and neutralize threats across the attack surface and the cyber kill chain. Powered by FortiOS, this platform offers centralized investigation and remediation capabilities that can be orchestrated, automated or augmented to optimize security operations while reducing risks, costs, and effort.

Key features of the Fortinet SecOps platform:

• Advanced threat detection: Utilizes AI-driven sensors to monitor activity across devices, users, files, networks, emails, applications, clouds, logs, and even the dark web.
• Enhanced security operations: Shifts from "detect and respond" to "detect and disrupt," enabling faster containment and thorough remediation.
• Improved risk management: Accelerates threat containment, reduces cyber risks, and ensures more efficient investigation and resolution.

Fortinet Network Detection and Response (FortiNDR)

FortiNDR Cloud and FortiNDR are integral to the Fortinet SecOps platform, offering flexible deployment options to strengthen your security team. By combining AI-powered detection and expert analysis, FortiNDR enables early identification of attacker behavior, empowering teams to detect, prioritize, investigate, and respond to threats effectively across IT, OT, and IoT envionments.

FortiNDR on-premise solution: Optimized for air-gapped environments

Mission-critical infrastructure and air-gapped environments require heightened confidentiality and compliance measures. FortiNDR is designed to function securely within isolated settings, delivering comprehensive visibility into IT/OT network traffic. Leveraging AI-driven analysis of network traffic and files, FortiNDR automates investigation processes, enabling real-time detection of advanced threats, including persistent threats that may be hidden within your network.

Fortinet Security Information and Event Management (FortiSIEM)

FortiSIEM serves as a cornerstone for security operations, automating asset inventory management and applying advanced behavioral analytics for swift threat detection and response. FortiSIEM is the industry's only platform with a fully integrated Configuration Management Database (CMDB).

FortiAI integration

FortiAI enhances FortiSIEM by embedding generative AI to guide analysts during incident investigation, response, and threat hunting. FortiAI can interpret security events, provide impact assessments, recommend remediation, and allow natural language queries for report generation and workflow support.

Fortinet Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (FortiSOAR)

FortiSOAR is a scalable, enterprise-grade platform built for reliability and flexibility. It supports high-availability configurations, detailed reporting, and compliance tracking, making it ideal for organizations seeking turnkey SaaS automation, a mission-critical platform or MSSP value-added services.

Key features of FortiSOAR:

• Incident response: Automates alert triage, investigation, collaboration, and response using hundreds of integrations and customizable playbooks.
• Workforce management: Provides tools for tracking task assignments, work queues, and shift scheduling.
• Asset management: Combines risk-based views with vulnerability status and mitigation workflows.
• Compliance: Automates IT/OT compliance management with task tracking and reporting.
• OT security: Tailored functions and integrations for OT-specific monitoring and automation.
• Generative AI assistance: Leverages FortiAI and a Recommendation Engine to streamline analyst workflows and decision-making.
• Threat intelligence: Incorporates intelligence from FortiGuard Labs and public sources for enriched investigations and threat hunting.
• Community and content hub: Provides access to a growing library of connectors, playbooks, and resources.
• Code playbooks: Features a patented visual design interface for rapid playbook creation without requiring coding expertise.
• Flexible deployment options: Available as SaaS, on-premises, in the public cloud, or through trusted MSSP partners.

Conclusion

FortiNDR, FortiSIEM and FortiSOAR are pivotal components of Fortinet's SecOps offering, delivering advanced capabilities to detect, respond to, and remediate threats. These solutions integrate seamlessly with FortiAI, enhancing efficiency and enabling AI-driven automation for resolving incidents, managing vulnerabilities, and streamlining workflows. Fortinet's Security Fabric provides a comprehensive foundation for building a secure and agile cybersecurity infrastructure tailored to modern operational needs.