How do fabric connectors enhance the FortiSOC SOAR playbook feature?

Fabric connectors play a crucial role in enhancing the FortiSOC SOAR playbook feature by enabling playbooks to interact with and perform tasks on connected devices. This integration allows for streamlined operations and automation within security workflows, driving efficiency and response capabilities.

When a playbook is designed to respond to security incidents, it can leverage these fabric connectors to initiate actions on various Fortinet and third-party products within the security fabric. For instance, if an alert is generated by an intrusion detection system, the playbook can use a fabric connector to quarantine an affected endpoint, block malicious IPs, or gather additional context about the threat from other devices.

By facilitating communication and action across the security infrastructure, fabric connectors enable a cohesive and responsive security management strategy, which is essential for effective incident response and overall organization security posture. This connectivity is integral to the automation capabilities of SOAR, allowing security teams to focus on strategic initiatives rather than being bogged down by manual processes.