Pass NSE7_SOC_AR-7.6 Exam Guide

Understanding FortiAnalyzer Fabric Deployment:

FortiAnalyzer Fabric deployment involves a hierarchical structure where the Fabric root (supervisor) coordinates with multiple Fabric members (collectors and analyzers).

This setup ensures centralized log collection, analysis, and incident response across geographically distributed locations.

Analyzing the Exhibit:

FAZ1-Supervisoris located at AMER HQ and acts as the Fabric root.

FAZ2-Analyzeris a Fabric member located in EMEA.

FAZ3-CollectorandFAZ4-Collectorare Fabric members located in EMEA and APAC, respectively.

Evaluating the Options:

Option A:The statement indicates that the AMER HQ SOC team cannot run automation playbooks from the Fabric supervisor. This is true because automation playbooks and certain orchestration tasks typically require local execution capabilities which may not be fully supported on the supervisor node.

Option B:High availability (HA) configuration for the supervisor node is a best practice for redundancy but is not directly inferred from the given architecture.

Option C:The EMEA SOC team having access to historical logs only is not correct since FAZ2-Analyzer provides full analysis capabilities.

Option D:The APAC SOC team has access to FortiView and other reporting functions through FAZ4-Collector, but this is not explicitly detailed in the provided architecture.

Conclusion:

The most accurate observation about this FortiAnalyzer Fabric deployment architecture is that the AMER HQ SOC team cannot run automation playbooks from the Fabric supervisor.

Requirement Analysis:

The objective is to inventory all software and applications running on all Windows devices within the organization.

This inventory must be comprehensive and accurate to pass the security audit.

Key Components:

FortiClient EMS (Endpoint Management Server):

FortiClient EMS provides centralized management of endpoint security, including software and application inventory on Windows devices.

It allows administrators to monitor, manage, and report on all endpoints protected by FortiClient.

Connector Options:

FortiClient EMS:

Best suited for managing and reporting on endpoint software and applications.

Provides detailed inventory reports for all managed endpoints.

Selected as it directly addresses the requirement of taking inventory of software and applications on Windows devices.

ServiceNow:

Primarily a service management platform.

While it can be used for asset management, it is not specifically tailored for endpoint software inventory.

Not selected as it does not provide direct endpoint inventory management.

FortiCASB:

Focuses on cloud access security and monitoring SaaS applications.

Not applicable for managing or inventorying endpoint software.

Not selected as it is not related to endpoint software inventory.

Local Host:

Refers to handling events and logs within FortiAnalyzer itself.

Not specific enough for detailed endpoint software inventory.

Not selected as it does not provide the required endpoint inventory capabilities.

Implementation Steps:

Step 1: Ensure all Windows devices are managed by FortiClient and connected to FortiClient EMS.

Step 2: Use FortiClient EMS to collect and report on the software and applications installed on these devices.

Step 3: Generate inventory reports from FortiClient EMS to meet the audit requirements.

Fortinet Documentation on FortiClient EMS FortiClient EMS Administration Guide

By using the FortiClient EMS connector, you can effectively inventory all software and applications on Windows devices, ensuring compliance with the security audit requirements.

Understanding the Event Handler Configuration:

The event handler is set up to detect specific security incidents, such as spearphishing, based on logs forwarded from other Fortinet products like FortiSandbox.

An event handler includes rules that define the conditions under which an event should be triggered.

Analyzing the Current Configuration:

The current event handler is named "Spearphishing handler" with a rule titled "Spearphishing Rule 1".

The log viewer shows that logs are being forwarded by FortiSandbox but no events are generated by FortiAnalyzer.

Key Components of Event Handling:

Log Type: Determines which type of logs will trigger the event handler.

Data Selector: Specifies the criteria that logs must meet to trigger an event.

Automation Stitch: Optional actions that can be triggered when an event occurs.

Notifications: Defines how alerts are communicated when an event is detected.

Issue Identification:

Since FortiSandbox logs are correctly forwarded but no event is generated, the issue likely lies in the data selector configuration or log type matching.

The data selector must be configured to include logs forwarded by FortiSandbox.

Solution:

B. Configure a FortiSandbox data selector and add it to the event handler:

By configuring a data selector specifically for FortiSandbox logs and adding it to the event handler, FortiAnalyzer can accurately identify and trigger events based on the forwarded logs.

Steps to Implement the Solution:

Step 1: Go to the Event Handler settings in FortiAnalyzer.

Step 2: Add a new data selector that includes criteria matching the logs forwarded by FortiSandbox (e.g., log subtype, malware detection details).

Step 3: Link this data selector to the existing spearphishing event handler.

Step 4: Save the configuration and test to ensure events are now being generated.

Conclusion:

The correct configuration of a FortiSandbox data selector within the event handler ensures that FortiAnalyzer can generate events based on relevant logs.

Fortinet Documentation on Event Handlers and Data Selectors FortiAnalyzer Event Handlers

Fortinet Knowledge Base for Configuring Data Selectors FortiAnalyzer Data Selectors

By configuring a FortiSandbox data selector and adding it to the event handler, FortiAnalyzer will be able to accurately generate events based on the appropriate logs.

Understanding the FortiAnalyzer Fabric:

The FortiAnalyzer Fabric provides centralized log collection, analysis, and reporting for connected FortiGate devices.

Devices in a FortiAnalyzer Fabric can be organized into different Administrative Domains (ADOMs) to separate logs and management.

Analyzing the Exhibit:

FAZ-SiteAandFAZ-SiteBare FortiAnalyzer devices in the fabric.

FortiGate-B1andFortiGate-B2are shown under theSite-B-Fabric, indicating they are part of the same Security Fabric.

FAZ-SiteAhas multiple entries under it:SiteAandMSSP-Local, suggesting multiple ADOMs are enabled.

Evaluating the Options:

Option A:FortiGate-B1 and FortiGate-B2 are underSite-B-Fabric, indicating they are indeed part of the same Security Fabric.

Option B:The presence of FAZ-SiteA and FAZ-SiteB as FortiAnalyzers does not preclude the existence of collectors. However, there is no explicit mention of a separate collector role in the exhibit.

Option C:Not all FortiGate devices are directly registered to the supervisor. The exhibit shows hierarchical organization under different sites and ADOMs.

Option D:The multiple entries underFAZ-SiteA(SiteA and MSSP-Local) indicate that FAZ-SiteA has two ADOMs enabled.

Conclusion:

FortiGate-B1 and FortiGate-B2 are in a Security Fabric.

FAZ-SiteA has two ADOMs enabled.