Security teams today face an avalanche of alerts and data across their environments. Moreover, manual triage slows response times and overwhelms analysts in busy SOC environments. As a cybersecurity professional, how can you streamline incident handling while improving security posture?
Designing efficient workflows in your SOC can be quite overwhelming. The good news is that’s where the FortiSOAR Design and Development course comes in. It’s built for cybersecurity professionals like you, who need smarter, faster automation. In just three days, you’ll learn to create powerful playbooks, interactive dashboards, and integrate FortiSOAR with FortiGate, FortiSIEM, and FortiMail.
And when you train with Datacipher Education Services, a trusted Fortinet Authorized Training Partner, you get expert-led sessions, hands-on labs, and real-world insights.
In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know, including objectives, modules, who should attend, and how to enroll. Let’s dive in and see how this course can help you take control of your SOC workflows.
Why Take the FortiSOAR Design and Development Course?
If you’re constantly firefighting in your SOC: managing alerts, writing scripts, juggling tools, you’re not alone. This course is designed to give back control. It’s not just about learning FortiSOAR, it’s about becoming the architect of smarter, faster security operations.
Here’s how this course directly benefits your career and day-to-day role:
#1. Gain confidence in automation design: You will learn to build reliable playbooks that streamline incident response and reduce analyst fatigue.
#2. Stand out in your role: Take ownership of your SOC’s automation strategy and become the go-to expert on orchestration and integration.
#3. Future-proof your skill set: Master tools like Jinja2 and Python; skills that open doors in modern security engineering roles.
#4. Make an immediate impact: Use what you learn right away. Improve workflows, save hours of manual work, and show real value to your team.
FortiSOAR Design and Development Course Overview
The FortiSOAR Design and Development course offers a structured, hands-on path to mastering security orchestration and automation using FortiSOAR 7.3. This course provides the practical skills and tools to transform how you manage SOC operations.
| Feature | Details |
| Course Duration | 17 hours total (10 hours lecture + 7 hours lab); delivered over 3 days |
| Delivery Format | Instructor-led (onsite or online), or self-paced with optional lab access |
| Course Level | Intermediate |
| Target Audience | Cybersecurity professionals responsible for planning, designing, and customizing FortiSOAR deployments, integrating FortiSOAR with FortiGate, FortiSIEM, and FortiMail, and FortiSOAR playbook design and development. |
| Prerequisites | NSE 4 FortiGate Security and NSE 6 FortiSOAR Admin; Python and Jinja2 recommended |
| Course Fees | USD $5000 |
Target Audience
This course is designed for cybersecurity professionals who are responsible for:
- Planning and designing FortiSOAR deployments
- Customizing and developing FortiSOAR playbooks
- Integrating FortiSOAR with FortiGate, FortiSIEM, and FortiMail
- Managing alert and incident workflows within a SOC
Whether you’re working in enterprise SOCs or consulting roles, this course equips you with job-ready automation skills.
Prerequisites
To get the most out of this course, participants should have the following:
- Completion of NSE 4 FortiGate Security and NSE 6 FortiSOAR Administrator courses, or equivalent experience
- A working knowledge of Python programming and Jinja2 templating
- Familiarity with SIEM tools and email security technologies is also beneficial.
These prerequisites ensure you can fully engage with the course’s advanced topics and labs.
What Does the FortiSOAR Design and Development Course Cover?
The FortiSOAR Design and Development 7.3 course is built to give you full control over Fortinet’s security orchestration platform. Each module is aligned with practical, hands-on exercises that reflect the challenges of working in high-volume security environments.
The key modules covered in this course are:
#1. Introduction to FortiSOAR
#2. Dashboard Templates and Widgets
#3. Module Templates and Widgets
#4. Application Editor
#5. Dynamic Variables and Values
#6. Jinja Filters, Functions, and Conditions
#7. Introduction to Playbooks
#8. Playbook Core Steps
#9. Playbook Evaluate Steps
#10. Playbook Connectors, Data Ingestion, and Execution Steps
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
#1. Plan and deploy FortiSOAR in a SOC environment
#2. Create custom dashboards, widgets, and modules for enhanced visibility
#3. Build advanced playbooks using core, utility, and evaluate steps
#4. Automate data ingestion, alert handling, and incident response workflows
#5. Use Jinja2 for dynamic content filtering, formatting, and playbook logic
#6. Integrate FortiSOAR with FortiGate, FortiSIEM, and FortiMail seamlessly
#7. Develop secure, scalable automations that align with operational goals
This course ensures you not only learn how FortiSOAR works, but also why its orchestration capabilities are essential to a modern SOC.
Enrolling in the FortiSOAR Design and Development Course
The FortiSOAR Design and Development course offers flexible learning paths tailored to your schedule and learning preferences. Whether you prefer guided instruction or self-paced learning, enrolling is simple and streamlined.
How to register for the course?
#1. Visit the Fortinet Training Institute
Go to the Fortinet Training Portal and search for “FortiSOAR Design and Development” in the course library.
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#2. Choose your preferred format
- Instructor-led training: Delivered by certified Fortinet instructors either onsite or via live online virtual classrooms.
- Self-paced training: Includes free video content and the option to purchase lab access separately for hands-on practice.
#3. Register and confirm your seat
It is important to use the appropriate SKU when enrolling. Instructor-led and self-paced versions may require different SKUs. Kindly check with your reseller or ATP. It is also vital to ensure you meet the prerequisites for the FortiGate Security and FortiSOAR Administrator course, including knowledge of the relevant topics.
#4. Access course materials and labs
Once enrolled, you’ll receive official Fortinet courseware, lab guides, and access to interactive lab environments.
Datacipher Education Services is a Fortinet Authorized Training Partner trusted by security professionals across the industry. Our instructors bring hands-on experience and real-world insights into every class, ensuring practical, job-ready learning.
To register, select “Datacipher” from the Authorized Training Partner list during registration or visit our course page directly.
Become a FortiSOAR Automation Expert with Datacipher Education Services
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Navigating complex SOC environments requires more than just tools; it demands hands-on expertise and strategic thinking. That’s why cybersecurity teams across industries choose Datacipher, not only to learn FortiSOAR, but to implement it with confidence.
As a Fortinet Global Authorized Training Partner, Datacipher offers focused, practical training that bridges the gap between theory and real-world execution. Our courses are trusted by enterprise teams at organizations like Axis Bank, Nokia, and Sony, where automation and orchestration are mission-critical.
What makes our training different?
- Instruction from Fortinet-certified professionals with extensive field experience
- Labs modeled on real FortiSOAR deployments and SOC workflows
- Ongoing support to help you succeed during and after training
- Flexible scheduling options to accommodate your team’s availability
- Training designed for direct impact on your operational effectiveness
As one learner put it:
“The sessions were immersive and hands-on. I now feel confident designing automation that actually works in our SOC.”
— Rajeev Menon, NTT
Step into a new level of SOAR capability with us at Datacipher, your trusted partner in security automation education.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the primary function of a SOAR platform in a modern SOC environment?
A SOAR platform automates and orchestrates security operations workflows to streamline incident detection, investigation, and response. It helps reduce manual workload, improve response speed, and ensure consistency across security processes in a SOC.
2. How does FortiSOAR differ from traditional SIEM tools in incident management?
While SIEM tools focus on collecting and correlating security data, FortiSOAR adds a layer of automation and workflow control. FortiSOAR enables automated response actions, playbook execution, case management, and team collaboration, making it more dynamic and action-oriented than a traditional SIEM.
3. What best practices should be followed when designing playbooks in FortiSOAR?
Effective playbook design in FortiSOAR requires modular structure, clear logic, and built-in error handling. It is also advisable to reuse components, define consistent variable naming, test each step individually, and ensure playbooks align with operational procedures and compliance needs.
4. How does FortiSOAR support compliance and reporting in regulated industries?
FortiSOAR helps organizations meet compliance requirements by automating audit trails, generating standardized reports, and maintaining logs of incident response actions. Its dashboards and customizable templates make it easy to document and demonstrate adherence to security policies and regulatory frameworks.
