Understanding Playbook Triggers:

Playbook triggers are the starting points for automated workflows within FortiAnalyzer or FortiSOAR.

These triggers determine how and when a playbook is executed and can pass relevant information (trigger variables) to subsequent tasks within the playbook.

Types of Playbook Triggers:

EVENT Trigger:

Initiates the playbook when a specific event occurs.

The event details can be used as variables in later tasks to customize the response.

Selected as it allows using event details as trigger variables.

INCIDENT Trigger:

Activates the playbook when an incident is created or updated.

The incident details are available as variables in subsequent tasks.

Selected as it enables the use of incident details as trigger variables.

ON SCHEDULE Trigger:

Executes the playbook at specified times or intervals.

Does not inherently use trigger events to pass variables to later tasks.

Not selected as it does not involve passing trigger event details.

ON DEMAND Trigger:

Runs the playbook manually or as required.

Does not automatically include trigger event details for use in later tasks.

Not selected as it does not use trigger events for variables.

Implementation Steps:

Step 1: Define the conditions for the EVENT or INCIDENT trigger in the playbook configuration.

Step 2: Use the details from the trigger event or incident in subsequent tasks to customize actions and responses.

Step 3: Test the playbook to ensure that the trigger variables are correctly passed and utilized.

Conclusion:

EVENT and INCIDENT triggers are specifically designed to initiate playbooks based on specific occurrences, allowing the use of trigger details in subsequent tasks.

Fortinet Documentation on Playbook Configuration FortiSOAR Playbook Guide

By using the EVENT and INCIDENT triggers, you can leverage trigger events in later tasks as variables, enabling more dynamic and responsive playbook actions.