Implementing Report Writing Scripts in FortiPath

[cywf]

Hello FortiPath community!

As we continue to enhance our platform, one area we're focusing on is automating the report writing process. The goal is to streamline the creation of various security reports, ensuring they're accurate, professional, and efficient.

The Challenge:

1. Automate Data Collection: Depending on the report type, we need to gather data either from user input or integrated systems.
2. Data Analysis: Analyze the collected data to derive actionable insights.
3. Report Generation: Present the insights in a structured, readable format.

Proposed Scripts:

Here are some of the scripts we're considering:

1. Threat Assessment: Collect data on the principal's public profile, recent events, and known adversaries. Evaluate potential threats based on intent, capability, and opportunity.

# Sample code for Threat Assessment
def gather_data():
    # Collect data from various sources
    pass

def evaluate_threats():
    # Evaluate and categorize threats
    pass

def generate_report():
    # Format the evaluated data
    pass

2. Threat Analysis: For each identified threat, conduct a deeper analysis to understand its implications.
3. Threat Management Plan: Develop strategies to mitigate identified threats and present them in a structured plan.

Key Considerations:

• Integration with Existing Systems: How can we seamlessly pull data from our existing databases or systems?
• User Input: How can we efficiently gather user input when necessary, without making the process cumbersome?
• Report Customization: Different stakeholders require different report formats. How can we ensure our scripts are flexible enough to cater to various needs?

Seeking Feedback:

1. Implementation Ideas: If you've worked on similar automation tasks, we'd love to hear your approach.
2. Libraries & Tools: Are there any Python libraries or tools you'd recommend for this task?
3. Potential Challenges: Are there any pitfalls or challenges you foresee with this approach?

We're excited to hear your thoughts and collaborate on this feature. Together, we can make FortiPath's report writing process even more robust and user-friendly!