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title: Fortinet Fortisiem
slug: authentication-guides/fortinet-fortisiem
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createdAt: 2026-03-11T00:15:10.634Z
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# Introduction

This guide explains how to authenticate the Fortinet FortiSIEM connector in Swimlane using HTTP Basic Authentication. You will prepare FortiSIEM API access, collect the required credentials, and configure the connector asset in Swimlane Turbine.

# Prerequisites

## FortiSIEM Access Requirements

You must have administrative or API access to Fortinet FortiSIEM with permissions to:

- Access the FortiSIEM REST API
- Retrieve incidents, events, and device information
- Update incidents through the API

## Required Credentials

During setup you will collect:

- FortiSIEM API URL
- FortiSIEM Username
- FortiSIEM Password

# Authentication Method Overview

The Fortinet FortiSIEM connector authenticates using HTTP Basic Authentication. The FortiSIEM username and password are used to authenticate API requests.

# FortiSIEM API Setup

Take the following steps to prepare FortiSIEM API access:

1. Log in to the Fortinet FortiSIEM console using an administrator account.
2. Ensure the FortiSIEM REST API service is enabled in your deployment.
3. Verify that the user account has permissions to access incidents, events, and device data.
4. Identify the base URL for your FortiSIEM API endpoint.
5. Confirm the username and password that will be used for API authentication.
6. Test the API endpoint using an API client if required.

# Connector Configuration in Swimlane

Take the following steps to configure the Fortinet FortiSIEM connector asset in Swimlane.

1. Log in to** Turbine**.
2. From the left-hand navigation pane click** ORCHESTRATION **and then **Assets**.
3. The **Asset** homepage opens.
4. Click the **Plus Icon (+)** to open the **Configure your Connector Asset** window.
5. Select **Fortinet FortiSIEM **from the **Asset Type list.**
6. Fill in the **Asset Settings** and **Asset Input fields **as shown below.
7. Click **Create.**

## Configuration Parameters

| **Field**   | **Description**                                         | **Required** |
| ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------- | ------------ |
| url         | Base URL for the FortiSIEM API endpoint                 | Required     |
| username    | FortiSIEM account username                              | Required     |
| password    | FortiSIEM account password                              | Required     |
| verify\_ssl | Enable or disable SSL certificate verification          | Optional     |
| http\_proxy | Proxy configuration if requests must go through a proxy | Optional     |

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# Troubleshooting

If authentication fails:

- Ensure the FortiSIEM username and password are correct.
- Verify the FortiSIEM API URL is correct and reachable.
- Confirm the user account has API access permissions.
- Check SSL verification settings if using self-signed certificates.
- Verify proxy configuration if requests must pass through a proxy.
- Review FortiSIEM logs for authentication errors.

**Sources**

- Fortinet FortiSIEM Official Documentation: [https://docs.fortinet.com/product/fortisiem](https://docs.fortinet.com/product/fortisiem)

**Result**

You have successfully authenticated the Fortinet FortiSIEM connector in Swimlane.