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ihaidar
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November 25, 2025

Technical Tip: Information about FortiGuard API with 3rd party SIEM

  • November 25, 2025
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Description This article describes about specific information when configuring FortiGuard API connection with 3rd party SIEM.
Scope FortiGuard.
Solution

Assume that the following topology is configured. The SIEM will have the API URL configured to communicate with FortiGuard.


FortiGuard <-> API <-> SIEM.

The following information will be useful for the user:

  • The feed refresh interval is 3h, no limits.
  • The expected response when no new data is available should be 'empty response'.
  • A 404 response could be related to network issues.
  • There is no limitation once token is generated, it can be used multiple times.