QRadar
Become a certified SIEM expert with hands-on QRadar training and enhance your cybersecurity career with real-time threat detection and compliance.
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QRadar – Master Security Intelligence and Threat Detection – Online Course
IBM QRadar SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) is a premier solution used by organizations across the world to detect, prioritize, and respond to security threats in real time. This course—QRadar: Master Security Intelligence and Threat Detection—is a comprehensive, step-by-step learning journey designed for security analysts, IT professionals, and cybersecurity enthusiasts eager to build expertise in security operations, threat intelligence, and log management using IBM QRadar.
QRadar stands out in the crowded SIEM landscape due to its deep packet inspection, advanced correlation engine, and automated threat intelligence. Unlike traditional SIEM tools that often generate noise with a high volume of uncontextualized alerts, QRadar focuses on delivering actionable insights by collecting data from thousands of log sources, normalizing the data, applying rule-based correlations, and mapping events against the MITRE ATT&CK framework. The result? A drastically reduced Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) and Mean Time to Respond (MTTR) for security incidents.
This course begins with a foundational understanding of QRadar's architecture and gradually introduces more complex use cases such as offense investigation, log source onboarding, AQL (Advanced Query Language), rule creation, and custom use case development. The hands-on labs and real-world examples used throughout the course prepare learners to work effectively in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
Whether you're planning to pursue a career in cybersecurity or enhance your existing role with SIEM knowledge, this course covers every critical aspect—from log ingestion and parsing to building dashboards, rules, and reports—with the aim of transforming learners into confident and competent QRadar analysts.
Why QRadar? What Makes It Unique?
- Integrated Threat Intelligence: QRadar includes X-Force Threat Intelligence, allowing analysts to enrich data with external threat feeds.
- Offense Correlation Engine: Its AI-driven correlation engine can automatically group related events and provide context to reduce alert fatigue.
- Scalability and Modular Design: Whether you're protecting a small enterprise or a global corporation, QRadar adapts to your environment.
- Automatic Log Source Detection: QRadar supports auto-detection and auto-configuration of many standard log sources, reducing setup time.
- Intuitive UI and Search Capabilities: With the use of AQL, QRadar allows analysts to query massive datasets for patterns, anomalies, and indicators of compromise (IOCs) efficiently.
This course uses a hands-on methodology, where every theoretical concept is paired with a practical lab or exercise. Learners will use the QRadar Community Edition in a virtualized environment to simulate real-world scenarios.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Security Analysts and SOC Professionals
- Network and System Administrators
- IT Security Engineers
- Cybersecurity Students and Enthusiasts
- Professionals preparing for IBM Certified QRadar Administrator or Analyst certification
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The videos for this course are being recorded freshly and should be available in a few days. Please contact info@uplatz.com to know the exact date of the release of this course.
Course Objectives Back to Top
By the End of the Course, You Will Be Able To:
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Understand and configure QRadar architecture and components
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Onboard and normalize log sources
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Write and deploy correlation rules
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Investigate offenses and incidents
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Use AQL to query event and flow data
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Build dashboards, reports, and custom use cases
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Prepare for QRadar certification exams and job interviews
Course Syllabus Back to Top
QRadar Course Syllabus
Module 1: Introduction to SIEM and QRadar
- What is SIEM?
- QRadar vs other SIEMs
- QRadar architecture and components
Module 2: Deployment and Setup
- Installing QRadar Community Edition
- Network configuration
- Licensing and system health
Module 3: Log Sources and Data Collection
- Adding log sources
- DSMs and protocol configurations
- Auto-discovery and log parsing
Module 4: Event and Flow Data
- Event flow vs network flow
- Event normalization and categorization
- Troubleshooting log ingestion
Module 5: Rules and Offense Management
- Rule types and logic
- Building custom rules
- Offense correlation and tuning
Module 6: Using AQL for Analysis
- Introduction to AQL
- Writing queries for event/flow data
- Saving and scheduling searches
Module 7: Dashboards and Reports
- Building custom dashboards
- Visualizations and widgets
- Scheduled reports and alerts
Module 8: Case Management and Workflow
- Case creation and enrichment
- Integration with SOAR
- Workflow and escalation
Module 9: Real-World Use Cases
- Malware and ransomware detection
- Insider threat use case
- Privilege escalation alerting
Module 10: Maintenance and Performance
- System backups and updates
- Performance tuning
- High availability
Certification Back to Top
Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion from Uplatz, validating your skills in IBM QRadar and SIEM operations. This course also prepares you for official IBM certifications like:
- IBM Certified SOC Analyst – QRadar
- IBM QRadar SIEM Admin Certification
Earning a QRadar certification not only adds value to your resume but also boosts credibility when applying for roles in security operations, threat detection, and incident response teams.
Career & Jobs Back to Top
With growing threats in cyberspace, organizations need skilled security professionals more than ever. QRadar proficiency is in high demand across industries such as finance, healthcare, government, and tech. Completing this course opens doors to roles such as:
- SOC Analyst
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- QRadar Administrator
- SIEM Engineer
- Threat Intelligence Analyst
Professionals trained in QRadar can expect to work in fast-paced environments where they play a critical role in defending against cyberattacks. The course equips learners not only with technical skills but also with analytical thinking, making them valuable assets to any cybersecurity team.
Interview Questions Back to Top
1. What is QRadar?
IBM QRadar is a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform that collects, normalizes, correlates, and analyzes security data to detect and respond to threats in real time.
IBM QRadar is a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform that collects, normalizes, correlates, and analyzes security data to detect and respond to threats in real time.
2. How does QRadar collect log data?
QRadar uses log sources like syslog, JDBC, LEA, and REST APIs to ingest data from various systems and devices.
QRadar uses log sources like syslog, JDBC, LEA, and REST APIs to ingest data from various systems and devices.
3. What is an offense in QRadar?
An offense is an alert generated when correlation rules detect suspicious activity, aggregating related events and flows for investigation.
An offense is an alert generated when correlation rules detect suspicious activity, aggregating related events and flows for investigation.
4. Explain the QRadar architecture.
QRadar comprises components like Event Collector, Event Processor, Flow Processor, and Console. These work together to ingest, process, and analyze data.
QRadar comprises components like Event Collector, Event Processor, Flow Processor, and Console. These work together to ingest, process, and analyze data.
5. What is a DSM in QRadar?
A Device Support Module (DSM) is a parser that helps QRadar normalize data from different log sources.
A Device Support Module (DSM) is a parser that helps QRadar normalize data from different log sources.
6. What is AQL and how is it used?
AQL (Ariel Query Language) is used to query data in QRadar’s Ariel database for threat hunting, offense investigation, and reporting.
AQL (Ariel Query Language) is used to query data in QRadar’s Ariel database for threat hunting, offense investigation, and reporting.
7. How do correlation rules work in QRadar?
Correlation rules define conditions based on event attributes. If these conditions are met, QRadar generates an offense.
Correlation rules define conditions based on event attributes. If these conditions are met, QRadar generates an offense.
8. What are reference sets in QRadar?
Reference sets are dynamic or static collections of data used in rules—for example, blacklisted IPs or suspicious user accounts.
Reference sets are dynamic or static collections of data used in rules—for example, blacklisted IPs or suspicious user accounts.
9. How is threat intelligence integrated in QRadar?
QRadar integrates threat intelligence feeds like IBM X-Force, which enrich events with known indicators of compromise.
QRadar integrates threat intelligence feeds like IBM X-Force, which enrich events with known indicators of compromise.
10. How do you tune QRadar to reduce false positives?
By adjusting rule thresholds, refining reference sets, suppressing noisy log sources, and modifying rule logic to focus on critical behaviors.
By adjusting rule thresholds, refining reference sets, suppressing noisy log sources, and modifying rule logic to focus on critical behaviors.
Course Quiz Back to Top
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