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Exam Information
Official specifications published by IBM
Exam Format
90 min
62
61%
Administrator
Registration
$200 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
3 years
Pass a newer version of the exam; Pass any higher-level IBM Security certification; Complete IBM Security continuing education requirements
C1000-156 Exam Topics and Domains
C1000-156 is organized into 8 weighted domains. Expect to work with DSM editor, Content Management, Extension Management, Flow Processor, and more.
1
System Configuration
20%
License Management
Perform license management
- Understand and manage QRadar licensing models
- Monitor license usage and compliance
Managed Hosts Administration
Administer managed hosts
- Configure and manage distributed QRadar deployments
- Monitor managed host status and performance
Architecture and Deployment
Understand distributed architecture
- Design and implement QRadar distributed architectures
- Understand component roles and interactions
Backup and Recovery
Manage configuration and data backups
- Implement backup strategies for QRadar
- Perform recovery operations
Templates and Notifications
Configure custom SNMP and email templates
- Create custom notification templates
- Configure alert mechanisms
Network and Asset Management
Manage network hierarchyDemonstrate the use of the asset database
- Configure network hierarchy for accurate event correlation
- Manage and maintain asset database
Reference Data and Updates
Use and manage reference dataManage automatic update
- Implement reference data for enrichment
- Configure automatic updates
Apps Management
Install and configure apps
- Install and manage QRadar applications
- Configure app permissions and settings
2
Performance Optimization
13%
Identity and Exclusion Management
Construct identity exclusions
- Optimize identity correlation performance
- Reduce unnecessary processing overhead
Resource Management
Deal with resource restrictions
- Monitor and manage system resources
- Optimize performance under resource constraints
Rules Optimization
Configuring, tuning and understanding rules
- Create efficient custom rules
- Optimize rule performance
Index and Search Management
Index managementSearch management
- Optimize index configuration for performance
- Create efficient search queries
Event Routing and Forwarding
Manage routing rules and event forwarding
- Configure efficient event routing
- Implement event forwarding strategies
3
Data Source Configuration
14%
Flow Sources
Manage flow sources
- Configure various flow sources
- Troubleshoot flow collection issues
Log Sources
Manage log sources
- Configure log sources for various devices
- Manage log source protocols
Data Export
Export event and flow data
- Configure data export mechanisms
- Automate data export processes
Vulnerability Integration
Vulnerability information source configuration
- Integrate vulnerability scanners
- Configure vulnerability data sources
Custom Properties
Manage custom event and flow properties
- Create custom event properties
- Extract data from events
Custom Log Source Types
Manage custom log source types
- Create custom log source types
- Configure parsing rules
Data Protection
Manage data obfuscation
- Implement data obfuscation
- Meet compliance requirements
4
Accuracy Tuning
10%
Anomaly Detection
Understand and implement Anomaly Detection Engine rules
- Configure anomaly detection rules
- Tune detection accuracy
Building Blocks
Manage and use building blocks
- Create reusable building blocks
- Optimize rule development
Content Management
Manage content packs
- Install and manage content packs
- Keep content updated
Information Sources
Distinguish native information sources
- Configure threat intelligence feeds
- Understand feed capabilities
Integrations
Configure integrations
- Implement third-party integrations
- Configure API connections
5
User Management
6%
User Administration
Manage users
- Create and manage user accounts
- Implement user lifecycle management
Security Profiles
Create and update security profiles
- Design security profiles
- Implement least privilege access
User Roles
Create and update user roles
- Create custom user roles
- Implement RBAC
Authentication and Authorization
Manage user authentication and authorization
- Configure authentication methods
- Implement SSO solutions
6
Reporting, Searching, and Offense Management
13%
Report Management
Manage reports
- Create custom reports
- Automate report generation
Search Capabilities
Utilize different search types
- Master AQL query language
- Create efficient searches
Offense Management
Manage offenses
- Investigate security offenses
- Manage offense lifecycle
Content Sharing
Sharing content among users
- Share content effectively
- Manage content permissions
7
Tenants and Domains
8%
Network Hierarchy vs Domains
Differentiate network hierarchy and domain definition
- Understand domain vs network hierarchy
- Choose appropriate configuration
Domain and Tenant Management
Manage domains and tenants
- Implement multi-tenancy
- Configure data isolation
Multi-tenant Licensing
Allocate licenses for multi-tenant
- Manage multi-tenant licensing
- Monitor license consumption
User-Tenant Assignment
Assign users to tenants
- Configure user-tenant mappings
- Manage cross-tenant access
8
Troubleshooting
16%
System Notifications
Review and respond to system notifications
- Monitor system health
- Respond to system alerts
Common Issues
Troubleshoot common documented issues
- Diagnose common problems
- Apply documented solutions
Application Troubleshooting
Configure, manage and troubleshoot applications
- Troubleshoot app issues
- Optimize app performance
System Health
Perform healthchecks
- Perform system health checks
- Implement preventive maintenance
REST API Usage
Basic GUI REST-API usage
- Use REST API for administration
- Automate tasks via API
How do I earn this certification?
Passing C1000-156 earns the IBM Certified Administrator - Security QRadar SIEM V7.5 certification. It sits in the IBM Security track.
Next Level Options
- C1000-163 - IBM Security QRadar SIEM V7.5 Deployment
- C1000-140 - IBM Security QRadar SIEM V7.4.3 Deployment Professional
Alternative Paths
- C1000-175 - IBM Security QRadar SIEM V7.5 AnalystAnalyst perspective of QRadar
- C9005200 - IBM Certified Analyst - Security QRadar SIEM V7.5 SOC analyst focus
- C1000-137 - IBM Spectrum Protect V8.1.12 Complementary backup/recovery skills
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-03-01
- Announcement date: 2022-10-01
Updates
- QRadar Apps Framework 2.1 New app development patterns likely in exam updates • Release date: 2024-06-01
- QRadar Cloud Native Initial Release Cloud deployment scenarios may appear in future exams • Release date: 2024-03-01
- QRadar SOAR Integration Unified Platform SOAR workflows becoming essential knowledge • Release date: 2024-01-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Security Administrators and Security Engineers.
- 6+ months of experience with IBM Security QRadar SIEM
- Basic understanding of network security concepts
- Familiarity with SIEM concepts and log management
- Knowledge of TCP/IP networking
- Understanding of regular expressions