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Exam Information
Official specifications published by IBM
Exam Format
90 min
64
41
Intermediate
Registration
$200 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Validity
Not specified - certification does not expire
Pass a newer version exam when available; Maintain skills through continuous learning
C1000-162 Exam Topics and Domains
C1000-162 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with QRadar Rule Engine, Search Interface, Advanced Search, App Exchange, and more.
1
Offense Analysis
23%
Initial Offense Investigation
Triage initial offenseAnalyze fully matched and partially matched rulesAnalyze an offense and associated IP addresses
- Perform initial triage of security offenses
- Analyze rule matches to understand offense triggers
- Investigate IP addresses associated with offenses
Advanced Offense Analysis
Recognize MITRE threat groups and actorsPerform offense managementDescribe the use of the magnitude within an offenseIdentify Stored and Unknown events and their source
- Apply MITRE ATT&CK framework to offense analysis
- Manage offense lifecycle and documentation
- Understand magnitude scoring and event categorization
2
Rules and Building Block Design
18%
Rule Interpretation and Analysis
Interpret rules that test for regular expressionsCreate and manage reference sets and populate them with dataIdentify the need for QRadar Content Packs
- Interpret complex rule patterns including regex
- Manage reference sets effectively
- Identify appropriate content packs for use cases
Building Blocks and Network Configuration
Analyze rules that use Event and Flow dataAnalyze Building BlocksReview and understand the network hierarchyDescribe different types of rules
- Analyze complex rules using multiple data sources
- Understand building block architecture
- Configure and maintain network hierarchy
3
Threat Hunting
24%
Investigation Techniques
Investigate Event and Flow parametersPerform AQL querySearch & filter logsConfigure a search to utilize time series
- Master event and flow investigation techniques
- Construct effective AQL queries
- Apply advanced search and filtering methods
Threat Analysis and Detection
Analyze potential IoCsBreak down triggered rules to identify the reason for the offenseDistinguish potential threats from probable false positivesInvestigate the payload for additional detailsPerform right-click Investigations
- Identify and analyze indicators of compromise
- Distinguish real threats from false positives
- Perform deep-dive investigations using various tools
4
Dashboard Management
14%
QRadar Dashboard Management
Use the default QRadar dashboardCreate, view, and maintain dashboards
- Create and customize QRadar dashboards
- Manage dashboard layouts and widgets
Pulse Dashboard
Use Pulse to create dashboardsMaintain Pulse dashboards based on common searches
- Utilize Pulse app for enhanced dashboard capabilities
- Create and maintain Pulse dashboards
5
Searching and Reporting
21%
Search Capabilities
Explain different Ariel search typesPerform advanced and quick searchesSearch using indexed and non-indexed propertiesExport Search results
- Master various search types and techniques
- Optimize search performance using indexes
- Export search results in various formats
Reporting
Build threat reportsView commonly triggered rulesCreate reports from offensesCreate and generate scheduled reportsShare reports with users
- Create comprehensive threat and compliance reports
- Configure automated reporting schedules
- Manage report distribution and sharing
How do I earn this certification?
Passing C1000-162 earns the IBM Certified Analyst - Security QRadar SIEM V7.5 certification. It sits in the IBM Security track.
Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
- C1000-172 - IBM Cloud Professional Architect v6
- Advanced SOC - Advanced Security Operations Center certifications
Alternative Paths
- C1000-156 - IBM Security QRadar SIEM V7.5 AdministrationComplementary admin skills for QRadar
- C1000-163 - IBM Security QRadar SIEM V7.5 DeploymentImplementation and deployment expertise
- C1000-174 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment v9.0.5 AdministratorBroader IBM security portfolio knowledge
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-06-01
- Announcement date: 2023-05-01
Updates
- QRadar Pulse App 2.0 Enhanced dashboard features likely to appear in exam questions • Release date: 2024-06-01
- Use Case Manager 3.1 New use case templates relevant for offense analysis questions • Release date: 2024-05-15
- QRadar Assistant App 2.5 AI-assisted investigation features may appear in threat hunting section • Release date: 2024-04-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Security Analysts and SOC Analysts.
- Basic networking knowledge
- Basic IT security understanding
- SIEM concepts
- QRadar fundamentals
- Experience with log analysis
- Understanding of security operations