IBM Security QRadar SIEM V7.5 Administration

C1000-162

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Jun 1, 2023
Release Date
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Exam Details

Duration90 min
Passing Score41
LevelIntermediate
TestingPearson VUE
Valid ForNot specified - certification does not expire
Release DateJun 1, 2023
Exam Cost$200

What topics are on the C1000-162 exam?

1

Offense Analysis 23%

1.1
Initial Offense Investigation
3 subtopics
1.1.1Triage initial offense
1.1.2Analyze fully matched and partially matched rules
1.1.3Analyze an offense and associated IP addresses
Learning Objectives
  • Perform initial triage of security offenses
  • Analyze rule matches to understand offense triggers
  • Investigate IP addresses associated with offenses
1.2
Advanced Offense Analysis
4 subtopics
1.2.1Recognize MITRE threat groups and actors
1.2.2Perform offense management
1.2.3Describe the use of the magnitude within an offense
1.2.4Identify Stored and Unknown events and their source
Learning Objectives
  • Apply MITRE ATT&CK framework to offense analysis
  • Manage offense lifecycle and documentation
  • Understand magnitude scoring and event categorization
Domain Hands-on Skills
Offense investigation workflowRule analysis and interpretationIP address investigation techniquesMITRE framework application
Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • Ignoring partially matched rules
  • Incomplete offense documentation
  • Misunderstanding magnitude scores
2

Rules and Building Block Design 18%

3

Threat Hunting 24%

4

Dashboard Management 14%

5

Searching and Reporting 21%

How do I earn the IBM Security QRadar SIEM V7.5 Administration certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Track: IBM Security

Prerequisites

  • C1000-168IBM Cloud Pak for Security V1.10 AdministratorOptional
  • NoneBasic networking and security knowledgeOptional

Next Steps

Related Certifications

  • IBM Certified Associate - Security QRadar SIEM V7.5

    Entry-level QRadar certification

  • IBM Certified Administrator - Security QRadar SIEM V7.5C1000-156

    QRadar administration focused certification

  • IBM Certified Deployment Professional - Security QRadar SIEM V7.5C1000-163

    QRadar deployment and implementation certification

Career Progression

0

  • Junior Security Analyst → Security Analyst

1

  • Security Analyst → Senior Security Analyst

2

  • Senior Security Analyst → SOC Team Lead

3

  • SOC Team Lead → Security Operations Manager

Certification Maintenance

  • Recertification Options:
    Take newer version exam when releasedContinuous education through IBM trainingStay current with QRadar updates and features

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Official Training

https://www.ibm.com/training/course/ibm-certified-analyst-security-qradar-siem-v75-exam-c1000-162-preparation-guide-SLA7131IBM Traininghttps://www.ibm.com/training/collection/qradarsiemanalystIBM Training

Official Documentation

IBM QRadar SIEM V7.5 DocumentationOfficial documentation

Community Resources

IBM Security CommunityForumIBM developerWorksTechnical articles

Study Tips

  • Focus heavily on offense analysis and threat hunting (47% of exam)
  • Practice AQL queries extensively
  • Understand the difference between events and flows
  • Master the use of reference sets and building blocks
  • Get hands-on experience with QRadar Community Edition
  • Study the MITRE ATT&CK framework integration
  • Practice creating and interpreting dashboards
  • Understand all included apps: Use Case Manager, QRadar Assistant, Log Source Manager, and Pulse

What's changed on this exam?

Status: ACTIVE

Certification Updates

2023-06-01
C1000-162 exam released, replacing C9002900
2024-01-15
Sample questions updated to reflect latest QRadar features
2024-06-01
Learning path expanded with additional hands-on labs

Technology Coverage

QRadar Pulse App2.0

Enhanced dashboard features likely to appear in exam questions

Released: 2024-06-01
Use Case Manager3.1

New use case templates relevant for offense analysis questions

Released: 2024-05-15
QRadar Assistant App2.5

AI-assisted investigation features may appear in threat hunting section

Released: 2024-04-01

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Who should take this exam?

Recommended Experience

  • Basic networking knowledge
  • Basic IT security understanding
  • SIEM concepts
  • QRadar fundamentals
  • Experience with log analysis
  • Understanding of security operations

Experience Level: Intermediate

How do I register & what's the exam fee?

Exam Cost$200 USD
Testing CentersPearson VUE
Online ProctoringAvailable

How long is the certification valid?

Valid ForNot specified - certification does not expire
Recertification
  • Pass a newer version exam when available
  • Maintain skills through continuous learning

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