What topics are on the C1000-163 exam?

Deployment Objectives and Use Cases 10%

1.1

Review business needs

1 subtopics

1.1.1Business driver analysis

Learning Objectives

Analyze and document business drivers for QRadar deployment
Develop appropriate deployment architecture based on use cases

1.2

Determine useful QRadar Apps and Extension Packs

1 subtopics

1.2.1App selection

Learning Objectives

Identify required QRadar apps based on use cases
Understand app framework capabilities

1.3

Define QRadar value reporting

1 subtopics

1.3.1Reporting requirements

Learning Objectives

Define key performance indicators for QRadar deployment
Establish reporting requirements

Domain Hands-on Skills

Requirements gatheringUse case documentation

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Incomplete requirement analysis
Missing use cases

Architecture and Sizing 16%

Installation and Configuration 16%

Event and Flow Integration 13%

Environment and X-Force Integration 6%

System Performance and Troubleshooting 13%

Initial Offense Tuning 10%

Migration and Upgrades 10%

Multi-Tenancy Considerations 6%

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

Official Pathway Guidance

Track: IBM Security - QRadar SIEM

Prerequisites

Optional
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Next Steps

Advanced QRadarAdvanced QRadar Specialist Certifications

Current Level

C1000-163IBM Security QRadar SIEM V7.5 DeploymentDeployment Professional
C1000-156IBM Security QRadar SIEM V7.5 AdministrationAdministrator
Validates comprehensive knowledge of IBM Security QRadar SIEM V7.5 administration
C1000-162IBM Security QRadar SIEM V7.5 AnalysisAnalyst
For security analysts validating QRadar SIEM V7.5 knowledge

Alternative Paths

Certification Maintenance

Recertification Options:
Pass any Expert-level examPass the latest version of this examEarn continuing education credits

How do I study for the C1000-163 Exam?

Practice the IBM Security QRadar SIEM V7.5 Deployment with our Exam Simulator

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Study Tips

Focus on hands-on experience with QRadar V7.5.0 UP5
Practice deployment scenarios in lab environment
Understand architecture and sizing calculations (EPS, FPM)
Master log source and flow source integration
Study multi-tenancy and high availability configurations
Review migration and upgrade procedures
Practice with Use Case Manager and QRadar apps
Understand X-Force threat intelligence integration

What's changed on this exam?

Technology Coverage

QRadar 7.5.0 Update PackagesUP14

Latest update package features may appear in exam scenarios

Released: 2024-10-27

Red Hat Enterprise LinuxRHEL 8

Migration and upgrade scenarios now include RHEL 8 transition

Released: 2024-06-30

QRadar App FrameworkUBI (Universal Base Image)

App Framework considerations including UBI containers are exam topics

Released: ongoing

X-Force Threat Intelligencecurrent

X-Force integration is part of Environment and X-Force Integration domain

Released: ongoing

Industry Trends

Cloud-based SIEM deployments increasing (note: QRoC out of scope for this exam)
Multi-tenancy becoming standard requirement for managed security service providers
Increased focus on automation and orchestration in SIEM deployments
Integration with threat intelligence platforms becoming critical
Zero Trust architecture driving changes in SIEM deployment patterns
Container-based app frameworks replacing traditional app deployment

Who should take this exam?

Recommended Experience

TCP/IP networking
Unix command line knowledge
Basic security technologies (including PKI concepts)
Regular Expression (RegEx)
Enterprise logging
Network monitoring using flows
Working knowledge of cloud environments

Experience Level: Intermediate

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

Exam Cost	$200 USD
Testing Centers	Pearson VUE
Online Proctoring	Available

How long is the certification valid?

Valid For	3 years
Recertification	Pass any Expert-level exam Pass the latest version of this exam Earn continuing education credits

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What topics are on the C1000-163 exam?

Deployment Objectives and Use Cases 10%

Review business needs

Determine useful QRadar Apps and Extension Packs

Define QRadar value reporting

Domain Hands-on Skills

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Architecture and Sizing 16%

Installation and Configuration 16%

Event and Flow Integration 13%

Environment and X-Force Integration 6%

System Performance and Troubleshooting 13%

Initial Offense Tuning 10%

Migration and Upgrades 10%

Multi-Tenancy Considerations 6%

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

Official Pathway Guidance

Prerequisites

Next Steps

Current Level

Alternative Paths

Certification Maintenance

How do I study for the C1000-163 Exam?

Practice the IBM Security QRadar SIEM V7.5 Deployment with our Exam Simulator

Official Resources

Official Documentation

Community Resources

Hands-on Labs

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Study Tips

What's changed on this exam?

Technology Coverage

Industry Trends

Who should take this exam?

Recommended Experience

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

How long is the certification valid?

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