Become the security administrator who can install, configure, administer and maintain IBM Cloud Pak for Security across cloud, on-premise and SaaS environments — including Data Explorer, Threat Intelligence Insights, Threat Investigator and Cases.
This intermediate level certification is intended for security administrators who wish to validate their comprehensive knowledge of IBM Cloud Pak for Security v1.10. These administrators will have knowledge and experience installing, configuring, administering, and maintaining IBM Cloud Pak for Security in a cloud environment, on premise, and in a SaaS environment.
These administrators are capable of performing advanced tasks related to the daily management and operation of the Cloud Pak for Security environment including IBM Cloud Pak foundational services and the Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform. The Cloud Pak for Security Administrator is responsible for configuring and administering Data Explorer, Threat Intelligence Insights, Threat Investigator, and Cases — and for the security of the environment, requiring a working knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift and an understanding of organizational security structure.
Knowledge of cloud architecture
Knowledge of Cloud Pak for Security user administration
Familiarity with air-gapped deployment of Cloud Pak for Security
Knowledge of how to perform Cloud Pak for Security version upgrades
Knowledge of STIX/TAXII based threat and security feeds
Working knowledge of basic troubleshooting techniques
Knowledge of XDR Connect Threat Management concepts
Ability to connect IBM and third-party data sources and assets
Knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (CLI & UI)
Knowledge of the CP4S product features, use cases and applications
Understand the requirements to install Cloud Pak for Security in a cloud environment
Familiarity with SIEM systems to configure data sources and/or QRadar Proxy
Ability to use IBM Cloud Pak foundational services components (such as logging)
Prerequisite Knowledge (not measured on the exam): Working knowledge of Linux, knowledge of troubleshooting techniques, knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, and working knowledge of command line tools used to administer supported cloud environments.
During exam development, the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) define all of the tasks, knowledge and experience that an individual would need in order to successfully fulfill their role with the product or solution. These are represented by the objectives below and the questions on the exam are based upon these objectives.
This assessment exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed in the related job role and exam objectives. The sample test gives you an idea of the type and number of questions that may appear on the actual exam.
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Join Zetlan Technologies' Cloud Pak for Security V1.10 Administrator course and gain the skills needed to install, configure, administer and maintain enterprise-grade security operations on Red Hat OpenShift.