Credential Code C9004600 · C1000-156

IBM Certified Administrator
Security QRadar SIEM V7.5

Validate your comprehensive knowledge of IBM Security QRadar SIEM V7.5 administration — covering system configuration, performance optimization, data source configuration, accuracy tuning, user management, and on-premise troubleshooting.

System Configuration Performance Optimization Data Sources Accuracy Tuning User Management Troubleshooting

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IBM Certified Administrator

Security QRadar SIEM V7.5 Admin · C1000-156

GroupSecurity

Certification StatusActive

Credential CodeC9004600

Replaces Credential CodeN/A

Exam LanguagesEnglish

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Exam Status

Certification Overview

What This Certification Validates

This intermediate level certification is intended for professionals who wish to validate their comprehensive knowledge of IBM Security QRadar SIEM V7.5 Administration. These administrators will have knowledge and experience in the configuration, performance optimization, tuning, troubleshooting, and system administration for an IBM Security QRadar SIEM V7.5 on-premise deployment.

This includes the apps installed with QRadar: Use Case Manager, QRadar Assistant, Log Source Manager, and Pulse, plus a basic understanding of User Behavior Analytics, QRadar Deployment Intelligence, and Reference Data Management. This does not include the SaaS offering QRadar on Cloud (QRoC). It requires passing one exam: Test C1000-156 - IBM Security QRadar SIEM V7.5 Administration.

Recommended Skills

Key Areas of Competency

QRadar Troubleshooting

Diagnose and resolve common system issues.

Searching and Reporting

Build searches and generate reports.

Rules and Building Blocks

Configure and tune detection rules.

Reference Data

Understand and manage reference data sets.

Tuning & Network Hierarchy

Apply basic QRadar tuning and hierarchy concepts.

Deployment Architecture

Understand QRadar deployment and components.

Event & Flow Pipelines

Understand QRadar event and flow processing.

User Management

Manage users and data access control.

Multi-Domain Concepts

Understand basic multi-domain concepts.

QRadar Instances

Manage and differentiate QRadar instances.

Prerequisite Knowledge (not measured on the exam): Basic security technologies, SIEM concepts, TCP/IP networking, and IT security fundamentals; offense and log analysis; enterprise logging; network monitoring using flows; and familiarity with QRadar Network Insights and QRadar Incident Forensics.

Exam Objectives

What the Exam Covers

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.

Number of Questions

Questions to Pass

90 min

Time Allowed

Live

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Certification Details

Required ExamC1000-156: IBM Security QRadar SIEM V7.5 Administration

GroupSecurity

Certification StatusActive

Credential CodeC9004600

Replaces Credential CodeN/A

Being Replaced ByN/A

Exam StatusLive

Exam LanguagesEnglish

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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Course Curriculum

QRadar SIEM V7.5 Administrator Modules

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System Configuration

10 Topics

Perform license management

Administer managed hosts

Understand distributed architecture

Manage configuration and data backups

Configure custom SNMP and email templates

Manage network hierarchy

Use and manage reference data

Manage automatic update

Demonstrate the use of the asset database

Install and configure apps

Performance Optimization

6 Topics

Construct identity exclusions

Deal with resource restrictions

Configuring, tuning and understanding rules

Index management

Search management

Manage routing rules and event forwarding

Data Source Configuration

7 Topics

Manage flow sources

Manage log sources

Export event and flow data

Vulnerability information source configuration

Manage custom event and flow properties

Manage custom log source types

Manage data obfuscation

Accuracy Tuning

5 Topics

Understand and implement Anomaly Detection Engine rules

Manage and use building blocks

Manage content packs

Distinguish native information sources

Configure integrations

User Management

4 Topics

Manage users

Create and update security profiles

Create and update user roles

Manage user authentication and authorization

Reporting, Searching and Offense Management

4 Topics

Manage reports

Utilize different search types

Manage offenses

Sharing content among users

Tenants and Domains

4 Topics

Differentiate network hierarchy and domain definition

Manage domains and tenants

Allocate licenses for multi-tenant

Assign users to tenants

Troubleshooting

5 Topics

Review and respond to system notifications

Troubleshoot common documented issues

Configure, manage and troubleshoot applications

Perform health checks

Basic GUI REST-API usage

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IBM Security QRadar SIEM V7.5 Admin Certification?

It is an IBM professional certification (C1000-156) that validates intermediate-level skills in configuring, optimizing, tuning, troubleshooting, and administering an on-premise IBM Security QRadar SIEM V7.5 deployment.

Who should pursue this certification?

This certification is designed for security administrators and SOC engineers responsible for the day-to-day configuration, tuning, and maintenance of QRadar SIEM environments.

What is the exam format and duration?

The exam (C1000-156) consists of 62 multiple-choice questions, with a passing score of 38, to be completed within 90 minutes.

Does this certification cover QRadar on Cloud (QRoC)?

No. This certification focuses on the on-premise QRadar SIEM V7.5 deployment and does not cover the QRadar on Cloud (QRoC) SaaS offering.

Does Zetlan Technologies provide hands-on labs for this course?

Yes, our training includes hands-on labs covering system configuration, data source onboarding, rule tuning, user management, and offense investigation within QRadar.

What prerequisite knowledge is recommended before attempting this exam?

Candidates should be familiar with basic security technologies, SIEM concepts, TCP/IP networking, offense and log analysis, enterprise logging, and network monitoring using flows.

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What This Certification Validates

Key Areas of Competency

QRadar Troubleshooting

Searching and Reporting

Rules and Building Blocks

Reference Data

Tuning & Network Hierarchy

Deployment Architecture

Event & Flow Pipelines

User Management

Multi-Domain Concepts

QRadar Instances

What the Exam Covers

Certification Details

QRadar SIEM V7.5 Administrator Modules

Frequently Asked Questions

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