Item: IBM Security QRadar SIEM
Rating: 8
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

IBM QRadar is a frontrunner solution in security information and event management (SIEM) that helps my team to automate threat detection and threat remediation. It reduces false positives detected in the threat log, which helps reduce the manual workload for my team. We can prioritize threat management based on scoring shared by IBM QRadar. Further, the solution offers integration with various third-party tools that help get access to additional capabilities needed for security-specific projects.

Pros and Cons

Automation of threat detection
Reduction in manual workloads by scoring and prioritizing threats
Reduction of false positives in security report
Integration with third-party tools
Access to customer service
Varied learning resources and active use community

User experience
Providing more insights on threats
Reduced pricing

Return on Investment

It is easier to collaborate with peers using IBM QRadar
IBM QRadar is one of the most robust tools and hardly suffers from any glitches
Pricing is decent if we consider overall functionalities and its well-engineered capabilities
It is worth the investment in this tool and it is easier to get funds from leadership for additional seats

Alternatives Considered

Splunk Enterprise

Both solutions are similar in functionality and reputation; however, our team was able to get a better combination of security tools from IBM that would have provided us with end-to-end capabilities for our security requirements. Additionally, our existing team already had experience working with IBM QRadar, so we wanted to avoid the learning curve in using a new tool like Splunk. Also, product resources and integration with IBM QRadar provide added benefits.

Key Insights

Do you think IBM Security QRadar SIEM delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with IBM Security QRadar SIEM's feature set?

Yes

Did IBM Security QRadar SIEM live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of IBM Security QRadar SIEM go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy IBM Security QRadar SIEM again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Splunk Enterprise, HCL AppScan (formerly from IBM), Fortinet FortiGate

Likelihood to Recommend

IBM QRadar is among the most comprehensive tools I've used for my security. The tool is well engineered and provides robust capabilities for managing threat intelligence. The solution also offers cloud deployments that are useful while our teams have shifted to remote working. Integration with IBM's Watson AI bolsters its automation and threat detection capabilities, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. The solution offers numerous integrations to help increase capabilities and synchronize with our existing security tools.

Training Types Used

Online training

IBM QRadar SIEM--a frontrunner for your security needs

Overall Satisfaction with IBM QRadar