What's new in the QRadar Assistant app

Learn about the new features in each IBM® QRadar® Assistant app release.

Version 3.8.1

Fixed an issue that made the QRadar Assistant app non-compliant with the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS).
Fixed an issue that caused the Assistant app to hang with a blank screen.
Updated the Fix Central download path for the interim fix that enhances the SIM Notification DSM.

Version 3.8.0

Added a feature to disable auto-update when auto-update failed for three consecutive times. A notification message is also added about this event.
Fixed security vulnerabilities.
Fixed IPv6 related changes.
Changed the app base image to V4.
Added the auto-app notification feature:
- Show a notification message when an update is available on App Exchange for the installed app.
- Sec Token and XFE profile must be set up to enable the automatic update feature.
- The issue "DSM SIM Notification if WAU is disabled on QRadar box" must be fixed to enable this feature.
- IBM QRadar Baseline Maintenance Content Extension V2.2.5 must be installed to enable this feature.

Version 3.7.0

Added auto-update feature to ensure that applications are automatically updated to the latest versions. You can customize your configuration to enable relevant applications to update automatically.
Added IBM QRadar Release tile on the Assistant app home page that lists the what's new details.
Fixed the QRadar support forum section posts link.
Fixed the broken documentation link in the Help section.
Fixed security vulnerabilities.

Version 3.6.1

Added support for IBM QRadar 7.5.0 Update Package 8.
Fixed security vulnerabilities.

Version 3.6.0

Added a direct link for creating API tokens for IBM QRadar on Cloud.
Added the Advanced tab to manage Assistant App settings
Improved page loading performance.
Added an Extension Signing icon.

Version 3.5.2

Bug fix for a compatibility issue in installation and upgrade.
Improved the performance of page loading and signing.

Version 3.5.1

Compliant with the Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2 (FIPS).
Added notification message that is consumed from App Exchange API.
Added a notification message about the end of life (EOL) of IBM QRadar App Framework version 1.
Bug fix for the incorrect report of insufficient app storage in the IBM Security QRadar on Cloud.
Bug fix for cache issues in displaying app status and during installation.

Version 3.5.0

Improved the performance and stability for the loading page and for downloading extensions.
Added support for authorized tokens that are created by administrators on QRadar on Cloud.
Simplified the workflow by introducing the Guide Center and browsing extensions instead of using pre-configured steps.
Enhanced user permission management by adding visibility restrictions for non-admin accounts.

Version 3.4.1

Bug fix for the recon command.
Accessibility improvements.

Version 3.4.0

Bug fix to prevent caching.
Bug fix for displaying Update Available notification.
Updated the encryption methods that are provided by the QRadar App Framework version 2 SDK for user credentials.
Accessibility improvements.

Version 3.3.0

Adopted all new user interface that is designed based on Carbon framework. Carbon is IBM’s open source design system for products and digital experiences.
Added an option to select light or dark theme.
Added the integration with QRadar Analyst Workflow.
Enhanced keyword search in Application Manager.
Updated the content in the Use Case Manager tab.
Updated the @IBMSecurity Twitter link.
Updated the video links of Open Mics and Tech Tips to IBM Security Learning Academy.

Version 3.2.1

Updated user interface text translations.
Updated the video link in the Watson Integration page.
Bug fix for displaying resource units for extension upgrade when QRadar Cloud Apps tenant is enabled.
Added decimal precision for displaying app memory and resource unit usage.
Changed the default protocol in proxy settings to HTTPS.

Version 3.2.0

Display resource unit to System Administrator and Security Administrator when QRadar Cloud Apps tenant is enabled.
Enhanced compatibility check for extension installations with multiple QRadar version support.
Bug fix for displaying installed apps in Application Manager.
Improved performance for displaying installed extensions.
Added an option to enable administrators to install extensions with user’s access token.

Version 3.1.1

Fixed an issue that prevented the Security Administrator from managing applications.
Fixed an issue for app logging.
Updated translations for user interface strings.

Version 3.1.0

Added a widget in Application Manager to display current app memory usage.
Added the ability to manage applications without internet access.
Added an introduction tab for QRadar Analyst Workflow.
Bug fix for connection error over intercepting proxy.

Version 3.0.2

Bug fix for displaying extensions in the Application Manager.

Version 3.0.1

Added a widget in the Instance wizard to display app memory usage in the multitenant environment.
Added the Start default instance checkbox in the multi-tenant environment.
Improved the user experience for configuring instances in the multi-tenant environment.
Bug fix for user permission settings.

Version 3.0.0

Added support for QRadar (7.4.0FP1 or later) multitenancy.
Added multiple language support.
Added new resource links.
Enhanced Watson Readiness Check.
Fixed SSL certificate issues.

Version 2.5.2

Added the Update Available notification.
Fixed SSL certificate issues.

Version 2.5.1

Reduced memory requirement from 800 MB to 600 MB.
Fixed an issue that caused incorrect QRadar version display.

Version 2.5.0

Renamed the tab name Tuning App to Use Case Manager.
Updated images, text, and links in the Use Case Manager Tab.
Fixed an issue that caused incorrect cards display in the Application Manager in QRadar on Cloud.

Version 2.4.0

Added a link to the QRadar documentation on IBM Documentation.
Fixed an issue that caused installing extensions to fail.

Version 2.3.0

In the Guide Center, removed the Tuning Videos section and moved the contents to the Tech Tips section.
In the Guide Center, added the IBM Learning Academy section that provides video tutorials.
Under the social networking section in the Guide Center, added the IBM Security Community subsection.
In the Applications, added a section (Installed) that lists currently installed QRadar extensions and contents.

Version 2.2.1

Added more Watson Readiness checks.
Added an icon that links to the IBM Security Community.

Version 2.2.0

Applications screen filter persists between screens.
App is automatically available to all user roles when installed.
Upgrade All button now available to upgrade all apps.
Fixed an issue with the proxy when you install apps.
Performance improvements.
Accessibility enhancements.
Supportability for IE 11 Edge mode.
Multiple defect fixes.

Version 2.1.0

Improved Watson Readiness checks.

Version 2.0.2

Fixed an issue where proxy did not work with multiple user accounts.

Version 2.0.1

Simplified profile configuration for admin users.

Version 2.0.0

Complete redesign of the user interface.
Integration of Watson Readiness app.
Added QRadar learning resources to the Guide Center.
Added feature to enable download of five apps directly from within Assistant App.
More Log Source matching.

Version 1.1.5

Added Call Home feature.
Enhanced user interface.
Minor defect fixes.

Version 1.1.3

Added Call Home feature.
Enhanced user interface.
Minor defect fixes.

Version 1.1.0

Log source matching - extensions are recommended based on discovered log sources.
Added a Tuning Video to QRadar Help Center to assist with steps on tuning your QRadar system.
Added an IBM Security Twitter feed.
Fixed a number of minor defects.

Version 1.0.3

Added Proxy related features.
Detect QRadar version and disable downloading of apps, depending on installed version.
Fixed user interface issues.
Fixed an issue where no internet access or no proxy setup would result in an installation failure.

Version 1.0.2

Enhanced usability.

Version 1.0.1

Minor styling changes.