Adapters overview

Use adapters to integrate IBM® QRadar® Risk Manager with your network devices. By configuring adapters, QRadar Risk Manager can interrogate and import the configuration parameters of network devices, such as firewalls, routers, and switches.

Network topology and configuration

QRadar Risk Manager uses adapters to collect network configurations. The adapters turn the configuration information into a standard format that is unified for supported device models, manufacturers, and types. QRadar Risk Manager uses the data to understand your network topology and configuration of your network devices.

To connect external devices in the network, QRadar Risk Manager must be able to access the devices. QRadar Risk Manager uses the user credentials that are configured in QRadar to access the device and to download the configurations.

Process for integrating network devices

To integrate network devices with QRadar Risk Manager, follow these steps:

  1. Configure the network device to enable communication with QRadar Risk Manager.
  2. Install the appropriate adapter for your network device on your QRadar Risk Manager appliance.
  3. Use Configuration Monitor to add your network devices to QRadar Risk Manager.
  4. Define the network protocol that is required for communication with your network devices.

    For more information, see the IBM QRadar Risk Manager User Guide.