Ariel Query Language (AQL) Codec Functions

Use the IBM Security QRadar AQL Codec Functions Content Extension to encode and decode URLs, and encode/decode text to and from Base 64.

Note: You must remove version 1.0.0 before you install a newer version or the system displays two versions.

Important: To avoid content errors in this content extension, keep the associated DSMs up to date. DSMs are updated as a part of the automatic updates. If automatic updates are not enabled, download the most recent version of the associated DSMs from IBM® Fix Central (https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral).

IBM Security QRadar AQL Codec Functions Content Extension V1.0.3

The following table shows the custom functions in IBM Security QRadar AQL Codec Functions Content Extension V1.0.3.

Table 1. Custom Functions in IBM Security QRadar AQL Codec Functions Content Extension V1.0.3
Name	Description
base64Codec	Encodes or decodes plain text.
urlCodec	Encodes or decodes a URL.

Note: Starting with IBM Security QRadar AQL Codec Functions Content Extension V1.0.3, the CODEC::URL function generates the following error message if it fails:

Cannot decode: " + input + ". It is not a valid encoded URI.

There is no change in the functionality of the CODEC::URL function if it is successful.

IBM Security QRadar AQL Codec Functions Content Extension V1.0.2

Internal changes with no user impact.

IBM Security QRadar AQL Codec Functions Content Extension V1.0.1

The following table shows the custom functions in IBM Security QRadar AQL Codec Functions Content Extension V1.0.1.

Table 2. Custom Functions in IBM Security QRadar AQL Codec Functions Content Extension V1.0.1
Name	Description
base64Codec	Encodes or decodes plain text.
urlCodec	Encodes or decodes a URL.