Protocol configuration for network devices

For IBM QRadar Risk Manager to communicate with devices, you must define the communication method (protocol) required for your network devices.

New in 7.4.1 You can configure credentials, protocols, and schedules in the Configuration Monitor in QRadar 7.4.1, fix pack 1 and later. For more information, see QRadar Risk Manager: Adobe Flash end of life and changes to Configuration Source Management (CSM) (https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6326009).

QRadar Risk Manager provides default protocol configuration for your system. You can define protocols to allow QRadar Risk Manager to obtain and update device configuration. Many network environments have different communication protocols of different types or functions of the device. For example, a router might use a different protocol than the firewalls in the network. For a list of supported protocols by device manufacturer, see the IBM QRadar Risk Manager Adapter Configuration Guide.

QRadar Risk Manager uses protocol sets to define groups of protocols for a set of devices that require a specific communication protocol. You can assign devices to network groups, which allows you to group protocol sets and address sets for your devices.

Protocol sets are a named set of protocols for a set of devices that require specific protocol credentials.

Address sets are IP addresses that define the network group.