How can I plan and install IBM QRadar SIEM?

Question

With the advances of technology and the occurrence of data leaks, cyber security is a bigger challenge than ever before. Cyber attacks evolve as quickly as the technology itself, and hackers are finding more innovative ways to break security controls to access confidential data and to interrupt services. Hackers reinvent themselves using new technology features as a tool to expose companies and individuals. Therefore, cyber security cannot be reactive but must go a step further by implementing proactive security controls that protect one of the most important assets of every organization: the company's information.

This IBM Redbooks publication provides information about implementing IBM QRadar SIEM and protecting an organization's networks through a sophisticated technology, which permits a proactive security posture. It is divided in to the following major sections to facilitate the integration of QRadar with any network architecture:

•     "Before the installation" provides a review of important requirements before the installation of the product.
•     "Installing IBM QRadar V7.3" provides step-by-step procedures to guide you through the installation process.
•     "After the installation" helps you to configure additional features and perform checks after the product is installed.