IBM Security QRadar (recently acquired by Palo Alto Networks) is a security and analytics platform designed to defend against threats and scale security operations. This is done through integrated visibility, investigation, detection, and response. QRadar empowers security groups with actionable insights into high-priority threats by providing visibility into enterprise security data. Through centralized visibility, security teams and analysts can determine their security stance, which areas pose a potential threat, and which areas are critical. This will help streamline workflows by eliminating the need to pivot between tools.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| IBM Security QRadar | 7.0% |
| Wazuh | 10.2% |
| Splunk Enterprise Security | 9.2% |
| Other | 73.6% |
| Type | Title | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) | Oct 3, 2025 | Download |
| Product | Reviews, tips, and advice from real users | Oct 3, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | IBM Security QRadar vs Splunk Enterprise Security | Oct 3, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | IBM Security QRadar vs Wazuh | Oct 3, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | IBM Security QRadar vs Microsoft Sentinel | Oct 3, 2025 | Download |
| Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrowdStrike Falcon | 4.3 | 4.1% | 97% | 135 interviewsAdd to research |
| Wazuh | 3.7 | 10.2% | 80% | 49 interviewsAdd to research |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 76 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 26 |
| Large Enterprise | 82 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 656 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 437 |
| Large Enterprise | 1130 |
IBM Security QRadar is built to address a wide range of security issues and can be easily scaled with minimal customization effort required. As data is ingested, QRadar administers automated, real-time security intelligence to swiftly and precisely discover and prioritize threats. The platform will issue alerts with actionable, rich context into developing threats. Security teams and analysts can then rapidly respond to minimize the attackers' strike. The solution will provide a complete view of activity in both cloud-based and on-premise environments as a large amount of data is ingested throughout the enterprise. Additionally, QRadar’s anomaly detection intelligence enables security teams to identify any user behavior changes that could be indicators of potential threats.
IBM QRadar Log Manager
To better help organizations protect themselves against potential security threats, attacks, and breaches, IBM QRadar Log Manager gathers, analyzes, preserves, and reports on security log events using QRadar Sense Analytics. All operating systems and applications, servers, devices, and applications are converted into searchable and actionable intelligent data. QRadar Log Manager then helps organizations meet compliance reporting and monitoring requirements, which can be further upgraded to QRadar SIEM for a more superior level of threat protection.
Some of QRadar Log Manager’s key features include:
Reviews from Real Users
IBM Security QRadar is a solution of choice among users because it provides a complete solution for security teams by integrating network analysis, log management, user behavior analytics, threat intelligence, and AI-powered investigations into a single solution. Users particularly like having a single window into their network and its ability to be used for larger enterprises.
Simon T., a cyber security services operations manager at an aerospace/defense firm, notes, "The most valuable thing about QRadar is that you have a single window into your network, SIEM, network flows, and risk management of your assets. If you use Splunk, for instance, then you still need a full packet capture solution, whereas the full packet capture solution is integrated within QRadar. Its application ecosystem makes it very powerful in terms of doing analysis."
A management executive at a security firm says, "What we like about QRadar and the models that IBM has, is it can go from a small-to-medium enterprise to a larger organization, and it gives you the same value."
IBM Security QRadar was previously known as IBM QRadar, QRadar SIEM, QRadar UBA, QRadar on Cloud, IBM QRadar Advisor with Watson.
Clients across multiple industries, such as energy, financial, retail, healthcare, government, communications, and education use QRadar.
| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| CyberSecurity Architects at VaporVM | 4.0 | I find IBM Security QRadar valuable for its aggregation and integration capabilities, though it lacks certain DSM components, requiring custom solutions. While its ROI benefit is enhanced with SOAR, it doesn't support AI connectors like some competitors. |
| Information Security Analyst at Banglalink | 4.0 | I use IBM Security QRadar daily for effective log alerts, and its user-friendly dashboard helps in real-time incident detection. While improvements are needed in AI features and log accuracy, it has significantly reduced my workload and saved damage costs. |
| Cyber Security Intern at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees | 4.5 | I've used IBM Security QRadar for incident investigations and found it effective, with helpful AI features and solid integration, though query loading can be slow. Support is responsive, and I learned it quickly with minimal prior experience. |
| Network and Security Architect at Deutsche Telekom | 4.5 | I've worked with Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, and Elasticsearch, focusing on integrating various network and security devices to send logs in compliance with Turkish regulations. QRadar's correlation capabilities need improvement to better manage customer logs and prioritize alarms. |
| Architect of Cybersecurity at ASSIST - Software Services | 2.5 | I use IBM Security QRadar for security monitoring with standard and user-defined rules, alongside limited integration capabilities. Improvement is needed in integration with IBM Server for MetaMask, and I deploy on Microsoft Azure while also using Sentinel. |
| CTO at Sabyk | 3.5 | I've used IBM Security QRadar for over a decade as our main SIEM, valuing its integrations and reliability, but due to high costs, complexity, and fading advantages, we’re now considering moving to a more modern solution. |
| Executive Vice President at a computer software company with 11-50 employees | 4.0 | IBM Security QRadar is an effective SIEM tool comparable to Splunk, offering efficient anomaly resolution and event notifications. While innovation may lag slightly, it excels in resource redeployment and client protection, although inter-silo communication can improve. |
| RETAIL BANKING AND AML/KYC MANAGER at National Bank of Pakistan | 4.0 | We face challenges integrating flat file databases with IBM Security QRadar, requiring custom solutions from IBM. Despite this, we chose IBM due to its leadership in security solutions after comparing it with other international banking products. |
