Common questions

What is IBM X-Force threat?

What is IBM X-Force threat?

IBM X-Force Exchange is a cloud-based threat intelligence sharing platform enabling users to rapidly research the latest security threats, aggregate actionable intelligence and collaborate with peers. IBM X-Force Exchange is supported by human- and machine-generated intelligence leveraging the scale of IBM X-Force.

Is IBM Xforce free?

IBM X-Force Exchange is free to use via the web interface at xforce.ibmcloud.com. The API is available at no additional cost for up to 5,000 records per month; for users that need additional data, the X-Force Exchange Commercial API is available for $2,000 per user per 10,000 records per month.

What is X-force app?

X-Force in collaboration with Quad9 Quad9 is a free, recursive, anycast DNS platform that provides end users robust security protections, high-performance, and privacy.

What is a threat intelligence report?

Threat intelligence, or cyber threat intelligence, is information an organization uses to understand the threats that have, will, or are currently targeting the organization. This info is used to prepare, prevent, and identify cyber threats looking to take advantage of valuable resources.

What is QRadar Siem?

A SIEM product that identifies events that matter most IBM® QRadar® Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) helps security teams accurately detect and prioritize threats across the enterprise, and it provides intelligent insights that enable teams to respond quickly to reduce the impact of incidents.

What is QRadar app?

A QRadar app is a means to augment and enrich your current QRadar system with new data and functionality. You can download and install other shared apps that are created by IBM, its Business Partners, and other QRadar customers. Customers that use STIG hardened systems can not install apps in QRadar.

What is the IBM security app exchange?

The IBM Security App Exchange is an ecosystem that helps you extend the capabilities of IBM Security solutions with a host of ready-to-install Business Partner apps and add-ons. Increase efficiency and performance of your security solutions with ready-to-install apps.

What does IBM X-Force threat intelligence platform do?

The IBM X-Force Research team provides the foundation for a preemptive approach to Internet security. IBM X-Force Exchange is a cloud-based threat intelligence sharing platform enabling users to rapidly research the latest security threats, aggregate actionable intelligence and collaborate with peers.

What is the purpose of IBM X Force exchange?

IBM X-Force Exchange IBM X-Force Exchange is a cloud-based threat intelligence sharing platform enabling users to rapidly research the latest security threats, aggregate actionable intelligence and collaborate with peers. IBM X-Force Exchange is supported by human- and machine-generated intelligence leveraging the scale of IBM X-Force.

Where does the IBM Security Report come from?

In addition, data is gathered and analyzed from multiple sources within IBM, including IBM Security X-Force Threat Intelligence and Incident Response, X-Force Red, IBM Managed Security Services, and data provided by Quad9 and Intezer, both of which contributed to the 2021 report. Some of the report’s key highlights include:

What’s the difference between IBM X Force and Splunk?

IBM X-Force Exchange is a cloud-based threat intelligence sharing platform enabling users to rapidly research the latest security threats, aggregate actionable intelligence and collaborate with peers. IBM X-Force Exchange is supported by human- and machine-generated intelligence leveraging the scale of IBM X-Force.