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Title Slide
(Smile and introduce yourself)
“Good [morning/afternoon], everyone! Thank you for being here. My
name is Muwafaq Al-Dulaimi, and I’m a Technical Sales Engineer at
Black Star Technology & AI. Today, I’ll take you through how AI for
Cybersecurity, specifically the IBM QRadar Suite, is reshaping
security operations worldwide.”
2. About Black Star
“Let me start with a brief overview of Black Star Technology.
We are an Iraqi company focused on digital transformation.
Black Star is the first local company approved by the
Iraqi government to provide AI services.
We have three operational bases in Baghdad and Basra,
supported by over 25 years of industry experience.
Our mission spans AI, IoT, automation, and analytics to
modernize Iraq’s public and private sectors.”
3. IBM & Black Star Partnership
“Our partnership with IBM reflects this commitment to excellence.
We are proud to be the first Iraqi reseller of IBM
solutions, focusing on cybersecurity and civil project
planning.
IBM, established in 1911, continues to lead with
groundbreaking innovations like quantum computing.
Together, we are bringing these capabilities to businesses in
Iraq.”
4. Survey Instructions
(Encourage interaction)
“Let’s keep this interactive! Feel free to ask questions if anything is
unclear. And don’t worry about getting answers perfect—your
participation is more important.”
5. IBM QRadar Leadership
“IBM QRadar has been a leader in cybersecurity for 13
consecutive years.
Its strengths lie in its analytics, customization options,
and global reach.
With a large range of built-in capabilities and support for
regulatory compliance, QRadar remains a trusted solution
worldwide.”
6. Challenges in Security Operations
“Despite advancements, businesses face growing challenges:
52% of organizations report environments that are harder
to manage.
78% expect compliance requirements to increase.
Shortages of skilled personnel leave 56% of organizations
feeling exposed to risks.”
7. Complex Security Environment
“Security teams also struggle with:
Expanded attack surfaces: Two-thirds report significant
increases.
Disconnected tools: 80% use more than 10 separate
solutions.
Overwhelming alerts, making it harder to prioritize real
threats.
These issues highlight the need for integrated, modern
solutions like QRadar.”
8. Modernized Security Operations
“QRadar enables modernization by shifting focus to analyst-
driven, AI-supported operations.
It improves speed, visibility, and collaboration through a
unified platform that integrates automation with human
expertise.”
9. IBM Security QRadar Suite
“The QRadar Suite is designed to:
Deliver a Unified Analyst Experience (UAX) for seamless
workflows.
Combine X-Force Threat Intelligence and AI to provide
accurate insights.
Offer a modular, open platform for integration and
expansion.”
10. Efficiency Gains
“QRadar delivers measurable benefits:
85% reduction in incident response time.
75% reduction in security risks.
By leveraging AI, it automates investigations and prioritizes
alerts effectively.”
11. Respond Faster
“Dynamic playbooks powered by QRadar enable you to respond to
incidents 7x faster, while continuously updated threat intelligence
ensures you stay ahead of emerging threats.”
12. Open Ecosystem
“QRadar supports:
Over 3,000 SIEM rules, 550+ log adapters, and 300+
integrations.
With federated search and modular designs, it works
seamlessly with your existing systems.”
13. AI in the Threat Lifecycle
“AI powers QRadar throughout the threat lifecycle:
Identify vulnerabilities with automated scans.
Protect with ML-powered alert automation.
Detect real-time deviations in activity logs.
Investigate incidents with data mining and risk assessment.
Respond using adaptive playbooks.”
14. Cyber Assistant Automation
“The Cyber Assistant reduces false positives by 90% and reacts
31x faster.
It learns from your analysts’ decisions and can automatically
handle benign alerts, improving overall efficiency.”
15. Network Threat Analytics
“QRadar uses advanced techniques like hierarchical clustering to
detect anomalies in network behavior.
This reduces false positives and offers actionable insights
tailored to your environment.”
16. Unified Analyst Experience (UAX)
“The UAX centralizes case management for security teams.
With machine learning trained on millions of alerts, it provides
prioritized recommendations to reduce investigation
time.”
17. Threat Investigator
“QRadar Threat Investigator automates investigations, mapping
attacks using MITRE ATT&CK and analyzing data sources to deliver
clear remediation steps.”
18. SOAR Platform
“SOAR integrates dynamic playbooks with hundreds of inputs for
adaptive incident response.
It ensures compliance with regulatory deadlines through
automated reporting.”
19. QRadar EDR
“QRadar EDR enables proactive endpoint detection and
remediation.
With NanoOS, it offers deep visibility into processes while
responding to threats in real time.”
20. XDR Capabilities
“QRadar XDR takes security beyond endpoints by integrating cloud,
email, network, and user data for a single, correlated view of
threats.
This improves investigation efficiency by 8x.”
21. Log Insights
“QRadar Log Insights delivers:
Enhanced visibility with cloud-native log ingestion.
Powerful search and analysis capabilities for quick action.”
22. Gartner and G2 Leadership
“QRadar has been recognized as a leader for 13 years by Gartner
and 11 years by G2, praised for its performance, simplicity, and
innovation.”
23. Case Study Highlight
“Let’s look at an example:
QRadar prevented 24 ransomware attacks in three months
for an international shipping company.
Its real-time detection and transparency reduced downtime
and improved security.”
24. Streamlined SOC Management
“Finally, QRadar transforms your Security Operations Center by:
Reducing response times by 85%.
Supporting over 300 integrations and 180+ regulatory
templates.
Providing a modern, automated SOC management
experience.”
Conclusion
(Smile and pause for a moment)
“In conclusion, the IBM QRadar Suite integrates AI, automation, and
advanced analytics to address today’s cybersecurity challenges. Its
open, modular approach ensures flexibility, helping organizations
stay secure while evolving with their needs.
Thank you for your attention! I’d be happy to answer any questions
or discuss how QRadar can support your organization.”
(Pause for questions and engage with the audience.)
