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# QRadar

> QRadar is a network security management platform that provides situational awareness and compliance support. QRadar uses a combination of flow-based network knowledge, security event correlation, and asset-based vulnerability assessment.

## Creating a QRadar connection[​](#creating-a-qradar-connection "Direct link to Creating a QRadar connection")

To create the connection you need:

* A SEC token
* An API address

### Obtaining the credentials[​](#obtaining-the-credentials "Direct link to Obtaining the credentials")

1. In the QRadar dashboard, click **Main Menu** > **Admin**.

2. In the **User Management** section, select **Authorized Services**.

3. In the **Authorized Services** window, click **Add Authorized Service**.

4. Fill in the relevant parameters:

   | Parameter        | Description                                                                                                                                        |
   | ---------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
   | Service name     | Name of the authorized service (max 255 characters.                                                                                                |
   | User role        | Select a user role (*All* or *Admin* are recommended).                                                                                             |
   | Security profile | Select a security profile. The security profile determines the networks and log sources that this service can access on the QRadar user interface. |
   | Expiry date      | Type or select a date that you want this service to expire. If an expiry date is not necessary, select *No Expiry*.                                |

5. Click **Create Service**.

6. Click the row that contains the service you created, select and copy the token string from the **Selected Token** field in the menu bar. Close the **Manage Authorized Services** window.

7. On the **Admin** tab, click **Deploy Changes**.

### Creating your connection[​](#creating-your-connection "Direct link to Creating your connection")

1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the **Connections** page > **Add connection**. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.

2. Select the **QRadar** icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appears.

3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.

4. Select **SEC Token** as the method to create the connection.

5. Fill in the parameters:

   * The API address
   * The SEC token

6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.

7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.