In the QRadar Rule Wizard, which parameter indicates the level of threat a source poses?

The parameter that indicates the level of threat a source poses in the QRadar Rule Wizard is Severity. This metric is essential for prioritizing incidents based on the potential risk they present to an organization's security posture.

When creating or analyzing rules in QRadar, the Severity parameter helps security analysts evaluate the urgency and importance of alerts generated by the system. It essentially categorizes threats into levels such as High, Medium, or Low, allowing teams to focus on the most critical issues that need immediate attention.

Choosing the appropriate severity level is crucial because it affects the way alerts are handled and escalated within an organization. By understanding severity, security personnel can better allocate resources and respond effectively to potential threats, ensuring that higher severity incidents are addressed promptly.

In contrast, while Impact, Risk Level, and Threat Score are also used in the context of threat assessment, they do not specifically indicate the direct level of threat as clearly as Severity does. These parameters may encompass broader contexts or calculations but do not serve as the primary determinant of threat level in the same direct manner as Severity does.