Splunk Fundamentals: Log Management and Security
Gain foundational skills in Splunk to effectively collect, analyze, and visualize machine data for security monitoring and operational intelligence.
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Course contents
6 modules · 30 lessons · 3h 8m
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Foundations & Architecture
Understand what Splunk is and how its internal components work together.
- Welcome to the World of Splunk
Introduction to log management and the value of machine data.6 min - The Three Pillars: Architecture
Understanding Search Heads, Indexers, and Forwarders.7 min - The Data Journey
Tracing the flow of data from source to search results.6 min - Touring the Splunk Interface
Navigating the Splunk Web UI and Search & Reporting app.5 min - Events, Fields, and Metadata
How Splunk breaks down raw data into searchable components.6 min
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Data Ingestion & Basic Searching
Learn how to get data into Splunk and perform basic lookups.
- Getting Data In (GDI)
Methods for data ingestion including uploads and monitors.7 min - Onboarding Best Practices
Ensuring data quality and proper sourcetyping during ingestion.6 min - The Anatomy of a Search
Using the search bar for simple keyword lookups.5 min - Mastering the Time Picker
Why time is the most important field in Splunk searching.6 min - Working with the Field Picker
Using discovered and selected fields to narrow down results.6 min
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Mastering Search Processing Language (SPL)
Write powerful queries to retrieve and analyze data.
- The Power of the Pipe
Understanding the sequential logic of SPL commands.7 min - Filtering with Search and Where
Using comparison operators to refine your data set.6 min - Summarizing with Stats
Using the stats command to calculate counts, sums, and averages.7 min - Advanced Analysis with Eval
Creating new fields and performing calculations on the fly.7 min - Sorting and Limiting
Using sort, top, and rare to find the most relevant data.5 min - Complex Retrieval Queries
Combining multiple SPL commands for deep data retrieval.7 min
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Visualizations & Dashboards
Transform query results into visual insights.
- Creating and Saving Reports
Turning searches into reusable reports for stakeholders.6 min - Visualizing Trends and KPIs
Building line charts and single values to track performance.7 min - Spotting Anomalies Visually
Using heatmaps and outlier charts to find data deviations.7 min - Building Custom Dashboards
Combining multiple visualizations into a single pane of glass.7 min - Adding Interactivity
Using dashboard inputs like dropdowns and time pickers.6 min
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Security Monitoring & Intelligence
Apply Splunk skills to security and compliance use cases.
- Intro to Security Monitoring
Identifying security-relevant logs and data sources.6 min - Detecting Security Incidents
Searching for failed logins, brute force, and unauthorized access.7 min - Compliance Reporting
Creating reports to meet regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI, HIPAA).6 min - Real-time Monitoring
Setting up real-time searches for immediate visibility.6 min - From Raw Data to Intelligence
Correlating different data sources to find the 'smoking gun'.7 min
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Alerts & Search Optimization
Automate monitoring and ensure platform efficiency.
- Configuring Basic Alerts
Triggering actions when specific conditions are met in data.6 min - Alerting Best Practices
Avoiding alert fatigue and setting proper thresholds.6 min - Search Optimization
Writing efficient SPL to reduce load on the Indexers.7 min - Course Wrap-up
Review of key concepts and path to Splunk certification.5 min
The Security Operations Center (SOC) Starter Kit
You will ingest a sample dataset of web traffic and authentication logs, create a security dashboard that tracks failed logins (anomalies), and set up an automated alert for potential brute-force attacks.
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