This comprehensive course introduces learners to Splunk and its essential role in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) environments. You will start by exploring Splunk’s architecture, components, and data flow from collection to indexing. The course also covers key SIEM concepts, helping you understand how organizations detect, analyze, and respond to security threats. By grasping the fundamentals of both Splunk and SIEM, you’ll gain a solid foundation to build advanced data analytics and cybersecurity skills.

As you progress, you will learn to install, configure, and manage Splunk across Linux, Windows, and Cloud environments. The course provides practical instruction in data onboarding, including forwarders, monitor inputs, scripted and network inputs, and best practices for accurate data ingestion. You will also explore parsing, indexing, and event correlation to transform raw data into valuable insights. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll develop the ability to manage data pipelines and interpret information for improved threat detection and response.

The final topics focus on mastering Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) and extending Splunk through apps. You will perform advanced searches, create dashboards, and use visualizations to generate actionable intelligence. Additionally, you’ll learn to install and configure Splunk Apps to enhance monitoring, compliance, and incident response. By the end of the course, you will be able to use Splunk as a powerful SIEM solution—able to collect, analyze, and visualize data to strengthen security operations and advance your cybersecurity career.