Certified Splunk Analyst – Advanced Splunk Training Course for SOC Analyst

Splunk is #1 most valued and globally used Security Incidents and Event Management (SIEM) software technology used by the majority of enterprises around the globe in their Security Operation Centre(SOC) and is mainly used for searching, monitoring, and examining machine-generated data and visualize through a web interface.

Ethical Hackers Academy is highly motivated to Introduce advanced Splunk training course that focuses to learn capturing, indexing and correlating the real-time data and helps SOC analyst to analyze the graphs, reports, alerts, dashboards, and visualizations that produced by the Splunk software.

Splunk Training course is prepared to easily understand the sophisticated framework that enhances the incident response and investigation using security and non-security data collected across multi-cloud and endpoint environments.

Splunk is a most recommended software for organization SIEM operation that Collect, aggregate, de-duplicate, and prioritize threat intelligence from multiple sources to enhance your security investigations and analyze the sophisticated malware threats.

Through the Splunk Training course, you will get a complete understanding of the software and ability to solve a wide range of security use cases for the security operations center (SOC), security operations and compliance.

The course is clearly focusing on behavioral Analytics that helps students to understand and learn to detected anomalies to optimize your security operations and reduce complexity, speeding up the ability to investigate and respond to threats and attacks.

The course starts from a basic advanced level and completely practical approach for SOC Analyst and our Splunk training expert will guide to set up your own lab environment to practice the operations.

Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Splunk for SOC Analysts

• Overview of Splunk and its relevance in SOC operations
• Key components of Splunk (Indexers, Search Heads, Forwarders)
• Splunk data sources and data ingestion methods
• Splunk data models and knowledge objects

Module 2: Splunk Search Language (SPL)

• Introduction to SPL and basic search syntax
• Advanced search techniques and operators
• Field extractions and regular expressions
• Time-based searching and scheduling searches

Module 3: Data Ingestion and Parsing

• Configuring data inputs (logs, network data, etc.)
• Using Splunk Universal Forwarders and Heavy Forwarders
• Field extractions and transformations
• Configuring sourcetypes and source tagging

Module 4: Splunk Data Management

• Working with Splunk data models
• Creating and managing lookup tables
• Understanding and managing indexers and data retention policies
• Data normalization and event categorization

Module 5: Advanced Search and Reporting

• Advanced search commands and functions
• Data visualization and dashboard creation
• Pivot and reporting on security incidents
• Alerts and alerting configurations

Module 6: Splunk Security Use Cases

• Analyzing logs for security events
• Detecting and investigating security incidents
• Threat hunting with Splunk
• Correlating and aggregating data for security insights

Module 7: Splunk Enterprise Security (optional)

• Overview of Splunk Enterprise Security app
• Implementing security use cases with Enterprise Security
• Customizing and extending Enterprise Security for SOC needs

Module 8: Splunk Best Practices for SOC

• Scaling Splunk for large data volumes
• Security and access controls in Splunk
• Data backup and disaster recovery
• Performance tuning and optimization

Module 9: Hands-on Labs and Exercises

• Practical exercises and labs to apply knowledge and skills
• Real-world scenarios and case studies
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving using Splunk

Module 10: Final Project or Capstone

• Independent or group project to apply learned skills
• Presentation and documentation of the project

What We Learn

• Understand how Splunk can be used to analyze data sets
• Install and configure Splunk
• Analyze and Develop dashboard using Apache access log
• Create your own searches and develop Dashboard, Report
• Construct reports, dashboards, and alerts
• You will be prepared for the interview after completing this courseCompose advanced searches
• Create your own Dashboard using Pivot & Data model
• Generate visualizations using commands
• Employ the Splunk Common Information Model (CIM) Add-On
• Create workflow actions
• Correlate events with transactions
• Create tags and event types
• You will be able to set up Splunk Enterprise and manage & administer a Splunk deployment

Why Should You Learn This Course?

1. In-Demand Skillset: Splunk is a leading platform for security information and event management (SIEM) and log management. It is widely used in the cybersecurity field. Learning Splunk can make you more attractive to potential employers, as it equips you with a skill that is in high demand.

2. Enhanced Security Analysis: The course will teach you how to effectively use Splunk to analyze logs and security data, helping you detect and respond to security threats more efficiently. This is crucial for SOC analysts who are responsible for monitoring and protecting an organization's digital assets.

3. Incident Response: You will gain knowledge and skills related to incident response, allowing you to investigate and mitigate security incidents effectively. This is a critical function in any SOC, and Splunk can be a powerful tool for this purpose.

4. Threat Hunting: The course may cover threat hunting techniques using Splunk, which involves actively searching for signs of malicious activity within an organization's network. This proactive approach can help identify threats before they escalate.

5. Data Visualization: Splunk offers robust data visualization capabilities. Learning how to create meaningful dashboards and reports can help you present security information to stakeholders in a clear and actionable way.

6. Career Advancement: Having a certification in advanced Splunk analysis for SOC work can open doors to more senior roles within a SOC team, such as lead analyst or security engineer. It can also lead to higher-paying job opportunities.

7. Industry Recognition: Earning a recognized certification in Splunk demonstrates your commitment to staying current in the cybersecurity field. It can be a valuable addition to your resume and may help you stand out among job applicants.

8. Continuous Learning: The field of cybersecurity is constantly evolving, with new threats and technologies emerging regularly. By taking this course, you'll develop a habit of continuous learning, which is essential in the rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape.

9. Networking Opportunities: Training courses often provide opportunities to network with peers and instructors. Building a professional network in the cybersecurity field can lead to collaboration, knowledge sharing, and future job opportunities.

10. Contributing to Organizational Security: By mastering advanced Splunk techniques, you can make a significant contribution to your organization's security posture. Your skills can help protect sensitive data, systems, and customer information from cyber threats.

Who this Splunk Training course is for

• SOC Analyst L1, L2 L3
• Incident Responder
• Security Engineer
• Data Analysts
• Business Analyst
• Developer
• System Administrators
• Security Administrators
• Security Analysts

Course Duration & Access

• 500+ Topics
• 180+ Hands-on Exercises
• 600+ HD Videos
• 120+ Hours of Content
• Watch Video from Android & iOS Apps
• Life Time Access Content
• 24/7 Live Technical support
• Complete Practical Training
• Download Access
• Guidance to Setup the Own Lab