Program Highlights
The Splunk Online Training course from InfosecTrain equips cybersecurity and IT professionals to efficiently monitor, analyze, and visualize data for enhanced security and operational insights. This program covers key topics, including data analytics for cybersecurity, advanced search techniques, and visualization best practices, providing a deep dive into Splunk’s capabilities for threat detection, incident response, and IT management. By the end of the course, participants will gain hands-on skills in Splunk, preparing them for certification and practical application in cybersecurity and data analysis roles.
- 30-Hour Instructor-led Training
- Learn with Real-World Scenarios
- Practical Examples from Real-world Case Studies
- Highly Interactive and Dynamic Sessions
- Immersive Learning
- Learn from Industry Experts
- Career Guidance and Mentorship
- Extended Post-Training Support
- Access to Recorded Sessions
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The Splunk Online Training course by InfosecTrain is tailored for IT and security professionals aiming to master data analytics with Splunk. This comprehensive course covers essential data monitoring and analysis skills, enabling participants to use Splunk for effective cybersecurity and IT operations. Key topics include advanced search functions, data visualization, and threat detection techniques. Through practical labs and case studies, participants gain hands-on experience, preparing them for Splunk certification and for real-world applications in data-driven security environments.
- Module 01: Security Operations Center Concepts
- CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability in SOC operations
- Concepts of Encryption, Hashing with practical demonstration via tool
- SOC Overview: Definition, purpose, objectives (monitoring, detection,response)
- Common Attacks: DDoS, Ransomware, Malware, Phishing, Brute-force attacks
- Definition of SIEM Solution, working mechanism of SIEM tools
- Introduction to SPLUNK and its features as a SIEM Solution, AI integrated features of SPLUNK for user entity and behavior analysis
- Module 02: Fundamentals of Networking and Cyber Security Devices
- Detailed understanding of networking concepts (protocols/ports) in collaboration with OSI model
- Basic Concepts of Security Devices: Anti-Virus (EPP), Next generation anti-virus (EDR), Firewall, WAF, IDS, IPS, Anti-defacement solution
- Understanding the concepts of cyber hygiene integrated with SPLUNK
- Module 03: Introduction to SPLUNK and Device Integration/Log Ingestion
- Introduction to Splunk Enterprise
- Introduction to Splunk Enterprise Security
- Splunk Enterprise Practical Lab Environment Setup
- Introduction of SPLUNK Components
- Creation of Indexes
- Integration Of Various devices with Splunk such as Windows, Unix, Firewall Syslog, Application and Database logs
- Module 04: Introduction to SPLUNK User Interface and Admin Stuffs
- Customizing the user settings
- Learn basic navigation in Splunk
- Understanding various components of Splunk
- Various deployment Architecture of Splunk
- User Creation, assigning responsibilities, changing the roles of existing users and deletion of existing users, changing passwords of the existing users if users forget the existing passwords
- Module 05: Introduction to SPLUNK Basic Configuration and Splunk AI
- Integrated Architecture
- Introduction to Splunk Configuration files
- Introduction to Splunk Universal Forwarder
- Introduction to Splunk Forwarder management
- Introduction to Splunk Data management
- Introduction to Splunk Troubleshooting and monitoring
- Concepts of Clustering: Search head clustering, index clustering, forward clustering for single-site deployment and multi-site deployment in on-prem and hybrid cloud environment
- Module 06: Introduction to Fields and Table Commands
- What is a Field
- Use Fields in search
- Deploying Fields Sidebar
- Understanding the default fields and interesting fields
- Field Extractor for REGEX field extraction Delimiting Field Extraction using FX
- Module 07: Introduction to SPLUNK Searching Processing Language (SPL)
- Introduction to Splunk Search Commands
- Writing Splunk query for search
- Learn Write basic search queries
- Use autocompletes to help build a search
- Identify the contents of search results
- Set time range of a search, refine search, working with events
- Identifying the contents of search and controlling a search job
- Module 08: Introduction to Transforming Commands
- Introduction to Splunk Transforming Commands and resolving use cases for real-time incident scenarios:
- Stats
- Countchart
- Timechart
- Dedup
- DC
- Top
- Rare
- Limit
- List
- Search
- Where
- Sort
- Max
- Min
- Avg
- Eval
- Investigation of brute force attack using SPLUNK commands in collaboration with Virus Total and AbuseIPDB tools
- Introduction to Splunk Transforming Commands and resolving use cases for real-time incident scenarios:
- Module 09: Case Analysis with SPLUNK
- Analysis of data to understand the gravity of the incident
- Data interpretation to understand the false positive and true positive alerts
- Usage of Splunk to understand the DOS attack
- Queries in SPLUNK to understand the load average of the server
- Module 10: Creating and Using Macros
- What is a Macro
- How to define and invoke a macro
- Arguments in Macros
- Creation of use cases using macros
- Module 11: Creating and Using Lookups
- Describe lookups
- Create a lookup file and create a lookup definition
- Configure an automatic lookup
- Case study analysis using Lookups
- Module 12: Creation of Pivots and Data model
- Describe Pivot and Data model
- Understand the relationship between data models and pivot
- Select a data model object
- Create a pivot report
- Create an instant pivot from a search
- Add a pivot report to a dashboard
- Module 13: Creation of Reports and Dashboards
- Save a search as a report and Edit reports
- Create reports that include visualizations such as charts and tables
- Create a dashboard
- Add a report to a dashboard
- Edit a dashboard
- Module 14: Investigation and Monitoring
- How to monitor the dashboard and brief on each panel
- Investigating notable events with incident review dashboards
- Workflow investigation and relative action on identified flow
- Module 15: Splunk Advanced Searches and Mechanisms
- Common Information Model
- Analysis of Cyber Incidents like: Vulnerability scanner detected, unhandled malware detected in the end-point devices, sink-hold DNS queries detected, IPDS threat detected, network scanning detected, country-wise statistics of unauthorized connections over the server or network level
- Concepts of Unscheduled downtime: Full unscheduled downtime,partial unscheduled downtime and intermittent downtime, business performance/loss incurred due to unscheduled downtime
- Module 16: Next Generation Threat Hunting Framework Integrated with Splunk
- Concepts of Cyber 360 framework
- Next generation Threat Hunting Framework
- Splunk Integration with Threat Hunting Mechanism
- Module 17: Email Forensic Integrated with Splunk
- Concepts of Email Forensic
- Introduction of DMARC, DKIM and SPF
- Diagrammatic representation of email communication through SMTP and POP3 protocol
- Understanding the vulnerability of Email communication
- Splunk Integration with MXTOOLBOX for IP checking and email domain analysis
- Module 18: Interview Questions and QA Session
- Distribution of latest interview questions with unique solutions for Splunk and SOC profiles
- End Term quiz consisting of 50 latest questions
- Interview Questions for Infosec Profiles and Security Delivery Manager roles
- Security Analysts
- IT Operation Staff
- Data Analysts
- Managers and Consultants
- Beginners and IT students
- Basic understanding of network essentials, including OSI layer concepts.
- Knowledge of fundamental logical operations and digital communication concepts.
- Understand SOC fundamentals, including the CIA triad, cyber threats, and SIEM tools.
- Learn Splunk basics: installation, data ingestion, and device integration.
- Navigate the Splunk UI, manage users, create indexes, and handle logs efficiently.
- Master SPL, dashboards, and advanced data visualization techniques.
- Perform threat detection, incident investigations, and forensic analysis with Splunk.
- Apply advanced Splunk features and real-world skills through hands-on labs and case studies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Splunk?
Splunk is a powerful data analytics platform used for monitoring, searching, and analyzing machine-generated big data through a web-based interface. It primarily helps organizations gain insights from massive amounts of data generated by various systems, such as IT, security, and application logs. Splunk is widely used in cybersecurity for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).
What will you learn from this Splunk Online Course?
In the Splunk Online Training by InfosecTrain, you will learn how to set up and configure Splunk, use the Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) to analyze and visualize data, create dashboards and reports, and implement security operations using Splunk. You will also explore advanced topics such as threat detection, incident investigation, and automation within the platform.
What is the use of Splunk?
Splunk is used for monitoring, searching, analyzing, and visualizing machine data to uncover insights, troubleshoot issues, and improve decision-making. It is especially valuable for cybersecurity professionals to track security incidents, perform real-time monitoring, and generate reports to ensure compliance with security policies.
Who should enroll in the Splunk Certification Course?
This course is ideal for:
- Cybersecurity professionals who want to strengthen their skills in security operations
- IT professionals, System Administrators, and DevOps Engineers
- Aspiring SOC Analysts or Security Engineers
- Anyone working with large-scale machine data
Do I need prior experience with Splunk to take this course?
No prior experience with Splunk is required. This InfosecTrain course starts with the basics, and you will learn everything from setting up Splunk to advanced use cases. However, having a basic understanding of IT infrastructure and security concepts will enhance your learning experience.
What topics are covered in the Splunk Online Training?
The course covers:
- Security Operations Center Concepts
- Fundamentals of Networking and Cyber Security Devices
- Introduction to Splunk and Device Integration/Log Ingestion
- Introduction to Splunk User Interface and Admin Tasks
- Introduction to Splunk Configuration and AI-integrated Architecture
- Introduction to Fields and Table Commands
- Introduction to Splunk Searching Processing Language (SPL)
- Introduction to Transforming Commands
- Case Analysis with Splunk
- Creating and Using Macros
- Creating and Using Lookups
- Creation of Pivots and Data Models
- Creation of Reports and Dashboards
- Investigation and Monitoring
- Splunk Advanced Searches and Mechanisms
- Next Generation Threat Hunting Framework Integrated with Splunk
- Email Forensics Integrated with Splunk
- Interview Questions and QA Session.
How is the Splunk training delivered?
The training is delivered through live online sessions, where you can interact with instructors in real time. Additionally, you may have access to recorded sessions, practical labs, and hands-on exercises that allow you to apply the concepts learned.
What are the benefits of getting Splunk certified?
The benefits of getting Splunk certified are:
- Validation of your ability to use Splunk for managing and analyzing large-scale machine data
- Enhanced career opportunities in IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics
- Ability to apply Splunk's advanced capabilities in real-world situations
- Recognition as a Splunk expert, boosting credibility in the job market
How long does it take to complete the Splunk Online Training Course?
The Splunk Online Training Course takes 30 hours to complete, covering fundamentals to advanced topics in an instructor-led, interactive format with practical case studies.
Will I get a certificate upon completing the course?
Yes, upon completing the course, you will receive a certificate from InfosecTrain that validates your proficiency in using Splunk for data analysis and security operations.
Are there any prerequisites for enrolling in this Splunk Training?
There are no strict prerequisites, but familiarity with basic networking concepts and IT infrastructure will be beneficial. Experience in security operations or system administration is a plus, but not required.