The Splunk Community is more than just an online forum — it’s a network of passionate users, administrators, and organizations sharing intelligence and experience to solve real-world challenges. One of the latest challenges we’re trying to solve is the cybersecurity talent gap – training the next generation of cybersecurity professionals who will soon be working shoulder-to-shoulder with community members like you.
Supporting students, faculty, and IT staff
That’s where the Splunk Academic Alliance comes in. This evolving program is helping bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world impact by giving students and faculty free access to Splunk’s industry-leading software, hands-on training, and Splunk certification. It's not just about teaching tools—it's about preparing students to thrive in the same environments where our community already leads.
Expanding the program
Since its launch, the program has empowered students, faculty, and university IT staff around the world with a 10GB Splunk Enterprise license, 21 hands-on eLearning courses with labs, and industry-recognized certifications – all at no cost. Now, we’re taking it a step further—with powerful new additions that reflect the evolving needs of today’s security landscape.
As cybersecurity threats grow more complex, so must the skills we teach. That’s why we’re excited to announce that the Academic Alliance now includes Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) and the Splunk SOAR Community Edition—equipping learners with practical knowledge in two of the most in-demand areas: threat detection and automated response.
What’s new
Here’s what’s included in the expanded program:
- A renewable 10GB license for Splunk Enterprise
- Access to the Splunk App for Enterprise Security via Splunkbase
- SOAR Community Edition for hands-on experience with security orchestration and automation
- Free Splunk training courses for Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Enterprise Security, and SOAR that faculty can seamlessly integrate into their curriculum
- A Splunk Certification exam voucher to help students validate their skills
- Ongoing support and license renewals—all at no cost
Working with you
This expansion deepens our commitment to preparing students not just for graduation, but for the moment they enter the cybersecurity workforce alongside of you — ready to contribute from day one.
If you are part of a non-profit university or higher education institution or you know someone who is, we encourage you to share the website link and the benefits of this free program with them. Thank you for being part of the solution to bridging the cybersecurity talent gap.
-- Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew
