The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is another premier research institution helping to shape the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through its student-powered SOC program. And, the Splunk Academic Alliance program is a cornerstone for fostering that talent. Through this program, UNLV students, faculty, and IT staff receive no-cost access to Splunk training and certifications, crucial for growing talent today that benefits society tomorrow. The program equips them with a renewable one-year, 10GB license for Splunk software, alongside access to eLearning resources and additional benefits, ensuring equitable access to tools for solving global challenges.
Our latest case study about Splunk and UNLV highlights the hands-on application of this initiative. Not only does the university use Splunk Enterprise Security in its SOC, but the SOC is now student-powered. Jason Griffin, who oversees Splunk Enterprise Security for the campus, is also a professor who teaches graduate-level security data analytics courses using the Splunk Academic Alliance. He integrates the Academic Alliance training directly into his curriculum. Initially optional, this training has now become a fundamental part of his teaching, linking analytics and Splunk in a real-world context that enhances both student learning and campus security.
Beyond the classroom, the impact of the Academic Alliance program at UNLV extends to university employees. The cybersecurity team at UNLV is also trained through the program, ensuring that the entire security apparatus is proficient in the latest Splunk technologies. This comprehensive educational approach not only keeps the material fresh for instructors like Professor Griffin but also continually advances the cybersecurity capabilities of the university. Through such initiatives, UNLV is not just a beneficiary of the Splunk Academic Alliance but a vibrant example of its success in action.
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