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There’s a New Certification in Town: Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer

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Calling all cybersecurity professionals! The latest addition to the Splunk certification family is here, and it’s designed to validate your skills as a SOC Engineer. The Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer certification focuses on using Splunk Enterprise Security and Splunk SOAR to optimize workflows, craft and tune effective detections, and build automations following industry best practices. Ready to take your career to the next level? Read on to find out how!

Level Up to a Defense Engineering Career Path

Are you ready to move into cybersecurity defense engineering for security operations centers (SOC)? This exciting career path involves analyzing security vulnerabilities and threats to create and tune detections, incorporating risk, developing and following security processes and programs, and efficiently automating standard operating procedures. By becoming a Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer, you’ll be equipped to handle these critical tasks and more.

Who Should Pursue This Certification?


Cybersecurity Professionals

Take your SOC analyst career further and level up as a Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer. This certification is perfect for those who want to demonstrate their expertise in optimizing detection and automation in a SOC environment.

Career Builders

Looking to advance your career? Earning this certification will help you climb the ranks as a Splunk-certified professional, opening up new opportunities for growth and advancement in the cybersecurity field.

SOC Detection Engineers

Solidify your position as a cybersecurity detection engineer and enhance your efficiency with Splunk Enterprise Security and Splunk SOAR. This certification will validate your skills and knowledge, ensuring you’re at the top of your game.

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Exam Details including Prerequisite 

  • Level: Professional
  • Prerequisites: Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst
  • Length: 120 minutes
  • Format: 100 multiple choice questions
  • Pricing: $0 USD *while in beta
  • Delivery: Exam is given by our testing partner, Pearson VUE

 

Get Prepared for the Exam

Ready to take the plunge? Here are some resources to help you get started:

 

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to validate your skills and advance your career. Get prepped to take the Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer exam today and take the first step towards becoming a leader in cybersecurity defense engineering!

Happy learning!

 – Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Certification crew

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