Splunk University is expanding its instructor-led learning portfolio with dedicated Security tracks at .conf25 in Boston (Sept 6–8, 2025). These new role‑based tracks are designed to support foundational to advanced SOC capabilities, which range from threat detection and response to automated orchestration and architectural design. A quick look at the tracks The SOC Analyst track equips early‑career analysts with practical labs in threat investigation, detection, hunting, and response, featuring refreshed essentials and two brand-new courses. SOC Engineers will dive deeper into administering Splunk Enterprise Security and learn to integrate open‑source attack simulation tools to validate detection and response workflows.  For those focused on automation, the Security Automation track combines Splunk SOAR administration and playbook development with hands-on integration of attack simulation tools. Security Architects will tackle deployment design, security data architecture, attack simulation integration, and an immersive look at SOC roles and challenges.  3-, 2-, 1-day tracks These offerings range from our one‑day course called “Enhancing SOC Operations with Attack Simulations” aimed at experienced professionals to intensive three‑day tracks. And, attendees can use Training Units with .conf25 passes (240 TUs for three‑day, 180 TUs for two‑day, and 100 TUs for the one‑day session).     Splunk University’s Security tracks are designed to empower professionals at every stage – from supporting new security analysts to enabling engineers, developers, and architects – with the intention to prepare you to build a future‑ready SOC. We’re meeting learners where they are and hope to propel them to where they want to be. Please note that some of these courses require prior training and/or experience with Splunk security products (Enterprise Security and SOAR). ... View more

Heading to Boston this September for .conf25? Get a jumpstart by arriving a few days early for Splunk University (September 6–8, 2025). This immersive learning experience is your chance to dive deep into real-world scenarios, boost your technical prowess, and emerge ready to drive data excellence in your organization. Learn with Intention: A Course for Every Role Choose a path that aligns with your goals—whether you’re seeking to become a power user, data guardian, or analytics expert, there’s a track for you: Three‑Day Tracks: Power User: From basic search to advanced data modeling—perfect for beginners to intermediates. Enterprise Administrator: Install, configure, and manage Splunk on-prem environments. Mastering Data Management: Optimize ingestion pipelines with advanced techniques. Advanced Enterprise Admin: Troubleshoot and cluster—ideal for admins ready to level up. Analytics & Data Science: Leverage the Machine Learning Toolkit for deeper insights. SOC Analyst, Engineer, Automation & Architect: Tailored to every stage of security operations. Observable Cloud Monitoring: Empower DevOps and SRE with Splunk Observability Cloud skills. Two‑Day Tracks: Focused on specialized topics like Splunk Cloud Admin, Dashboard Studio, UI app development, ITSI foundations, and full Observability pipeline implementation. One‑Day Intensive: Enhancing SOC Operations with Attack Simulations—a high-impact bootcamp for security professionals with existing SPL or security experience. What You’ll Walk Away With Attendees gain hands-on experience, real-world strategies, and immediate takeaways—dashboards you can deploy, pipelines you can optimize, and security practices you can apply from day one. You’ll not only expand your skill set, but build confidence to lead initiatives that empower your organization to proactively leverage data. Oh, and in true Splunky style, you’ll also walk away with some fun swag! Ready to Level Up? Register Today! Don’t miss this chance to boost your impact before .conf25 even starts. Splunk University seats are limited—reserve your spot now for 3-Day, 2-Day, or 1-Day tracks and bring home actionable knowledge, peer connections, and a fresh perspective. It’s go time—see you in Boston!    Register now! ... View more

Your Next Big Security Credential: No Prerequisites Needed We know you’ve got the skills, and now, earning the Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer certification is simpler than ever. Splunk Education has removed all prerequisites for this advanced certification, opening the door for more professionals to showcase their expertise. This certification validates your ability to leverage Splunk Enterprise Security and SOAR to enhance workflows, create custom detections, and design powerful automations. Whether you’re optimizing your organization’s security operations or advancing your career, this certification is a game-changer for cybersecurity pros. Get Certified at .conf25 for Just $25! Heading to .conf25 in Boston? Don’t miss your chance to take (or retake) the Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer exam for just $25—a fraction of the usual cost! Walk-up testing will be available, but slots fill up quickly, so secure your spot early to avoid missing out. Whether you’re a first-time test taker or looking to recertify, there’s no better time to validate your skills. Plus, you’ll be part of an amazing community of Splunk enthusiasts and experts—talk about leveling up your Splunk journey! Learn more about the certification here. Take exams at .conf25 ... View more

June 2025 Edition Hayyy Splunk Education Enthusiasts and the Eternally Curious!  We’re back with this month’s edition of indexEducation, the newsletter that takes an untraditional twist on what’s new with Splunk Education. We hope the updates about our courses, certification program, and self-paced training will feed your obsession to learn, grow, and advance your careers. Let’s get started with an index for maximum performance readability: Training You Gotta Take | Things You Needa Know | Places You’ll Wanna Go  Training You Gotta Take Building Splunk UI Apps | Did UI see what we did there? We developed a new course to help you bring your Splunk apps to life with sleek, dynamic interfaces. The Building Splunk UI Apps course is your latest opportunity to master the Splunk UI (SUI) toolkit—a powerful library of React components designed to mirror the native Splunk experience. Tailored for application developers, this hands-on course dives into building responsive UIs, leveraging the Splunk REST API for data management, visualizing SPL search results, and packaging your apps for deployment. Like they say, “There’s an app for that!” And, Splunk Education offers training for the ‘app for that!’  Gotta get more knowledge | Master the SUI toolkit  Lantern Getting Started Guide | AI-driven insights with Splunk software  Five years ago, amid a world of face masks, Zoom school, and makeshift home offices, Splunk Lantern was launched as a beacon of clarity in uncertain times. Lantern set out to deliver trusted, self-service guidance powered by the real-world expertise of technical Splunkers. Since then, it’s grown into a go-to resource, helping hundreds of thousands of users with practical how-tos, insider tips, and best practices. Today, we’re celebrating that journey—and shining a light on our newest release, Getting Started with Splunk Artificial Intelligence. This is a prescriptive guide designed to help users harness AI/ML capabilities in Splunk software with confidence. Cheers to five more years of lighting the way—and integrating AI to make them brighter. Gotta get the guide | It's all about AI Things You Needa Know Splunk Certification | No prereqs, no problem We know you’re smart! So, starting June 30, you won’t need to prove it to take one of our most popular Splunk Certifications. The Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer (CDE) certification will no longer require prerequisites—making it easier than ever to level up your security credentials. This advanced certification validates your ability to use Splunk Enterprise Security and SOAR to optimize workflows, craft detections, and build powerful automations. And with all exams just $25 at .conf25, there’s never been a better (or more budget-friendly) time to certify or recertify. Walk-up testing is available, but spots fill fast—so register early and show your skills in Boston! Needa get your CDE certification | No prereqs necessary A taste of Splunk | More than 80 courses What’s more fun than those tiny spoons and free samples at the ice cream shop? How about a taste of Splunk analytics? There are still some tasty things in life that can bring you joy and cost you nothing. Take for example over 80 free Splunk training courses. Our self-paced training courses are accessible online – covering a wide range of topics, from basic Splunk functionalities to advanced security operations. By making these resources freely available, Splunk seeks to empower aspiring cybersecurity professionals to develop in-demand skills and enhance their career prospects in a rapidly evolving field. Our samples will get you hooked – no tiny spoons required.  Needa get started | Free eLearning  Places You’ll Wanna Go Splunk University in Beantown | Where learning meets lobstah rolls Chowder, championships, and cutting-edge tech—Boston has it all. And this year, Splunk University is going to be part of its modern history between September 6–8. Splunk Education is rolling into town for the ultimate pre-game before .conf25, offering hands-on labs, expert-led workshops, and a front-row seat to learning with our top instructors. Whether you’re walking the Freedom Trail or walking into your next certification exam, you’ll be surrounded by fellow Splunk enthusiasts sharpening their skills in one of America’s oldest cities. And if you need more reasons to join us, check out Eric Fusilero’s blog to see why he thinks Splunk University and all-things Splunk Education at .conf25 may inspire you even more than the athletes rowing on the Charles River.  Gotta go to Boston | The new campus for Splunk University Splunk Fundamentals on YouTube | Scroll less, learn more.  Caught in a doom scroll? Scroll with purpose and head over to our new Splunk eLearning Fundamentals YouTube playlist! We’ve dropped 12 fresh, bite-sized promo videos designed to introduce more novice learners to our foundational Splunk elearning courses. These quick-hit “how-to” shorts are designed to get you curious about what’s possible. Jump in to see what’s available and get hooked on more positive and productive content – your nervous system will thank you.  Gotta change the vibe | Head to YouTube shorts Find Your Way | Learning Bits and Breadcrumbs Go Chat | Join our Community User Group Slack Channel Go Stream It  | The Latest Course Releases (Some with Non-English Captions!) Go Last Minute | Seats Still Available for ILT Go to STEP | Get Upskilled Go Discuss Stuff | Join the Community Go Social | LinkedIn for News Go Index It | Subscribe to our Newsletter   Thanks for sharing a few minutes of your day with us – whether you’re looking to grow your mind, career, or spirit, you can bet your sweet SaaS, we got you. If you think of anything else we may have missed, please reach out to us at indexEducation@splunk.com.  Answer to Index This: “Nice belt.”   ... View more

It’s premiere season, and Splunk Education is rolling out new releases you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re dipping your toes into the world of data analytics for the first time or returning for an exciting sequel of skill-building, our new courses are here to help you reach your goals. Our programs include expert instructors, interactive labs, and self-paced offerings that will keep you on the edge of your seat.     Here’s what’s playing this month:    Instructor-Led Feature Course Platform: Building Splunk UI Apps Get a front-row seat to hands-on training led by Splunk experienced instructors. Learn how to build intuitive, user-friendly apps that wow your audience—no popcorn required. Paid eLearning with Labs Platform: Introduction to Implementing Splunk SmartStore for Indexer Clusters Go behind the scenes. You’ll dig into SmartStore architecture, explore cluster configurations, and build confidence in deploying data at scale. Free On-Demand Offerings Observability: Installing and Administering ITSI, AppDynamics 25.1 Update Security: Developing SOAR Playbooks for Splunk Enterprise Security There are no tickets to purchase or long lines to contend with for these new releases! So, if you’re looking to turn your curiosity into career currency, then find the course that supports your learning journey and we will see you in class.  Explore the full Splunk Course Catalog, grab a virtual seat, learn something new, and stay tuned for next month’s feature drops from Splunk Education. — Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

Welcome back to Splunk Classroom Chronicles, our ongoing blog series that pulls back the curtain on Splunk Education. Each episode introduces you to the passionate people behind our instructor-led training and shares stories straight from the classroom, in the words of our dedicated learners.   In a world where tech is constantly evolving, staying sharp means staying curious. That’s where Splunk Education comes in. Our hands-on, interactive courses are designed to not only build technical confidence but to also foster an engaging, practical learning environment. With expert instructors, thoughtfully-developed content, and labs that bring Splunk to life, we’re here to help learners grow no matter where they are in their learning journey.  Episode 3 | Let’s Meet More Instructors  In this episode of Splunk Classroom Chronicles, we’re shining the spotlight on a new group of passionate pros behind our instructor-led training. You’ll get a peek into several of our popular courses  – from Architecting Splunk Enterprise Deployments to Search Optimization – and hear what learners have to say about their classroom experiences. Behind every hands-on lab and well-paced module is a collaborative effort between our expert course developers and dynamic instructors. Together, they bring Splunk Education to life. Architecting Splunk Enterprise Deployments Architecting Splunk Enterprise Deployments is a 9-hour course for architects and others tasked with implementing and managing large enterprise deployments.The course covers Splunk deployment planning, Index and resource planning, an overview of Splunk clustering, forwarder selections and forwarder management, integration with other Splunk and third-party products, performance monitoring and tuning, and Splunk use cases. Sandya Arunn is one of the course instructors and Tomer Gurantz is the course developer.  Here’s what one student had to say about Sandya Arunn “The instructor explained the topic clearly and effectively. She took the time to address every question from the participants, and whenever there was any confusion, she revisited the topic to provide further clarification. Her teaching style was engaging and kept the session interesting throughout.” Enroll Today  You can enroll in this course and meet Sandya here on the STEP Learning Platform.  __________________________________ Visualizing and Alerting in Splunk Observability Cloud Visualizing and Alerting in Splunk Observability Cloud is a blended course for Devops/SREs and Developers. The course describes ways to enhance dashboards and alerts to help with troubleshooting. You will also be able to find insights using analytics in charts and detectors and to create detectors for common use cases. You will experience 4.5 hours of instructor-led content and approximately 30 minutes of eLearning. Adham labib ali is one of the course instructors and Coleen Stanley is the course developer.  Here’s what one student had to say about Adham labib ali “The instructor was perfect. This was by far the best Splunk training I've had so far. Thanks to Adham, the level of pedagogy was truly outstanding, very clear and delivered with deep expertise. Thank you!” Enroll Today  You can enroll in this course and meet Adham here on the STEP Learning Platform.  __________________________________ Search Optimization Search Optimization is a three-hour course designed for power users who want to improve search performance. The course will cover how search modes affect performance, how to create an efficient basic search, how to accelerate reports and data models, and how to use the tstats command to quickly query data. Haya Husain is one of the course instructors and Anna Morales is the course developer.  Here’s what one student had to say about Haya Husain  “Haya, the instructor, was very skilled. She was very responsive and interested. Her pace was perfect, and she explained things very well. She was very smooth. Overall, one of the best presenters in a long time. I am in Toastmasters, and so I’m not easily impressed. Management types could learn a few things here.” Enroll Today  You can enroll in this course and meet Haya here on the STEP Learning Platform.  __________________________________ Splunk Enterprise System Administration Splunk Enterprise System Administration is an 18-hour course designed for system administrators who are responsible for managing the Splunk Enterprise environment. The course provides the fundamental knowledge of Splunk license manager, indexers, and search heads. It covers configuration, management, and monitoring core Splunk Enterprise components. Alex Privee is one of the course instructors and Kevin Stewart is the course developer.  Here’s what one student had to say about Alex Privee "Alex was a wonderful instructor. They were responsive, entertaining, and engaging. I felt like I was able to grasp the concepts presented in the class with relative ease." Enroll Today  You can enroll in this course and meet Alex here on the STEP Learning Platform.  __________________________________ Resources and Reminders If we’ve piqued your interest in the value of Splunk Education and you’d like to increase your Splunk knowledge or get started on your journey, here are some useful resources: Course Registration: Ready to take the next step? Register for these or any of our courses here.  Splunk Education: Visit the official Splunk Education website to explore more courses and certification details. Splunk Lantern: Get field-tested guidance on use cases and best practices using Splunk Lantern. Community Insights: Join the Splunk Community to connect with other users and get insights into best practices and troubleshooting. Splunk Certification: Validate your Splunk proficiency with any of our Splunk Certifications. Whether you're a new administrator or a seasoned Splunk veteran, our courses are designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in your role. Stay curious, keep learning, and we look forward to seeing you in one of our upcoming classes!   ... View more

When you think of Boston, you might picture colonial charm, world-class universities, or even the crack of a bat at Fenway. This September, you can add one more to the list: a one-of-a-kind opportunity to sharpen your Splunk skills and connect with our most seasoned technical instructors at .conf25 and Splunk University. This year’s event, being held at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, isn’t just about big keynotes and bold innovations—it’s about rolling up your sleeves and diving into the interactive, hands-on learning that defines Splunk Education. As part of the experience, our experts will be leading a dynamic lineup of Interactive Workshop Sessions, where attendees solve real security challenges, explore automation, and gain technical insights that can immediately be put to use. Get Ready for a Hands-On Experience with Our Instructors These sessions aren’t your typical talks. Interactive Workshops are designed to simulate live environments, guiding participants through product use cases, real scenarios, and active demos. Bring your laptop and get ready to work alongside the best in the business. Here’s a quick look at what’s in store: S3crets in the AWS Cloudtrail: Unraveling Data Exfiltration One Event at a Time Monday, Sep 8 | 1:45 PM – 3:00 PM EDT Instructors: Sarah Joy & Daniella Herrera Follow a single clue and trace the steps of a sophisticated data exfiltration attack in AWS. This hands-on session will challenge you to think like a threat hunter as you uncover privilege escalations, evasions, and hidden S3 secrets. Add to schedule Enterprise Security 8.0: Enhanced Detection and Investigation for the SOC Tuesday, Sep 9 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT Instructors: Dace McPherson & Lauri Harris Learn how to accelerate your SOC response using new detection and investigation capabilities in Splunk Enterprise Security. This workshop will walk you through every step of the investigation—from alert to analysis to action. Add to schedule Risk to Rewards: Apply Machine Learning to RBA and Reward Yourself Tuesday, Sep 9 | 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM EDT Instructors: Rao Durvasula & Matthew Dami Discover how to amplify your risk-based alerting strategy using machine learning. You’ll learn techniques to cluster risky objects, calculate scores, and uncover threat patterns like firewall exploitation by malware. Add to schedule REST Easy, SOC Analyst: Enhance SOAR with Threat Intelligence from Splunk ES Wednesday, Sep 10 | 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM EDT Instructors: Chris Huryn & Kasia Lelonek Build effective SOAR playbooks using the Visual Playbook Editor—no Python needed. Learn how to query and update threat intelligence via REST APIs and turn Splunk Enterprise Security into an orchestration powerhouse. Add to schedule   Join Us in Boston If you’re looking to gain practical, high-impact skills that will set you apart, this is the moment. Whether you're attending Splunk University (Sept 6–8) for immersive training or diving into workshops during .conf25, you’ll walk away better prepared to tackle today’s toughest data and security challenges. Secure your spot today at conf.splunk.com Don’t forget to register for Splunk University and use Training Units to pay for your track Consider getting Splunk Certified onsite at .conf25 Come early, stay sharp, and leave with more than just inspiration—leave with expertise. ... View more

May 2025 Edition Hayyy Splunk Education Enthusiasts and the Eternally Curious!  We’re back with this month’s edition of indexEducation, the newsletter that takes an untraditional twist on what’s new with Splunk Education. We hope the updates about our courses, certification program, and self-paced training will feed your obsession to learn, grow, and advance your careers. Let’s get started with an index for maximum performance readability: Training You Gotta Take | Things You Needa Know | Places You’ll Wanna Go Training You Gotta Take Boston to pre-game | Splunk University – September 6-8 Get ready to tailgate with the best — Splunk University is heading to Boston, Sept 6–8, 2025! This is your ultimate pre-game before .conf25, packed with hands-on labs, expert-led workshops, and face-to-face learning with the Splunk Education team. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or gear up for the big event, this in-person experience will quench your thirst for knowledge. You may have avoided any 8 a.m. classes in college, but consider Early Bird registration so you can save big before the June 9 deadline!  Gotta go to Boston | The new campus for Splunk University The latest eLearning with Labs | SOC Essentials Oh, the frustration of hunting for that one essential missing sock! Err, wait, that’s not what this is about. We’re actually announcing our newest SOC Essentials: Introduction to Threat Hunting eLearning with Labs course. In this self-paced learning, you’ll go through the PEAK Threat Hunting Framework and get hands-on practice with labs that help you prepare, plan, and execute different types of hunts. Taking this course may not help you locate that one renegade sock, but it will definitely help boost your threat hunting skills. Gotta take the latest | Enroll in eLearning with labs  Things You Needa Know Cisco Live! is music to our ears | San Diego, CA, June 8-12, 2025 If expert-led Splunk Education content isn’t enough to get you to San Diego this June, maybe a live show by The Killers will do the trick. Either way, you’ll want to join us at Cisco Live! from June 8–12, 2025, for the big tech event of the year. Discover how Cisco is reshaping the future of infrastructure, security, and AI—and catch Splunk Education in action as part of the learning lineup. From hands-on sessions to free Cisco certification exams, it’s the ultimate mix of professional development, tech innovation, and a great night of rock and roll. Needa know the details | Find out more   Splunk Certification | Level up or re-certify at .conf25 Is your Splunk Certification nearing its expiration date? Well then, .conf25 is the perfect opportunity to knock out re-certification the quick, easy, and budget-friendly way. All exams are just $25 this year—no limit, no pre-reqs for our new cybersecurity certs, and no excuses. Whether you're refreshing your current credentials or looking for new badges to elevate your resume, it's never been easier to sit for our exams. Walk-up registration is available in Boston, but it’s a best practice to register early and avoid the wait or the sell out. Sharpen your skills, make your resume stand out, and keep your certifications current—at  this year’s .conf25 testing center. Needa get Splunk Certifications | Register for .conf25 in Boston Places You’ll Wanna Go Lantern Blog | New series just dropped This month on the Lantern Blog, we’re lighting your path to smarter Splunking with a new series of articles designed to help you solve real data problems—fast. Whether you’re a Splunk admin trying to squeeze more performance out of your indexing, forwarding, or search heads, or you’re looking to reduce log size using SPL2 templates, we’ve got practical, ready-to-use insights you can safely apply in production. Plus, don’t miss new content on the Cisco integration, platform upgrades, and more. Feeling in the dark? Don’t, because Splunk Lantern is our online customer success center that provides advice from Splunk experts on valuable data insights, key use cases, and more.  Wanna go toward the light | Lantern The ‘Tube | Short videos. Big impact. Wearing shorts to a red carpet event? Probably not the best look. But Splunk How-To YouTube Shorts? Now those are always appropriate! Our new series of bite-sized videos delivers fast, focused insights to keep you learning on the go —whether you're prepping for a certification exam, exploring new courses, or curious about our latest learning programs. From Last Minute Learning highlights to insider tips on our newest offerings, these 60-second videos pack serious value into every frame. Go get them shorts | Splunk learning, one quick hit at a time Find Your Way | Learning Bits and Breadcrumbs Go Chat | Join our Community User Group Slack Channel Go Stream It  | The Latest Course Releases (Some with Non-English Captions!) Go Last Minute | Seats Still Available for ILT Go to STEP | Get Upskilled Go Discuss Stuff | Join the Community Go Social | LinkedIn for News Go Index It | Subscribe to our Newsletter   Thanks for sharing a few minutes of your day with us – whether you’re looking to grow your mind, career, or spirit, you can bet your sweet SaaS, we got you. If you think of anything else we may have missed, please reach out to us at indexEducation@splunk.com.  Answer to Index This: Silence ... View more

Growth doesn’t just happen—it’s nurtured. Like tending a garden, developing your Splunk skills takes the right environment, a little structure, and guidance from those who know how to bring out your best. That’s where instructor-led training comes in. Our expert instructors are here to help you grow faster, dig deeper, and thrive in the ever-evolving data landscape. At Splunk Education, we’re constantly planting new learning opportunities—especially for those who value real-time interaction and expert support. While we offer a full catalog of learning formats—from free eLearning to interactive labs and YouTube How-To Shorts—this month we’re especially excited about our instructor-led training (ILT) lineup. This month’s ILT course release includes: Mastering Splunk Data Management Techniques – This course focuses on technical skills related to data management processes and will benefit professionals involved in designing, building, and optimizing Splunk data ingestion pipelines. [Enroll now] Building Splunk UI Apps – Learn how to build dynamic and responsive UIs, use the Splunk REST API to manage data, display the results of SPL searches, and package apps for deployment. [Enroll now] Prefer to learn at your own pace? We’re also sharing three new eLearning with Labs courses to support security operations: SOC Essentials: Introduction to Threat Hunting (Enroll now) Developing Splunk SOAR Playbooks in the Visual Playbook Editor (Enroll now) Implementing Splunk SOAR Community Playbooks (Enroll now) Whether you’re just getting your hands dirty or looking to cultivate deeper expertise, these new releases are here to help you thrive. Explore the full Splunk Course Catalog and take the next step in your learning journey—because the seeds you plant today might just grow into your next big career move. See you next month for another round of fresh training from your friends at Splunk Education! — Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

Pack your bags (and maybe your dancing shoes)—Cisco Live is heading to San Diego, June 8–12, 2025, and Splunk Education will be part of the excitement. This is your chance to dive into expert-led learning sessions, explore the future of infrastructure, security, and AI, and elevate your skills with free Cisco certification exams. Splunk Education will represent The Splunk Education crew will be on the show floor at the World of Solutions, ready to cross-pollinate learning with Cisco enthusiasts from around the globe. We’ll have experts showcasing our full lineup of Splunk training offerings, including industry-recognized certifications and free self-paced courses to help you or your team get started with Splunk. Our technical learning courses will help you connect the dots between data and action—so come find us and get one-on-one guidance and demos. Cisco learning opportunities And for all our Cisco fans, if you're looking to sharpen your skills, explore AI-powered infrastructure, or just geek out with fellow learners, Cisco Live is the place to do it. Don’t miss this chance to join hands-on sessions, take a free Cisco certification exam, and explore how Splunk and Cisco together are redefining security, observability, and learning. Register now and meet us in San Diego. You bring the curiosity—we’ll bring the knowledge, and Cisco will bring The Killers! ... View more

Are you ready to take your Splunk skills to the next level? Get set, because Splunk University is back, and this year we’re delivering the ultimate in-person learning experience right in the heart of Boston! Join us September 6–8, 2025, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center for three days packed with expert-led, hands-on sessions that will deepen your Splunk mastery like never before. Expert guidance and support This isn’t your average technical training opportunity. Splunk University is designed with Splunk Education experts to guide you through interactive workshops, live labs, and deep dives to sharpen your skills and boost your confidence. You’ll collaborate face-to-face with experienced Splunkers, solve real-world challenges, and walk away empowered to tackle your biggest data projects. Early Bird Pricing is live Don’t miss the chance to lock in your spot (and savings) for this one-of-a-kind educational adventure. Early Bird registration closes June 9 at 11:59 p.m. PT.  All registration details, pricing, and package information are detailed here. Attend .conf25 with confidence Plus, by attending Splunk University, you’ll roll right into .conf25 (September 8–11) with new skills, new insights, and new connections — ready to make the most of the entire Splunk Boston experience. There’s no better time to invest in your growth. We can’t wait to welcome you for an unforgettable, hands-on learning journey in Boston! Learn more about the full .conf25 experience here. Happy Learning! – Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

April 2025 Edition Hayyy Splunk Education Enthusiasts and the Eternally Curious!  We’re back with this month’s edition of indexEducation, the newsletter that takes an untraditional twist on what’s new with Splunk Education. We hope the updates about our courses, certification program, and self-paced training will feed your obsession to learn, grow, and advance your careers. Let’s get started with an index for maximum performance readability: Training You Gotta Take | Things You Needa Know | Places You’ll Wanna Go Training You Gotta Take The latest | Mastering Splunk Data Management Techniques Is it pronounced day-ta or da-ta? No matter how you say it, one thing's clear—data is king. In this four-day, instructor-led course, you’ll take your data administration basics to the next level. This hands-on experience dives deep into the art and science of managing data and data ingestion. From designing ingestion pipelines to optimizing them for peak performance, you'll walk away with the technical know-how to master Splunk data with confidence and never have to justify how you pronounce data again.  Gotta take the latest | New release for mastering data   Last minute | We’ve got a seat for you Shout out to everyone who’s tech-ed-curious! We’re back with Last Minute Learning opportunities! If you’re one of those people who needs a pressing deadline to get motivated, then hurry up and register for open seats in some of our most popular classes. Each week, we share a list of the upcoming instructor-led classes that still have seats available. Just register with your Splunk.com account and use your company training units or a credit card to purchase.  Gotta get to class | Last minute opportunities Things You Needa Know New video | Tom hits all the right notes on Smartness Splunk user by day, pianist by passion—Tom Kopchak finds balance and harmony in his career by growing his Splunk expertise. In our latest Smartness Series video, Tom shares his journey with Splunk Education and the Splunk Community. From tuning Splunk in his own organization to striking a chord of lifelong learning, Tom is inspiring and insightful. Get to know Tom as he shares his best practices.  Needa know Tom’s secret to success | Watch the video Splunk Academic Alliance | Bringing you stronger colleagues right out of college Imagine this…you're working in a high-pressure Security Operations Center and the new grad just hired to work with you already knows their way around Splunk, can triage threats using ES, and automate responses with SOAR. That’s the power of the newly expanded Splunk Academic Alliance. This is a game-changer for future teammates, hiring managers, and the entire security community. We’re helping to develop your future cyber peers with Splunk Education and Splunk Academic Alliance – turning imagination into reality. Needa know what’s new | Expanded program supports security Places You’ll Wanna Go Lantern Lunch n’ Learns | Bringing Splunk know-how to the table  Splunkers love sharing with the community—and they do it best using the Lantern platform. This month, Lantern is sharing insights from Splunk’s Lunch ’n Learn series – serving up insights from seasoned Splunkers eager to share real-world insights from the inside. These peer-led sessions cover everything from workload management to Enterprise Security correlation searches to freezing and thawing data buckets. Dig into a satisfying helping of Splunk expertise on the blog.  Wanna go to lunch | Lantern has a menu of knowledge Splunk University | Coming to Boston - September 6-8 .conf25 is Splunk’s most anticipated event of the year, with the Splunk University traditionally kicking off the excitement. If your job is about keeping your organization secure, reliable, and moving at the speed of innovation, then you definitely cannot miss this learning experience. Save the date for three days of deep learning with Splunk University hands-on training, empowering sessions, compelling keynotes, and interactive experiences, plus enjoy opportunities to connect with peers and have tons of fun. Join us in Boston this year for a wicked good time!  Gotta go to Boston | It’s the new home of Splunk University Find Your Way | Learning Bits and Breadcrumbs Go Chat | Join our Community User Group Slack Channel Go Stream It  | The Latest Course Releases (Some with Non-English Captions!) Go Last Minute | Seats Still Available for ILT Go to STEP | Get Upskilled Go Discuss Stuff | Join the Community Go Social | LinkedIn for News Go Index It | Subscribe to our Newsletter   Thanks for sharing a few minutes of your day with us – whether you’re looking to grow your mind, career, or spirit, you can bet your sweet SaaS, we got you. If you think of anything else we may have missed, please reach out to us at indexEducation@splunk.com.  Answer to Index This: The minus sign. Place minus (-) between 555 and 55 to make this equation: 555 – 55 = 500. ... View more

At Splunk Education, we’re driven by curiosity—both ours and yours! That’s why we’re committed to delivering engaging learning experiences for every skill level and learning style.  A variety of learning options From free eLearning, to eLearning with Labs, to Instructor-led Courses (ILT), we’re here for your curiosity, whether you appreciate self-paced options or interactive, expert-led sessions. For quick tips and insights, you can also go social with our Splunk YouTube How-Tos and dig deeper into use case tips by accessing articles on Splunk Lantern.   The latest in our catalog We’re thrilled to announce the latest additions to our course catalog! Every month, we release fresh content to keep you ahead of the curve.  This month, we’re unveiling a new ILT course to support our platform, Splunk Enterprise: Mastering Splunk Data Management Techniques (Enroll) We are also excited to introduce three new eLearning with Labs courses to support Splunk Security:  SOC Essentials: Introduction to Threat Hunting (Enroll)  Developing Splunk SOAR Playbooks in the Visual Playbook Editor (Enroll)  Implementing Splunk SOAR Community Playbooks (Enroll)  These courses provide essential insights into areas like data analytics and security operations, crucial for anyone looking to enhance their Splunk proficiency capabilities. Explore all of our offerings here in the Splunk Course Catalog.  Every month brings new learning opportunities to expand your knowledge, boost your career, and strengthen enterprise resilience. Stay on top of the latest course offerings and take the next step toward Splunk mastery – your next career breakthrough could be just one course away. We look forward to seeing you next month! — Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

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   ... View more

  March 2025 Edition Hayyy Splunk Education Enthusiasts and the Eternally Curious!  We’re back with this month’s edition of indexEducation, the newsletter that takes an untraditional twist on what’s new with Splunk Education. We hope the updates about our courses, certification program, and self-paced training will feed your obsession to learn, grow, and advance your careers. Let’s get started with an index for maximum performance readability: Training You Gotta Take | Things You Needa Know | Places You’ll Wanna Go  Training You Gotta Take All the free stuff | More than 80 courses Sunshine. Smiles. Fresh air. There are still some wonderful things in life that are free. Now, add over 80 free Splunk training courses, and you’ve got the recipe for a really good day. Our self-paced training courses are accessible online – covering a wide range of topics, from basic Splunk functionalities to advanced security operations. By making these resources freely available, Splunk seeks to empower aspiring cybersecurity professionals to develop in-demand skills and enhance their career prospects in a rapidly evolving field. Smile, we got you.  Gotta get some freebies | Get started The latest  | New courses with all the feels You know that feeling you get after a new haircut or when you slip into a fresh cotton t-shirt?  That’s exactly how we feel about our latest course releases in Splunk Education. Whether you’re jumping into the world of Splunk for the first time or sharpening your expertise, we’ve got the perfect fit for your learning style. Each month, Splunk Education announces our freshest course releases – from free eLearning and hands-on labs to interactive, instructor-led courses, our diverse lineup ensures you're always on the cutting edge. Feel good about investing in a fresh new you. Gotta see what’s new | If it’s free it’s me Things You Needa Know Splunk Lantern | What the cool kids are reading No more stumbling in the dark—Splunk Lantern is here to shine a light on the best ways to unlock the full potential of your data! As a Splunk customer success center, Lantern provides expert advice, essential use cases, and practical tips to help you manage Splunk more efficiently. This month, we’re excited to share the top-read content that helped customers achieve more with Splunk. With over 350,000 new users diving into our content this past year, it’s clear that more people than ever are finding value in our insights. Hang out with us on the Lantern site and on the Splunk Community – it’s cool to be schooled.  Needa light things up | Find your use case here Org managers | Get your toolkit We love our STEP Org Managers and they love you, which is why they dedicate their time to help learners like you navigate the Splunk Training and Enablement Platform (STEP). To make their job even easier, we provide them with an Org Manager Toolkit, a resource-packed guide designed to streamline training unit management and support learners through course enrollment. The kits include tips, best practices, team slides, and shareable messaging. If you’re a learner within an organization, get to know your Org Manager and show them some love because you’ll need their blessing before you jump into training. And, org managers, check out the latest kit (it’s in your inbox too). Needa help your learners | Use the toolkit Places You’ll Wanna Go Splunk Blogs | Students rock the SOCs  What do UNLV, LSU, and Cal Poly all have in common – besides their fun culture and cool mascots? Their students are gaining real-world cybersecurity skills in student-powered Security Operations Centers thanks to Splunk Academic Alliance training. Splunk is committed to bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world security operations through our Academic Alliance program, which provides students and educators with free access to Splunk’s industry-leading software and training. By empowering the future workforce with cutting-edge tools and knowledge, the Splunk Academic Alliance is bridging the cybersecurity talent gap and shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Close the gap, rock the SOC!   Go to the blog | Find out who’s training in the SOC To the Community | At the last minute Whether you’re a procrastinator or on that Sigma grindset, we’ve got you covered. Last Minute Learning from Splunk offers you the option to get more learning courses under your belt faster, or make up for the courses you’ve been putting off. Each week on the Splunk Community blog, we share a list of the upcoming instructor-led classes that still have seats available. Subscribe to all Last Minute Learning opportunities by selecting the Last Minute Learning label on the blog site and select “Subscribe”.  Go to the Community | Last Minute Learning Find Your Way | Learning Bits and Breadcrumbs Go Chat | Join our Community User Group Slack Channel Go Stream It  | The Latest Course Releases (Some with Non-English Captions!) Go Last Minute | Seats Still Available for ILT Go to STEP | Get Upskilled Go Discuss Stuff | Join the Community Go Social | LinkedIn for News Go Index It | Subscribe to our Newsletter   Thanks for sharing a few minutes of your day with us – whether you’re looking to grow your mind, career, or spirit, you can bet your sweet SaaS, we got you. If you think of anything else we may have missed, please reach out to us at indexEducation@splunk.com.  Answer to Index This: Two. The inside and the outside. ... View more

Remember Splunk Community member Tom Kopchak? If you caught the first episode of our Smartness interview series, you already know how impactful his journey with Splunk has been. Now, we’re diving even deeper into his story with a brand-new companion video! Tom shares how Splunk Education played a pivotal role in advancing his career and optimizing Splunk for his organization. From top-tier training to the power of the Splunk Community, his experience highlights just how transformative the right resources can be. 🎥 Watch the video now and revisit Tom’s inspiring path in Episode 1. Let his success story spark your next move with Splunk! Inspired by Tom’s journey? Boost your Splunk expertise with the same tools that helped him succeed: Splunk Lantern – Practical insights and real-world solutions. Splunk Docs – Your go-to knowledge base for everything Splunk. Splunk Education – Courses designed to make you a Splunk pro. Splunk Community– Connect, collaborate, and grow with other Splunk users. Splunk Certifications – Validate your skills and take your career to new heights. Tom's tutorials You can learn more about Tom and access some of his great Splunk tutorials right here!    Happy Learning!  -Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

The Splunk Community is a powerful network of users, educators, and organizations working together to tackle one of the biggest challenges in cybersecurity today—building the next generation of skilled professionals. Splunk is committed to bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world security operations through our Academic Alliance program, which provides students and educators with free access to Splunk’s industry-leading software and training. Read the full blog from Eric Fusilero, VP of Global Enablement and Education, who shares how the Splunk Academic Alliance equips students with training, SOC experience, and certifications to launch cybersecurity careers. Through hands-on experience with Splunk, students at universities like UNLV, LSU, and Cal Poly are gaining real-world cybersecurity skills in student-run Security Operations Centers (SOCs). These programs allow students to actively monitor and respond to cyber threats, preparing them to step confidently into critical cybersecurity roles after graduation. By empowering the future workforce with cutting-edge tools and knowledge, we’re not just filling the cybersecurity talent gap—we’re shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Read more about how Splunk is helping students move from the classroom to their careers in the blog here: Bridging the Gap: Splunk Helps Students Move from Classroom to Career. ... View more

February 2025 Edition Hayyy Splunk Education Enthusiasts and the Eternally Curious!  We’re back with this month’s edition of indexEducation, the newsletter that takes an untraditional twist on what’s new with Splunk Education. We hope the updates about our courses, certification program, and self-paced training will feed your obsession to learn, grow, and advance your careers. Let’s get started with an index for maximum performance readability: Training You Gotta Take | Things You Needa Know | Places You’ll Wanna Go Training You Gotta Take Instructor-led Training | Training tales and testimonials It’s time to get curious with Splunk Classroom Chronicles. This new series introduces you to our top-notch instructors and course developers, and highlights stories and feedback from our learners. We’re spilling the tea about how to keep up in today’s fast-paced work environment with continuous professional development. Splunk Education offers engaging, interactive training to keep you one step ahead of the bad guys. From hands-on labs to expert-led sessions, grab a virtual seat and become part of our tales and testimonials. Gotta meet the instructors | Read the tales Splunk Enterprise Data Administration | You can get data in Some things are just worth the investment – Italian coffee, quality running shoes, new tires. The same holds true for Splunk Education courses, which sometimes require a solid investment in time. With the Splunk Enterprise System Administration course under your belt, you’re now ready for the 18-hour Splunk Enterprise Data Administration course, which is designed for administrators who are responsible for getting data into Splunk indexers. Structured into 15 modules, this course provides the fundamental knowledge of Splunk forwarders and methods to get remote data into Splunk indexers. It covers installation, configuration, management, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Splunk forwarders and Splunk Deployment Server components. Gotta invest the time | You’re worth 18 hours Things You Needa Know Answers to all the questions | Self-serve with FAQs If you don’t use self-checkout, are you even living in the modern AI era? Kidding. But seriously, self-service can be a real time-saver if you know how to maneuver it. At Splunk Education, we try to make our processes simple, but there are times you’ll have questions. Your peers have helped curate the most popular and frequently-asked questions – all available online and easy to follow. Bar code scanning skills are not required. Needa get help | FAQs are your guide Splunk Certified users earn 40% more | Hack your career If you want to level up and capture that new promotion, getting Splunk Certified is the ultimate cheat code. One of our many certifications, the Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst badge proves you’ve got the skills to analyze threats, hunt risks, and defend like a pro. Whether you’re aiming for a SOC analyst role or leveling up your cyber career, this certification helps you stand out. Become the boss you’re always trying to beat.  Needa earn more | Get Splunk Certified Places You’ll Wanna Go To class next week | We’ve got space for you Whether you’re a procrastinator or on that Sigma grindset, we’ve got you covered. Last Minute Learning from Splunk offers you the option to get more learning courses under your belt faster, or make up for the courses you’ve been putting off. Each week, we share a list of the upcoming instructor-led classes that still have seats available. Just register with your Splunk.com account and use your company training units or a credit card to purchase.  Go right now | Last Minute Instructor-led Courses To a bright spot | Splunk Lantern TFW you see the light. Splunk Lantern is your go-to hub for expert tips, use cases, and smarter ways to manage Splunk. Whether you need Getting Started Guides, Product Tips, or insights into data sources and types, Lantern is the place – with new content every month. This month, read expert articles on Splunk Platform Health Checks, OpenTelemetry, Edge Processor integration, compliance in regulated industries, workload management, and advanced data analysis. Smartness cannot thrive in darkness, so go find the light.  Go to Lantern | Simplified advice on the blog Find Your Way | Learning Bits and Breadcrumbs Go Chat | Join our Community User Group Slack Channel Go Stream It  | The Latest Course Releases (Some with Non-English Captions!) Go Last Minute | Seats Still Available for ILT Go to STEP | Get Upskilled Go Discuss Stuff | Join the Community Go Social | LinkedIn for News Go Index It | Subscribe to our Newsletter Thanks for sharing a few minutes of your day with us – whether you’re looking to grow your mind, career, or spirit, you can bet your sweet SaaS, we got you. If you think of anything else we may have missed, please reach out to us at indexEducation@splunk.com.    Answer to Index This: 6,457 The last digit is moved to the front to make the next number. ... View more

Whether it’s hummus, a ham sandwich, or a human, almost everything in this world has an expiration date. And, Splunk Education Training Units are no exception – always expiring one year from the date of purchase. Don’t let these slip by without using them to gain access to our valuable instructor-led training or eLearning with labs. Get the details here.  Work with your org manager to use those training units If you’re a Splunk user at one of our customers, make sure you connect with the person in your company who manages the Splunk training units. Let them know that you would love to take some of those already paid-for training units off their hands so they don’t expire before they get used. Oh, if you’re just a curious learner itching to get more Splunk courses under your belt and don’t officially use Splunk at your org, you can purchase training and register for class using a credit card. No problem! Enroll in some classes today – Here’s what’s popular Here are just a few of the more popular Instructor-led Splunk Education courses to choose from: Intro to Splunk Using Fields Visualizations Working with Time Statistical Processing Comparing Values Result Modification And, remember that training units can also be used for eLearning with labs if you prefer more self-paced learning.  See you in class – even at the last minute In the next two weeks, there are still seats available via our Last Minute Learning program. You can quickly get into some popular virtual instructor-led training courses that have low enrollment – available for purchase via training units or credit card. This is a great opportunity to take those training units that might be expiring soon! If your company has purchased a contract of TUs, please consult with your Org Manager to enroll in these paid classes.  At Splunk Education, we get excited about helping our learners excel. So, go get those training units and we’ll see you in class!   -- Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew Some fine print Training units expire at 12:01 AM Eastern Time on the expiration date. Registrations paid by training units must be placed before 12:01 AM Eastern Time. All instructor-led classes and dedicated classes paid by training units must start the day before the training units expire. ... View more

At Splunk Education, we’re dedicated to providing top-tier learning experiences that cater to every skill level and learning style. Whether you’re a beginner dipping your toes into Splunk for the first time or a seasoned professional looking to refine advanced skills, our wide variety of educational resources ensures that you’re always prepared for the next step in your journey. Our Diverse Course Offerings We’ve got you covered with a variety of learning options! Start strong with Free eLearning, dive deep with eLearning with Labs for hands-on practice, or benefit from Instructor-led Courses that provide interactive, expert-led sessions. Plus, don’t forget to validate your skills with Splunk Certifications. For those quick tips and insights, check out our Splunk YouTube How-Tos and Splunk Lantern, where you can access the latest guidance and best practices. Fresh Courses Just Released We’re thrilled to announce the latest additions to our course catalog! Every month, we release fresh content to keep you ahead of the curve. Whether you prefer the flexibility of self-paced eLearning or the structure of live, instructor-led courses, we have something for everyone. This month, we’re unveiling a brand-new instructor-led course, a cutting-edge eLearning with Labs course, and a new free eLearning course designed to elevate your Splunk skills. These courses provide essential insights into areas like security operations and observability, crucial for anyone looking to enhance their data-driven capabilities. Explore them now.  Global Learning, Now More Accessible In our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, we continue to expand our language offerings and add non-English captions to our eLearning content. This ensures that learners around the world can enhance their Splunk expertise in their preferred language, furthering our vision of a globally inclusive educational ecosystem. Every month brings new learning opportunities to expand your knowledge, boost your career, and strengthen enterprise resilience. Stay on top of the latest course offerings and take the next step toward Splunk mastery – your next career breakthrough could be just one course away. We look forward to seeing you next month! — Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

Welcome to the "Splunk Classroom Chronicles" series, created to help curious, career-minded learners get acquainted with Splunk Education and our instructor-led classes – and hear what other students are saying about their learning experiences.  In today's dynamic workplace, ongoing professional development is more important than ever, and Splunk is at the forefront of facilitating this growth through comprehensive, interactive online training sessions. Our courses are designed not only to enhance technical skills but to also enrich the overall learning experience. From engaging instructors to hands-on labs, each class is tailored to ensure that participants gain practical knowledge and real-world expertise. Episode 2 | Let’s Meet More Instructors  Join us for Episode 2 of our series as we explore the tales and testimonials from those who've experienced Splunk Education instructor-led training first-hand. You’ll meet our course instructors and developers – those who are dedicated to making your learning experience interesting, engaging, and valuable. Our Splunk course developers work to develop the quality curriculum and lab experiences, which is then handed off to our instructors. The end result, we hope, are happy learners with constructive feedback to share about our instructor-led courses. Administering Splunk Enterprise Security Course Administering Splunk Enterprise Security Course is a 13.5-hour course that prepares architects and systems administrators to install and configure Splunk Enterprise Security (ES). It covers ES event processing and normalization, deployment requirements, technology add-ons, dashboard dependencies, data models,managing risk, and customizing threat intelligence.  Chris Amidei is one of the course instructors and Nicole Bichon was the course developer.  Here’s what one student had to say about Chris Amidei “I not only learned the material I expected, but a few things I wasn't expecting that will help with my Splunk journey. Thank you!” Enroll Today  You can enroll in this course and meet Chris Amidei here on the STEP Learning Platform. SOC Essentials: Investigating and Threat Hunting Course In the SOC Essentials: Investigating and Threat Hunting Course you will learn and practice how to conduct investigations using Splunk Enterprise Security features, including Risk Based Alerting, through best practices shared by our security champions. You will also practice some common tasks using Splunk SOAR, and learn about the PEAK Threat Hunting framework and apply its basic concepts in hypothesis-driven threat-hunting. This course is part of a learning path that can help learners prepare for the role of a SOC Analyst and the Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst exam. Rick Rice is one of the course instructors and Daniela Herrera was the course developer.  Here’s what one student had to say about Rick Rice “Rick Rice is an informative and energetic instructor, which is great for an online training course. Best class I've taken all year! Rick is a great instructor, and encouraged attendee questions and engagement.” Enroll Today  You can enroll in this course and meet Rick Rice here on the STEP Learning Platform.  Implementing Splunk IT Service Intelligence 4.15 Implementing Splunk IT Service Intelligence 4.15 is an 18-hour course designed for administrator users who will implement Splunk IT Service Intelligence for analysts to use. The first day includes content from Using Splunk IT Service Intelligence. The course covers IT Service Intelligence analyst user training, designing, implementing services and searches, defining and adding entities, and more. Gary Swanson is one of the course instructors and Nate Pomeroy was the course developer.  Here’s what one student had to say about Gary Swanson “The instructor, Gary, did an excellent job leading the course. ITSI is, in my opinion, one of the most complex areas of the Splunk portfolio, with many moving parts and interdependent concepts. Gary did a fantastic job breaking everything down in a structured and engaging way, making it much easier to grasp. One of the highlights for me was his use of a car analogy to explain ITSI services. It was both clear and memorable, and I’m definitely going to borrow that when explaining ITSI to customers in the future.” Enroll Today  You can enroll in this course and meet Gary Swanson here on the STEP Learning Platform.  Splunk Enterprise Data Administration Splunk Enterprise Data Administration is an 18-hour course designed for administrators who are responsible for getting data into Splunk Indexers. The course provides the fundamental knowledge of Splunk forwarders and methods to get remote data into Splunk indexers. It covers installation, configuration, management, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Splunk forwarders and Splunk Deployment Server components. Pete Green is one of the course instructors and Kevin Stewart was the course developer.  Here’s what one student had to say about Pete Green “Pete was brilliant, giving time to assist in troubleshooting when I was stuck and making the 3 days an enjoyable experience!” Enroll Today  You can enroll in this course and meet Pete Green here on the STEP Learning Platform.  Resources and Reminders If we’ve piqued your interest in the value of Splunk Education and you’d like to increase your Splunk knowledge or get started on your journey, here are some useful resources: Course Registration: Ready to take the next step? Register for these or any of our courses here.  Splunk Education: Visit the official Splunk Education website to explore more courses and certification details. Splunk Lantern: Get field-tested guidance on use cases and best practices using Splunk Lantern. Community Insights: Join the Splunk Community to connect with other users and get insights into best practices and troubleshooting. Splunk Certification: Validate your Splunk proficiency with any of our Splunk Certifications. Whether you're a new administrator or a seasoned Splunk veteran, our courses are designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in your role. Stay curious, keep learning, and we look forward to seeing you in one of our upcoming classes! ... View more

January 2025 Edition Hayyy Splunk Education Enthusiasts and the Eternally Curious!  Happy New Year! We’re back with this month’s edition of indexEducation, the newsletter that takes an untraditional twist on what’s new with Splunk Education. We hope the updates about our courses, certification program, and self-paced training will feed your obsession to learn, grow, and advance your careers. Let’s get started with an index for maximum performance readability:   Training You Gotta Take | Things You Needa Know | Places You’ll Wanna Go  Training You Gotta Take Instructor-led Training | Making the grade just got easier A grade can tell you what you scored on a test, but it can’t measure your passion, effort, or potential. Starting January 1, 2025, you can attend Splunk Instructor-Led Training feeling more confident in your skills.That’s because we’re moving from lab grading to a focus on participation and knowledge comprehension. So, breathe a sigh of relief knowing that we’re hoping to foster a more simplified learning experience that aligns with industry best practices and fosters more engagement in the classroom. You get an A for effort!  Gotta get to class |  Now with less lab grade anxiety  Splunk Enterprise System Administration | Go big or go home Considered one of the most challenging track and field events to master, learning to pole vault can take years of dedicated practice. Good thing you’re trying to master Splunk and not the pole vault, right? Instead of years, you’ll need to invest just 12-hours if you’re a system administrator who is responsible for managing the Splunk Enterprise environment. The course, however, provides the fundamental knowledge of Splunk license manager, indexers and search heads. It covers configuration, management, and monitoring core Splunk Enterprise components. To become an expert, well, that requires a bit more time.  Gotta invest the time | Get the fundamentals in 12 hours Things You Needa Know Careers are boosting | New report validates your efforts Don’t you love it when you find out you’re on the right track in life? Well, get ready to feel that validation again thanks to the 2024 Splunk Career Impact Report. The report highlights how building skills and earning Splunk Certification lays the groundwork for success. Among a slew of other data, the report shows that 51% of surveyed Splunk users improved skills with Splunk Education (up 8% YoY). And for you Splunk Certified gurus, we learned that you earn an average of 14% more, have 46% more confidence in job security, and are 2.3x more likely to get that big raise. WTG! (We are so proud of your dedication.) Needa know the impact | Read the full report  Just the facts | Modern day Picasso  The old adage is that “a picture paints a thousand words,” but in today’s fast-paced world, the infographic is the new oil painting. An infographic breaks down the facts and figures so you don’t have to. If you didn’t have a chance to read through the entire Splunk Career Impact Report showing that proficiency in using Splunk offers a competitive edge for users and customers (hint, hint: see story above) – we got you. We’re laying out just the stats and metrics behind the survey in the new 2024 Career Impact Report Infographic. Picture your future here. Need know the numbers | Infographic shows your potential Places You’ll Wanna Go To the Splunk Community | Pedro is our video guest  Do you feel all the feels when someone inspiring shares their experiences? Oh yeah, then you’ll want to meet Splunk Community member, Pedro Borges, on our Smartness video series. Splunk users like Pedro are improving their careers and optimizing Splunk in their organization by tapping into Splunk Education resources and the vast Splunk Community. Want to follow in Pedro’s footsteps? Explore the same Splunk Education resources and Community tools that helped him succeed.  Go get the feels | Sneak a peek into Pedro’s world  The Customer Success Center | Splunk Lantern Splunk Education provides many modalities and channels for learning Splunk. One really cool opportunity is Splunk Lantern, which is a customer success center that provides advice from Splunk experts on valuable data insights, key use cases, and tips on managing Splunk more efficiently. If you’re not sure how Splunk Lantern can help you optimize Splunk in your organization, the team curates information and shares advice every month via Community blog updates. It’s time to lighten up with Lantern. Go to Lantern | Simplified advice on the blog Find Your Way | Learning Bits and Breadcrumbs Go Chat | Join our Community User Group Slack Channel Go Stream It  | The Latest Course Releases (Some with Non-English Captions!) Go Last Minute | Seats Still Available for ILT Go to STEP | Get Upskilled Go Discuss Stuff | Join the Community Go Social | LinkedIn for News Go Index It | Subscribe to our Newsletter Thanks for sharing a few minutes of your day with us – whether you’re looking to grow your mind, career, or spirit, you can bet your sweet SaaS, we got you. If you think of anything else we may have missed, please reach out to us at indexEducation@splunk.com.  Answer to Index This: Infinity   ... View more

At Splunk Education, we are committed to providing a robust learning experience for all users, regardless of skill level or learning preference. Whether you’re just starting your journey with Splunk or sharpening advanced skills, our broad range of educational resources ensures you’re prepared for every step.        Our Portfolio We offer Free eLearning to kickstart your learning, eLearning with Labs for hands-on practice, Instructor-led courses for interactive, expert guidance, and Splunk Certifications to validate your expertise. For quick tips and insights, explore our Splunk YouTube How-Tos and Splunk Lantern, where you'll find up-to-date guidance and best practices that reflect the latest in Splunk's capabilities. New Courses Available Every month, we release new courses designed to empower learners with the tools and knowledge they need to stay ahead in the evolving tech landscape. Whether you prefer self-paced eLearning or the structure of live instruction, there’s a course to fit your style. This month, we are excited to announce a new instructor-led course, a new eLearning with Labs course, a new free eLearning course to help you advance your Splunk skills.    These courses provide targeted insights into security operations and observability, essential for anyone looking to enhance their data-driven capabilities. Explore them today to stay ahead in your field! All courses are available through the Splunk Course Catalog, accessible via our banner or directly on our platform. Expanding Global Learning Access  As part of our commitment to accessibility and inclusion, we continue to translate eLearning courses into multiple languages and add non-English captions. This effort ensures that learners worldwide can grow their Splunk expertise in their preferred language, supporting our vision of an inclusive educational ecosystem. Each month presents new opportunities to expand your knowledge, boost your career, and enhance your contributions to enterprise resilience. Stay updated with the latest courses and continue your journey toward Splunk mastery – your next big career move could be just a course away. See you next month!  - Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

Remember Splunk Community member, Pedro Borges? If you tuned into Episode 2 of our Smartness interview series, you know just how inspiring his journey with Splunk has been! Now, we’re excited to share a new companion video that dives even deeper into his story.   Pedro shares how Splunk Education helped him transform his career and optimize Splunk for his organization. From leveraging top-tier training to tapping into the incredible Splunk Community, Pedro’s story is proof that the right resources can make a world of difference. Ready to follow Pedro’s lead? Take your Splunk skills to the next level by exploring the tools that made a difference for Pedro: Splunk Lantern: Your guide to real-world use cases and solutions. Splunk Docs: The ultimate knowledge base for everything Splunk. Splunk Education: Courses to help you master Splunk. Splunk Community: Join discussions and connect with Splunk enthusiasts. Splunk Certifications: Showcase your expertise and grow your career. We hope Pedro's story helps to inspire your next steps with Splunk Education and nurturing your growth mindset! -Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more