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Splunk Fundamentals for Effective Management of SOC and SIEM

Master the Essentials for Effective Security Monitoring Building a Strong Foundation in Splunk and SIEM


Oak Academy

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4 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Hi there,

Welcome to Splunk Fundamentals and SIEM course! This course equips you with the fundamental knowledge and skills to leverage Splunk for effective security monitoring within a SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) framework.

What you will learn:

  • Demystifying SIEM: Gain a solid understanding of SIEM concepts, its core functionalities, and how it centralizes log collection, analysis, and response for security events across your IT infrastructure.

  • Splunk for SIEM: Explore Splunk's role in the SIEM landscape. While not strictly a SIEM itself, Splunk offers powerful SIEM functionalities like log management, security analytics, and threat detection.

  • Data Ingestion Fundamentals: Learn various methods for ingesting data from security devices, applications, and network systems into Splunk for analysis.

  • Unlocking Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL): Master SPL, a powerful query language for searching, analyzing, and manipulating data within Splunk. SPL is essential for extracting valuable insights from your security data.

  • Building Security Dashboards and Reports: Discover how to create clear and actionable reports and visualizations using dashboards in Splunk. Effective visualization allows for quicker identification of security issues and trends.

If you want to learn about them, you are in the right place!

Thanks to this course,Thanks to this Splunk Fundamentals course, you'll be equipped to:

  • Explain SIEM functionalities and its role in security monitoring.

  • Leverage Splunk for effective security management within a SIEM framework.

  • Navigate data ingestion, search Splunk with SPL, and create informative dashboards.

SIEM Functionalities and Its Role in Security Monitoring

SIEM systems enhance security monitoring by:

  • Log Management: Aggregating logs from various sources.

  • Event Correlation: Identifying patterns and correlations in data.

  • Real-Time Monitoring: Detecting suspicious behavior instantly.

  • Incident Response: Automating detection and response to threats.

  • Compliance Reporting: Generating reports for regulatory compliance.

  • Threat Intelligence: Integrating external threat feeds for better analysis.

Why would you want to take this course?

Our answer is simple: The quality of teaching.

OAK Academy based in London is an online education company. OAK Academy gives education in the field of IT, Software, Design, development in Turkish, English, Portuguese, Spanish, and a lot of different language on Udemy platform where it has over 1000 hours of video education lessons. OAK Academy both increase its education series number by publishing new courses, and it makes students aware of all the innovations of already published courses by upgrading.

When you enroll, you will feel the OAK Academy`s seasoned developers' expertise.

Fresh Content

It's no secret how fast technology is moving. New tools are being released every day, Splunk has been acquired by Cisco and there will be many more great innovations to come. With this course you will always have the chance to follow the latest trends.

Video and Audio Production Quality

All our content is created/produced as high-quality video/audio to provide you the best learning experience.

You will be,

  • Seeing clearly

  • Hearing clearly

  • Moving through the course without distractions

You'll also get:

  • Lifetime Access to The Course

  • Fast & Friendly Support in the Q&A section

  • Udemy Certificate of Completion Ready for Download

Dive in now!

We offer full support, answering any questions.

See you in the Splunk Fundamentals and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) course.

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Curriculum

6
sections
44
lectures
3h 59m
total
    • 1: What is SIEM? What are its basics, what is it used for? 01:48
    • 2: SIEM - Your Castle's Security Brain 01:53
    • 3: Introduction to SIEM Architecture 14:24
    • 4: Different Types of SIEM Solutions 03:32
    • 5: Unix Time & NTP 03:18
    • 6: Quiz 01:00
    • 7: What is Splunk? What are its basics, what is it used for? 02:35
    • 8: Introduction to Splunk Architecture 04:10
    • 9: Splunk Interface Review 03:36
    • 10: Installing Splunk on Linux 06:48
    • 11: Installing Splunk on Windows OS 05:03
    • 12: Installing Splunk Cloud 06:50
    • 13: Identify Splunk Components 04:33
    • 14: Quiz 01:00
    • 15: Splunk Apps: Expanding Splunk's Functionality 01:34
    • 16: What are Splunk Apps? Focusing on Splunk App Store 04:44
    • 17: Splunk Apps in Action 02:37
    • 18: Demonstration of Splunk Apps 07:17
    • 19: Quiz 01:00
    • 20: Getting Data in Splunk 03:12
    • 21: Splunk Data Routing and Indexing Infrastructure 07:47
    • 22: Forwarder Installation on Linux 08:25
    • 23: Forwarder Installation on Windows OS 04:35
    • 24: Monitor inputs (file, remote, directory, local) 04:03
    • 25: Configure local monitor inputs on Windows OS 01:47
    • 26: Configure local monitor inputs on Linux 02:57
    • 27: Configure Remote Monitor Inputs on Windows and Linux 03:58
    • 28: Network Inputs 04:32
    • 29: Scripted Inputs 04:54
    • 30: Identify Windows Input Types and Uses 05:36
    • 31: Quiz 01:00
    • 32: Fundamentals of Search Processing Language 01:47
    • 33: Understanding SPL Syntax 01:47
    • 34: Splunk Search Commands 07:30
    • 35: Splunk Search Commands-2 12:54
    • 36: Splunk Search Commands-3 13:16
    • 37: Splunk Search Commands-4 14:36
    • 38: Splunk Functions 13:44
    • 39: Quiz 01:00
    • 40: Reporting Visualization & Dashboard 02:30
    • 41: Creating Reports and Dashboards for Recurring Searches 07:14
    • 42: Visualization of Outputs 20:19
    • 43: Alerting on High Priority Events 10:17
    • 44: Quiz 01:00

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Description


Hi there,

Welcome to "Splunk Fundamentals for Effective Management of SOC and SIEM" course!
Splunk Core course for Splunk Certifications prep, mastering Splunk Administration, boosting SOC Analyst and SIEM Skills

Splunk is a powerful data platform used to gather information from multiple sources and index it for efficient access. You can then use collected data to create visualizations, analytics, and a variety of automated and security related functions. With its web style interface, Splunk is easy to use and is utilized by many companies worldwide. Udemy offers a range of Splunk courses to help you achieve your goals.

This course equips you with the fundamental knowledge and skills to leverage Splunk for effective security monitoring within a SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) framework.

What you will learn:

  • Demystifying SIEM: Gain a solid understanding of SIEM concepts, its core functionalities, and how it centralizes log collection, analysis, and response for security events across your IT infrastructure.

  • Splunk for SIEM: Explore Splunk's role in the SIEM landscape. While not strictly a SIEM itself, Splunk offers powerful SIEM functionalities like log management, security analytics, and threat detection.

  • Data Ingestion Fundamentals: Learn various methods for ingesting data from security devices, applications, and network systems into Splunk for analysis.

  • Unlocking Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL): Master SPL, a powerful query language for searching, analyzing, and manipulating data within Splunk. SPL is essential for extracting valuable insights from your security data.

  • Building Security Dashboards and Reports: Discover how to create clear and actionable reports and visualizations using dashboards in Splunk. Effective visualization allows for quicker identification of security issues and trends.

If you want to learn about them, you are in the right place!

Thanks to this course,Thanks to this Splunk Fundamentals course, you'll be equipped to:

  • Explain SIEM functionalities and its role in security monitoring.

  • Leverage Splunk for effective security management within a SIEM framework.

  • Navigate data ingestion, search Splunk with SPL, and create informative dashboards.

SIEM Functionalities and Its Role in Security Monitoring

SIEM systems enhance security monitoring by:

  • Log Management: Aggregating logs from various sources.

  • Event Correlation: Identifying patterns and correlations in data.

  • Real-Time Monitoring: Detecting suspicious behavior instantly.

  • Incident Response: Automating detection and response to threats.

  • Compliance Reporting: Generating reports for regulatory compliance.

  • Threat Intelligence: Integrating external threat feeds for better analysis.

Leverage Splunk for Effective Security Management within a SIEM Framework

Splunk enhances security management by:

  • Data Aggregation: Collecting and normalizing data from multiple sources.

  • Advanced Search: Using SPL for complex searches and correlations.

  • Real-Time Alerts: Generating immediate alerts for potential threats.

  • Threat Intelligence: Integrating threat feeds for improved detection.

  • Visualization: Creating dashboards for insights into security metrics.

Navigate Data Ingestion, Search Splunk with SPL, and Create Informative Dashboards

  • Data Ingestion: Configure data sources and inputs for accurate data collection.

  • Search with SPL: Use SPL for basic and advanced data searches and manipulation.

  • Create Dashboards: Utilize Splunk’s visualization tools to design interactive, informative dashboards.

In this course;

What is SIEM? Basics and Applications

  • Understanding SIEM: Gain a solid understanding of what SIEM is, including its core principles and functionalities.

  • SIEM Basics: Learn about the essential components of SIEM, such as log management, event correlation, and real-time monitoring.

  • Use Cases: Discover how SIEM is used in various industries to enhance security, detect threats, and ensure compliance.

What is Splunk?

  • Introduction to Splunk: Understand what Splunk is, its key features, and why it is a leading platform for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine-generated big data.

  • Splunk Architecture: Get acquainted with the architecture of Splunk, including its components like forwarders, indexers, and search heads.

Splunk Apps & Splunk App Store

  • Exploring Splunk Apps: Learn about Splunk Apps, their functionalities, and how they extend Splunk’s capabilities to tackle specific data challenges.

  • Navigating the Splunk App Store: Discover how to browse, install, and configure apps from the Splunk App Store to enhance your Splunk environment.

Getting Data Into Splunk

  • Data Ingestion Methods: Explore the various methods for getting data into Splunk, including forwarders, scripts, and APIs.

  • Configuring Data Inputs: Understand how to configure different data inputs to ensure accurate and efficient data ingestion.

  • Data Parsing and Indexing: Learn the process of parsing and indexing data to make it searchable and usable within Splunk.

Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL)

  • Introduction to SPL: Get an introduction to the Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL), the powerful language used to query data in Splunk.

  • Basic to Advanced Searches: Learn how to perform basic searches and gradually move to more advanced queries using SPL.

  • Data Manipulation: Master techniques for manipulating data, including filtering, transforming, and enriching data with SPL commands.

Reporting, Visualization & Dashboards

  • Creating Reports: Learn how to create detailed reports to summarize and present your data insights effectively.

  • Data Visualization: Discover how to use Splunk’s visualization tools to create compelling charts, graphs, and maps.

  • Building Dashboards: Understand the process of building interactive and informative dashboards to monitor key metrics and trends in real-time.

Why would you want to take this course?

Our answer is simple: The quality of teaching.

OAK Academy based in London is an online education company. OAK Academy gives education in the field of IT, Software, Design, development in Turkish, English, Portuguese, Spanish, and a lot of different language on Udemy platform where it has over 1000 hours of video education lessons. OAK Academy both increase its education series number by publishing new courses, and it makes students aware of all the innovations of already published courses by upgrading.

When you enroll, you will feel the OAK Academy`s seasoned developers' expertise.

Fresh Content

It's no secret how fast technology is moving. New tools are being released every day, Splunk has been acquired by Cisco and there will be many more great innovations to come. With this course you will always have the chance to follow the latest trends.

Video and Audio Production Quality

All our content is created/produced as high-quality video/audio to provide you the best learning experience.

You will be,

  • Seeing clearly

  • Hearing clearly

  • Moving through the course without distractions

You'll also get:

  • Lifetime Access to The Course

  • Fast & Friendly Support in the Q&A section

  • Reed Certificate of Completion Ready for Download

Dive in now!

We offer full support, answering any questions.

Who is this course for?

    • Security Analysts
    • IT Security Professionals
    • System Administrators
    • Anyone Interested in Security Information Management (SIEM)
  • Anyone who wants to learn Splunk

Requirements

  • Basic IT concepts:
  • Understanding computer networks, security threats, and data management will be beneficial.
  • Interest in Security:
  • A general interest in cybersecurity and security information management will make the course more engaging.
  • Desire to learn Splunk
  • Nothing else! It’s just you, your computer and your ambition to get started today
  • A Windows PC, Mac or Linux Computer

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