We’re excited to announce a new Splunk certification exam being released at .conf24! If you’re headed to Vegas for Splunk .conf24 or Splunk University, this is your exclusive opportunity to be one of the first to take the new Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer (CDE) exam. And, if you’re still on the fence about registering this year, then maybe earning this coveted certification is just the incentive you need to make your final decision. Beta Certification Details and Prerequisite The Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer is an advanced certification that demonstrates an individual’s skills in using security defense tools with Splunk Enterprise and Enterprise Security. You can find out more about the learning track here. Please also note that you must hold the Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst (CDA) certification in order to take the CDE exam.  Register Today for the Beta Exam Validate your security defense skills and become a Splunk Certified CDE. This is a beta exam, so it’s FREE to register and only available at .conf24 in Las Vegas from June 11 through June 14, 2024. Seating is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your spot today here.  Take Other Discounted Certification Exams in Vegas Oh, and while you’re with us in Vegas, you can also take any Splunk certification exam with Pearson VUE on-site at .conf24 for only $25 (a $130 value). Can’t wait to see you there!  Get More Information About Splunk Certification If you’re still learning about Splunk Education and the certification exams Splunk offers, we’ve got you covered: Find out more about Splunk Certification Share the value of Splunk Certification with your boss or organization Convince your boss to send you to Splunk University and .conf24  Hope to see you in Las Vegas with a new CDE certification under your belt! (If you can’t get to Vegas, watch for your future opportunity to take the CDA beta certification exam through PearsonVue.)   Oh, and please join us for the "Bragging Rights Spotlight" celebration and networking event while you're with us at .conf24.    Happy Learning!   Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

April 2024 Edition Hayyy Splunk Education Enthusiasts and the Eternally Curious!  We’re back with another 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, and technical 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 It’s a Prerequisite | Critical to Getting that FREE Cert in Vegas!  You know that feeling when you finish the last episode of House of the Dragon and have to wait two years for the next season? Well, we don’t do that to you at Splunk! We’re already back with another free certification at .conf24 in Vegas this summer – the Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer (CDE). But, to sit for this exam at .conf24, you’ll need to take the prerequisite – the Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst (CDA) before you go! Think of it as the prequel in the next episode of your career. Gotta Get ‘Pre-Qualified’ | Take the CDA Exam Before Vegas  Last Minute Learning  | Find Out What’s Coming Soon 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.  Gotta Get it In | Last Minute Instructor-led Courses Things You Needa Know 5 Ways to Learn | Infographic Lays it Out You may be an old fan of the Jackson Five, or maybe you’re into the more modern Ben Folds Five, or perhaps you air guitar to Five for Fighting. But, have you tuned into the Five Ways to Learn Splunk and Supercharge Your Career Growth Infographic? Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes into the data-driven universe, there's something for everyone with Splunk Education. Our latest infographic tells the story in five harmonious steps. Happy humming – and enjoy the earworm while you’re at it.  Needa Know the Five Ways | Tune into the Infographic Certification Pays | Roll the Video  Got a minute? Watch and learn why your Splunk Certifications are paying off. According to a recent survey of Splunk users from our community, those who had earned Splunk Certification earned 31% more than their uncertified peers. And, if you’re a business leader who is invested in the success of your organization, you are likely among the 86% who feel they’re in a stronger competitive position because of their teams’ Splunk-certified skills. Get the 60-second, fast-paced pitch about the way Splunk Certifications are impacting careers. Needa Know Why Certification Pays | Watch the Video Places You’ll Wanna Go Summer School | Join Us for Splunk University in Las Vegas  We can probably all remember back to the days when the thought of having to take summer school classes would be just the motivation needed to get heads-down on that last school paper or study longer for the final exam. Back then, going to summer school was not cool. But, now there’s Splunk University happening this summer in Las Vegas between June 9-11, 2024. You’ll never be too cool for school with our bootcamps and labs sure to take your career to new heights.  Wanna Go to Summer School | Find Out About the Vibe YouTube | For the Shorts Bermuda, cargo, daisy-dukes, and Changing the UI theme. What’s the connection? These are all types of shorts. Our Splunk How-To YouTube channel now offers videos like “Changing the Ui theme” in YouTube Shorts – the short-form section on YouTube that allows creators to upload 60-second videos on targeted topics. So now when you’re looking for a quick answer to a Splunk feature or process, search for the short, watch the tip, and get back to Splunking in no time. Wanna Go To YouTube | Try on Our Shorts Find Your Way | Learning Bits and Breadcrumbs Go Stream It  | The Latest Course Releases (Some with Non-English Captions!) 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: A ton ... View more

If you know, you know! Splunk University is the vibe this summer so register today for bootcamps galore between June 9-11, 2024 in Las Vegas.    Splunk University sets itself apart from traditional educational events. It offers our community of customer-users an opportunity to enhance their Splunk skills through 3-, 2-, and 1-day bootcamps, hands-on activities, and networking opportunities, leaving them feeling empowered and inspired. What to Expect Prepare to embark on a journey filled with learning opportunities tailored to all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced user, we've got you covered with a diverse range of sessions designed to meet your needs. Here's a glimpse of what awaits you: Bootcamp Deep Dive Three-day Bootcamps (Sunday through Tuesday) | 240 Training Units (using training units) Name Description Power User Bootcamp This three-day Bootcamp takes you from A-Z for a Splunk Power User, including topics on how to search, manipulate, correlate, and model data. It combines content from the following courses: Working with Time, Statistical Processing, Comparing Values, Result Modification, Creating Knowledge Objects, Creating Field Extractions, Correlation Analysis, and Data Models. Enterprise Administrator Bootcamp This three-day bootcamp prepares administrators to install, configure, and deploy on-prem Splunk environments. It combines content from Splunk Enterprise System Administration and Splunk Enterprise Data Administration. Advanced Enterprise Administrator Bootcamp This three-day bootcamp prepares administrators to install, configure, and troubleshoot standalone and clustered Splunk deployments. It combines content from Troubleshooting Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cluster Administration. App Developer Bootcamp This three-day bootcamp prepares developers to visualize, integrate, and package data in Splunk. It combines content from Advanced Dashboards and Visualizations, Building Splunk Apps and Developing with Splunk’s REST API. Observability Bootcamp This three-day bootcamp prepares DevOps and SRE teams to use Splunk Observability Cloud to monitor and troubleshoot their microservice and monolithic application environments. It combines content from: Introduction to Splunk Observability Cloud, Fundamentals of Metrics Monitoring, Using Splunk APM, Configuring Tracing and Profiling, Using Splunk RUM, and Using Splunk Synthetic Monitoring. Analytics and Data Science Bootcamp This two-day Bootcamp prepares users to perform more scientific analysis on their data with the Machine Learning Toolkit. It includes content from Splunk for Analytics & Data Science.     Two-day Bootcamps (Monday through Tuesday) | 180 Training Units (using training units) Name Description ITSI Administrator Bootcamp This two-day bootcamp prepares IT practitioners to install, design, implement, monitor and maintain mission-critical services in IT Service Intelligence. It includes new content and content from Using ITSI and Implementing ITSI. Enterprise Security Analyst Bootcamp This two-day Bootcamp prepares security practitioners to identify and track security incidents in Splunk Enterprise Security. It includes content from Using Splunk Enterprise Security. Enterprise Security Administrator Bootcamp This two-day bootcamp prepares architects and systems administrators to install, configure and manage Splunk Enterprise Security. It includes content from Administering Splunk Enterprise Security. Cloud Administrator Bootcamp This two-day bootcamp prepares new administrators to manage users and get data in Splunk Cloud. It includes content from Splunk Cloud Administration. NOTE: This bootcamp is for Splunk Cloud Administrators who are new to Splunk. If you have experience as a Splunk Administrator on-premise, or have taken the Splunk System and / or Data Administration courses, the Transition to Cloud Bootcamp (1-day) is designed for you. SOAR Administrator Bootcamp This two-day bootcamp prepares security practitioners to configure, manage, and use SOAR to investigate, analyze, and automate response to security incidents. It combines content from Investigating Incidents, Administering SOAR, and Developing SOAR Playbooks.     One-day Bootcamps (repeats each day; Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday) | 100 Training Units  (using training units) Name Description Dashboard Studio Bootcamp This one-day bootcamp is designed for power users who want to learn best practices for building dashboards and forms in Dashboard Studio. It combines content from Introduction to Dashboards and Dynamic Dashboards. Transition to Cloud Bootcamp This one-day bootcamp highlights key differences between Splunk Enterprise deployed on-premises and Splunk Enterprise Cloud to allow Splunk Administrators to transition to Splunk Cloud. It includes content from Transitioning to Cloud. NOTE: This bootcamp is designed for experienced Splunk Administrators who have worked with Splunk Enterprise on-premise and are newly responsible for Splunk Cloud Administration. If you are new to Splunk, the Cloud Administrator Bootcamp (2-day) is designed for you. Architect Bootcamp This one-day bootcamp prepares Splunk architects to design, plan, and implement a Splunk deployment. It includes content from Architecting Splunk Enterprise Deployments. ITSI Analysts Bootcamp This one-day bootcamp prepares IT practitioners to monitor and visualize services, investigate issues and integrate dashboards. This course contains content from Using ITSI and additional new content. Blue Team Academy: Cybersecurity Defense Analyst Essentials This one-day bootcamp combines Splunk knowledge with security best practices to bring new analysts up to speed fast. Get hands-on practice working events and hunting for threats using Splunk Core and Enterprise Security. Blue Team Academy: Cybersecurity Defense Engineer In this one-day bootcamp you will learn to optimize SOC workflows using Splunk Enterprise Security and Splunk SOAR. We will explore the art and realities of crafting correlation and risk rules, as well as the basics of automating with SOAR playbooks.   Get Splunk Certified On-Site Too! Elevate your bootcamp game by validating your skills with on-site Splunk Certification. At .conf24, you'll have the opportunity to take any Splunk certification exam with PearsonVUE in Las Vegas for only $25 — a steal considering the usual $130 value. Don't miss this chance to showcase your expertise and stand out in the crowd!    🏆 Then, celebrate with us at the “Bragging Rights Spotlight Event” on June 12 in the source=*Pavilion on the Spotlight Stage. 🏆   Don’t miss out on Splunk University! Invest in your professional development and take your Splunk expertise to new heights in Las Vegas, June 9-11 and then stay for the fun and excitement of .conf24. Learn more about the full Splunk University and conf24 experience here.    Happy Learning!   – Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

If you’re a Spiunk Certified practitioner, then you will be excited by this validation –  all that hard work is paying off. According to a recent survey of Splunk users from our community, those who had earned Splunk Certification earned 31% more than their uncertified peers.  And, if you’re a business leader who is invested in the success of your organization, you are likely among the 86% who feel they’re in a stronger competitive position because of their teams’ Splunk-certified skills.  Let’s Roll the Video  These are just a few of the powerful metrics that point to the career-impacting value of getting Splunk Certified. If you want the 60-second, fast-paced pitch about the way Splunk Certifications are impacting careers, check out our latest video.  And, There’s More… You can also learn more about how proficiency in Splunk supports resilience, career growth, and gaining a competitive edge by checking out the 2023 Splunk Career Impact Report.    And, Don’t Forget about Vegas Register today to schedule and take any exam onsite at .conf24 in Las Vegas. The Splunk Certification testing center will be up and running from Tuesday, June 11 to Friday, June 14, 2024. Get all the details here!    Happy Learning!   - Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

Are you working out a Splunk use case and need some guidance? Or maybe you’re getting prepped for a new Splunk Certification? Either way, we have opportunities to help you reach those goals through our instructor-led, virtual training courses.  While our training is highly in-demand and seats are limited, there are weeks where we have a few seats available and would love you to join us!  In the next two weeks, there are still seats available for the following virtual training courses – available for purchase via training units or credit card.  May 10, 2024 Ingesting Application Metrics in Splunk Observability Cloud | 9 a.m. SGT – APAC Singapore  Manual Instrumentation with Splunk APM | 9 a.m. BST – EMEA UK May 13, 2024  Using Splunk Application Performance Monitoring  | 9 a.m. EDT – AMER May 14, 2024  Visualizing and Alerting in Splunk Observability Cloud | 9 a.m. PDT – AMER May 15, 2024 Developing SOAR Playbooks | 9 a.m. EDT – AMER Comparing Values | 9 a.m. PDT – AMER May 16, 2024 Transitioning to Splunk Cloud | 9 a.m. PDT – AMER Result Modification | 9 a.m. PDT – AMER May 17, 20204 Ingesting Application Metrics in Splunk Observability Cloud| 9 a.m. BST – EMEA UK   Space is limited, so hurry! Select the class that interests you and get enrolled today!  Watch for weekly opportunities to get those classes under your belt -- at the last minute!  Happy Learning!    – Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

March 2024 Edition Hayyy Splunk Education Enthusiasts and the Eternally Curious!  We’re back with another 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, and technical 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 More for Free | A Key to Prepping for Your Exam  If you’re on a security path and working toward earning your Splunk Cybersecurity Defense Analyst Certification, you’ll want to tune into this one! The Data and Tools for Defense Analyst course is the fourth in a learning path designed for this certification exam prep – building on the general security knowledge we’ve presented in previous courses. This one will teach you about the specific data and tools that you will need to be a cyber defense analyst successfully investigating security events.  Gotta Get the Free Stuff | Data and Tools for Defense Analyst  Free Certification | Take Your Exams Again at .conf24 in June Our annual Splunk user conference, affectionately known as .conf, offers so many ways to learn. In fact, we offer deeply-discounted rates on dozens of Splunk Certifications. Similar to last year, we are offering another free certification at .conf24 – the Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer (CDE). To take advantage of this, you’ll need to take the prerequisite – the Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst (CDA). So, if you want to take the free certification at .conf24, sit for the CDA exam before you go!  Gotta Get Certified | Take the CDA Before .conf24 Things You Needa Know Earning More | Splunk Proficiency Makes Good “Cents”   Did you know that Splunk users with certifications and higher levels of Splunk proficiency reported earning approximately 131% more than their peers? Or that 73% of users credited Splunk certification as a contributing factor to earning a promotion? There are dozens of career-impacting effects of Splunk proficiency coupled with Splunk certification. Get more value out of your Splunk investment and boost your earning power with our wide range of certification options. Needa Know the Details | Read Up on Splunk Certification Mapping Out Your Learning Journey | Six Easy Steps Splunk Education makes learning accessible to everyone, everywhere and in multiple languages. Self-paced courses let you absorb Splunk at your comfort and convenience, while seasoned Splunk instructors take learners through more advanced courses, providing coaching and guidance along the way. You can find out more in our new Splunk Education e-book along with six easy steps to guide your cybersecurity learning journey – with coursework and programs that hone in on what’s needed to identify and remediate new, AI-driven attacks and exploitations.  Needa Know the Steps | Download the E-Book Places You’ll Wanna Go Las Vegas to Pre-Game | Splunk University, June 9-11, 2024 Head to Las Vegas a few days ahead of .conf24 to hone your Splunk skills with classroom instruction and labs at Splunk University. From beginner to advanced, there's something for everyone with 3-, 2-, and 1-day bootcamps covering a range of Splunk topics including Power User Essentials, Enterprise Administration, App Development, Observability, and many more! Plus, you’ll have the chance to validate your skills with Splunk Certification at a discounted rate during .conf24. Wanna Learn with Hands-on Bootcamps | Find out More and Register The Splunk Community | Connect with Us  Humans are social creatures. From tribes, to villages, to communities. Cruise on over to our Splunk Community where members come from around the globe and from all walks of life to learn, get inspired, and share knowledge. Our community is organized into programs and experiences so you can get helpful and important resources and information about using Splunk – all with a fun group of humans.  Wanna Go Together | Join Our Community Find Your Way | Learning Bits and Breadcrumbs Go Stream It  | The Latest Course Releases (Some with Non-English Captions!) 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: One   ... View more

Are you ready to level up your Splunk game? Then, let’s get you certified live at .conf24 – our annual user conference where attendees learn about Splunk by doing, hearing, and watching!  What is Splunk Certification? Splunk Certification isn't just a badge—it's your ticket to higher earnings and more opportunities in the tech world. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, there's a certification for you. And here's the icing on the cake: Splunk certified practitioners earn almost 31% more than those without the stamp of approval. Part of the Splunk Education family, the Splunk Certification program currently offers a dozen certifications designed to validate different areas of expertise. From observability to security, users to administrators, there’s a certification for you. And, at .conf24, you can take any of our Splunk certification exams on-site with PearsonVUE for just $25—that's a steal compared to the usual $130 registration fee.  Registration and Dates So, register today to schedule and take any exam onsite in Las Vegas. The Splunk Certification testing center will be up and running from Tuesday, June 11 to Friday, June 14, 2024. Register with PearsonVUE to save your seat in Vegas.  Exclusive Bonus Certification Available On-site Only  Psst...if you’re on the fence about attending live, maybe this will help you decide. We're offering a *free* beta exam: Splunk Cybersecurity Defense Certified Engineer certification exclusively available during .conf24 this year. It's the next big thing in our Cybersecurity Defense track and only available for those who have already earned their Splunk Cybersecurity Defense Certified Analyst  certification. Registration is not open yet for the free beta exam, but be sure to register for the Splunk Cybersecurity Defense Certified Analyst certification so you’ll be ready to take the Splunk Cybersecurity Defense Certified Engineer certification when you arrive PRO Tip: Don't get caught in the registration hustle. Create your splunk.com account and connect it to  PearsonVUE  to generate your Splunk ID before you roll into Vegas. It's a breeze to register, but give us 24-48 hours to establish your accounts and then you’re good to go. Please follow steps 1 through 4 of the Exam Registration Tutorial to create your Splunk ID. Already have a Splunk ID? You’re good to go to schedule your exam at .conf24! Get ready to collect a new badge, show off your Splunk skills, and take your career to even higher heights. Register today and we’ll see you at .conf24! Oh, and please join us at the Bragging Rights Spotlight networking event!    See you there! -Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes into the data-driven universe, there's something for everyone with Splunk Education.   If you’re looking for “just the facts,” we got you. Skim through our newest infographic to discover how Splunk Education can strengthen your proficiency, build foundational skills at your own pace, deepen core knowledge with hands-on learning, demonstrate mastery with certifications, and share knowledge with industry peers. Here's a sneak peek at just some of what you'll discover: Click here to view/download the full infographic   So, are you ready to unleash your full potential with Splunk Education? Go to Splunk Education to enroll in your first or next course and take your learning adventure to new places today.    – Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

February 2024 Edition Hayyy Splunk Education Enthusiasts and the Eternally Curious!  We’re back with another 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, and technical 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 How-Tos on the ‘Tube | 20K Splunky Subscribers Who doesn’t hit up YouTube when their dryer has stopped drying or their washer has stopped washing? So why not use YouTube to solve those Splunk use cases that you know will help your organization be more resilient? Our Splunk Education videos offer just-in-time answers and tutorials – whether you've just installed Splunk or are a seasoned user – covering search, security, visualizations, machine learning, dashboards, Splunk APIs, indexing, and much more. Ready. Set. Play. Fix.  Gotta Get Splunking | How-To on YouTube New Releases | Training is Streaming Much like that obscure documentary about Amelia Earhart you found on Netflix, there are hundreds of ways to learn something new on the Splunk Training and Enablement Platform (STEP). Digging deeper on things you already know is a valuable way to improve your outlook and your opportunities, so get started by exploring courses tailored to your interests in security, cloud, and observability. We stream new releases almost daily. Just call us STEPflix. Gotta Get Current | Tune into New Releases Things You Needa Know How to Build Resilience | Splunk Education E-Book Mental resilience. Physical resilience. Digital resilience. We’ve all had challenges that required us to tap into resilience, but sometimes we do it without the best resources. At Splunk Education, we want digital resilience to come easier by creating learning paths and growing our training curriculum. In fact, our new Splunk Education e-book is designed to guide your cybersecurity learning journey – with coursework and programs that hone in on what’s needed to identify and remediate new, AI-driven attacks and exploitations.  Needa Know the Value | Download the E-Book What the Future Holds | Executive Perspectives It’s hard to read a headline today without seeing the acronym, AI. In fact, Predictions 2024, the annual report from Splunk senior leadership is heavily focused on AI's omnipresence – underscoring its inevitable influence on cybersecurity dynamics. But, don’t worry, you’re not in this alone! Read more about how Splunk Education is supporting the future of cybersecurity and how to use our new Splunk Education e-book to guide the cybersecurity learning journey in this AI-dominated era. In the words of famous management consultant Peter Drucker, “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” Needa Know Some Predictions | Read the Blog Places You’ll Wanna Go Global Classrooms | Authorized Learning Partners Make it Possible  Have you ever wondered if there’s a way to learn Splunk besides using our self-paced courses or attending our virtual courses delivered by Splunk instructors? Welp there is! Thanks to the Splunk Authorized Learning Partner (ALP) program, learners like you can get training in your own region, timezone, and language. Discover more and explore how you can increase educational opportunities and deepen your understanding of Splunk by engaging with our ALPs. Splunk training is coming to a classroom near you.  Wanna Learn on Your Terms | Read More About the Program Go Learn on Campus | New Video Shares the Experience  At Splunk, we’re growing talent today for the benefit of society tomorrow. Whether you’re a seasoned tech professional, a leader in an organization, or a student working towards a career in IT and data, Splunk Education has you covered in so many ways. One way is through our  Splunk Academic Alliance program, which offers nonprofit colleges and universities access to data analytics and cybersecurity training for free or at a discount. Free Splunk and free training – they go together like cookies and cream. Sweet! Wanna Watch | 2-Minutes to Learn It Find Your Way | Learning Bits and Breadcrumbs Go Get Started | Onboarding Resources Available 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: Inside and outside.   ... View more

Are you ready for an adventure in learning?   Brace yourselves because Splunk University is back, and it's going to be a thrilling, hands-on extravaganza! Mark your calendars for June 9-11, 2024, as we dive deep into the world of Splunk in fabulous Las Vegas! Splunk University isn't just another run-of-the-mill educational event. It's a chance for our valued customer-users to supercharge their Splunk expertise with immersive experiences, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities that will leave you feeling empowered and inspired.   What to Expect Prepare to embark on a journey filled with learning opportunities tailored to all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced user, we've got you covered with a diverse range of sessions designed to meet your needs. Here's a glimpse of what awaits you: Hands-on Labs and Bootcamps: Dive deep into the Splunk ecosystem with our extensive lineup of bootcamps, covering everything from Power User Essentials to Advanced Enterprise Administration and beyond. Interactive Workshops: Engage with industry experts and fellow enthusiasts through interactive workshops, breakouts, and demos designed to enhance your understanding of Splunk's capabilities. Networking: Connect with like-minded professionals, share insights, and forge valuable connections that will extend beyond the event.   Certification Opportunities Elevate your Splunk game by validating your skills with Splunk Certification. At .conf24, you'll have the opportunity to take any Splunk certification exam with PearsonVUE on-site for only $25 — a steal considering the usual $130 value. Don't miss this chance to showcase your expertise and stand out in the crowd! And, stay tuned for news about an upcoming inaugural certification. (shhhhh…)   Early Bird Pricing and Registration Act fast to take advantage of our Early Bird pricing, which ends on Tuesday, April 2. Trust us; you don't want to miss out on the savings and the opportunity to secure your spot at Splunk University! All the details, pricing, and packages are here.    Join Us at .conf24 And that's not all! By attending Splunk University, you'll also set yourself up for an unforgettable experience at .conf24. Expand your knowledge, enhance your skills, and make lasting memories with fellow Splunk enthusiasts.   With Splunk University just around the corner, there's no better time to invest in your professional development and take your Splunk expertise to new heights. We can't wait to see you in Las Vegas for an unforgettable learning experience! Learn more about the full conf24 experience here.    Happy Learning! – Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

It’s hard to read a headline today without seeing the acronym, AI. In fact, Predictions 2024, the annual report from Splunk senior leadership is heavily focused on AI's omnipresence – underscoring its inevitable influence on cybersecurity dynamics.  But, don’t worry, you’re not traversing this AI-dominated landscape alone. Splunk Education continues to create learning paths and training curriculum to support digital resilience in the world of cybersecurity. In fact, our new Splunk Education e-book is designed to guide your cybersecurity learning journey – with coursework and programs that hone in on what’s needed to identify and remediate new, AI-driven attacks and exploitations.   Here are just a few highlights from the new e-book:  Cybersecurity Training Programs: Splunk Education is growing its cybersecurity-centric curriculum, combining instructor-led courses with self-paced, hands-on learning labs. The curriculum and strategy support the demand for new skills as cybersecurity professionals continue to be challenged by more sophisticated cyberattacks and strong compliance frameworks and governance.  Cybersecurity Certification Tracks: Acknowledging the necessity of skill validation – along with the need to have an even more expansive and integrated view of data – Splunk Education provides cost-effective certifications in cybersecurity as a way to validate skills and recognize industry experts. Free, Self-Paced Learning Opportunities: Committed to accessible education, Splunk offers free online cybersecurity courses based on expertise and interest levels. Additionally, Splunk Lantern remains an always-available, free resource to help users see what’s possible with their use cases and maximize Splunk's potential. Partnerships Academic Institutions: Through our Academic Alliance Program, we’re expanding our reach in non-profit universities, colleges, and schools – nurturing the next wave of cyber experts. This post-secondary program offers 21 free, self-paced courses with practical labs, faculty training and support, custom programming, and more.  Authorized Learning Partners: Splunk also helps learners experience Splunk Education Training and Certification locally through the Splunk Authorized Learning Partner (ALP) program – offering courses in learner language, timezone, and location.   Prepare for a new year of transformation. Use our Splunk Education e-book as your compass to navigate a digital age predicted to be fueled by AI-driven cyber threats.    -Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

January 2024 Edition Hayyy Splunk Education Enthusiasts and the Eternally Curious!  We’re back with another 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, and technical 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 New Stuff for the New Year | Ring it In If self-improvement is on your list of new year’s resolutions, then ring in the new year with fresh Splunk Education courses published regularly in the Splunk learning catalog. Learning is a valuable way to improve your outlook and your opportunities, so get started by exploring the Splunk Training and Enablement Platform (STEP) to find courses tailored to your interests in security, cloud, and Observability. Also, make sure to take a peek at our most recent Release Announcements. If you're considering signing up for paid training, remember to touch base with your Org Manager to access your company's Training Units. New year, new you! Gotta Get Current | Tune into New Releases Say Hola | Embracing Diversity in Education  In our vast world of 8 billion individuals and more than 7,000 languages, Splunk Education is committed to ensuring that we all feel a bit more connected by offering educational and certification materials in a broader range of languages. We're excited to announce the availability of free, self-paced eLearning courses featuring Spanish subtitles. Stay tuned for an expanding selection of content and subtitles in various languages. Muchas gracias for joining us on this journey! Gotta Be Clear | Spanish Captions are Here Things You Needa Know The Proof |  Learning Splunk is a Career-Booster  A picture paints a thousand words, but an infographic validates it with facts and figures.  Last month we shared our Splunk 2023 Career Impact Report showing that proficiency in using Splunk offers a competitive edge for users and customers. Prefer a snapshot of the report? Then, check out the stats and metrics behind the survey in the new Career Impact Survey Infographic. [Sneak peek: More proficient Splunk users earn 131% more than less proficient users.]  Needa Know the Numbers | Quantify your Career Resilience Rewards are In the Cards | Get Schooled, Get Swag! With Splunk’s Learning Rewards Program you may be well on your way to earning that classic, old school Splunk T-shirt you’ve had your eye on or one of the top-selling Splunk items we sold at .conf23. Learners earn points for each paid Splunk Education course completed, which can then be redeemed for super-fun Splunk swag. Blankets, and batteries, and backpacks, oh my!  Needa Know How to Earn | Rewards for Paid Course Completion Places You’ll Wanna Go Our New Learn Splunk Site | All the Ways to Learn Splunk Discover Splunk mastery on the new Learn Splunk site, offering flexible learning tailored to your pace. Dive into self-paced courses, ranging from free basics to advanced eLearning with labs, available anytime, anywhere. Enhance your skills with expert-led, interactive training, both virtually and in-person, through our Authorized Learning Partners in multiple languages. Elevate your career with our wide range of industry-recognized certifications, validating your Splunk expertise and enhancing your professional value. Find us at Learn Splunk and get started on your own comprehensive, adaptable learning journey. Wanna Learn on Your Terms | Check Out the New Learn Splunk Site Splunk University | The Ultimate .conf® Learning Experience Splunk University offers an immersive pre-conference training program designed to enhance your understanding and mastery of Splunk products. Engage in a dynamic, interactive, and hands-on environment to gain new insights and deepen your Splunk expertise. Tailored to your learning objectives, we offer one-, two-, and three-day boot camps. Stay tuned for detailed information about Splunk University at .conf24, coming soon. Meanwhile, if you wanna’ go places, explore everything that Splunk Training and Certification offers to get you moving in the right direction. Wanna Go Get Schooled | Take it to Vegas Find Your Way | Learning Bits and Breadcrumbs Go Global | Learn in Your Own Language, In Your Own Region Go to STEP | Get Upskilled Go Discuss Stuff | Join the Community Go Social | LinkedIn for News Go Share | Subscribe to the 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: When it’s military time   ... View more

Today, we welcome the voice of Sophie Mills to share her leadership perspective on Splunk blogs. Sophie, who is the Director of Global Education Ecosystem Strategy and Development at Splunk, is responsible for the Splunk Authorized Learning Partner (ALP) program designed to expand the global reach of Splunk's education ecosystem. Read Sophie’s blog to find out more about Splunk ALPs and how they help Splunk Education to scale learning to capture a more global reach with local languages and timezones.      The Splunk Authorized Learning Partner Program goes beyond mere education; it's focused on empowering both individuals and organizations worldwide. These partners are crucial in closing the skills gap, offering top-notch, localized, and tailored Splunk training. In our journey through the constantly changing digital world, we remain dedicated to broadening our worldwide program. This expansion aims to foster learner achievement and assist organizations in addressing the increasing need for experts in data-centric positions.     Explore more educational opportunities and deepen your understanding of Splunk through our Authorized Learning Partners. Read Sophie’s blog and discover more about how you can learn in your own region, timezone, and language here.   -- Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

December 2023 Edition Hayyy Splunk Education Enthusiasts and the Eternally Curious!  We’re back with another edition of indexEducation. Oh, but this month we’ve got a fun holiday edition. It’s our way of wrapping up the year and sharing our thanks to you for being the best community of users and learners on the planet. Until next year, we leave you with this Splunky rendition of an old holiday classic. The 12 Days of Splunk-mas   On the first day of Splunk-mas, my true love gave to me     ~ A Catalog of Classes for Free ~ Learn anywhere, anytime – for free   *** On the second day of Splunk-mas, my true love gave to me    ~ Two Ways to Learn it ~ Instructor-led and self-paced classes *** On the third day of Splunk-mas, my true love gave to me   ~ Three Ways to Fast Start ~  We offer Fast Start bundles *** On the fourth day of Splunk-mas, my true love gave to me   ~ Four Classic T-Shirts ~ Get rewarded with Splunk swag for paid learning  *** On the fifth day of Splunk-mas, my true love gave to me   ~ Five Golden Badges ~ Validate your expertise with Splunk Certification badges *** On the sixth day of Splunk-mas, my true love gave to me   ~ Six Ways to Prove It ~ Discover how proficiency in Splunk has career benefits *** On the seventh day of Splunk-mas, my true love gave to me   ~ Seven SOCs Securing ~   Take Splunk Security courses for the SOC analyst *** On the eighth day of Splunk-mas, my true love gave to me:   ~ Eight Labs a Launching ~   Dozens of instructor-led and self-paced courses using hands-on labs *** On the ninth day of Splunk-mas, my true love gave to me   ~ Nine ALPs a Teaching ~  Authorized Learning Partners (ALPs) across the globe provide localized learning *** On the tenth day of Splunk-mas, my true love gave to me   ~ Ten Freshmen Filtering ~      Splunk Academic Alliance offers Splunk training at the university level *** On the eleventh day of Splunk-mas, my true love gave to me   ~ Eleven Observations ~ Splunk Observability provides insights and our O11y courses show you how  *** On the twelfth day of Splunk-mas, my true love gave to me   ~ Twelve Bootcamps Drumming ~ Attend Splunk University to get hands-on-keyboard experience ***   Thanks for sharing a few minutes of your day with us and this special holiday edition of the indexEducation newsletter. See you next year!   Answer to Index This: A Splunky rendition of an old holiday classic.   ... View more

We’ve been shouting it from the rooftops! The findings from the 2023 Splunk Career Impact Report showing that proficiency in using Splunk offers a competitive edge for users and customers. Have you read it? | A picture paints a thousand words, but an infographic validates it with facts and figures.  If you didn’t have time to read through the full report, we got you! Scan through the stats and metrics behind the survey in the 2023 Career Impact Survey Infographic. (We’ve got a sneak peek below)     Thanks for being part of our community and helping us show the world what proficiency in Splunk can offer both enterprises and their employees!    -- Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

Are you feeling it? All the career-boosting benefits of up-skilling with Splunk? It’s not just a feeling, it's a fact according to insights from the 2023 Splunk Career Impact Survey. All your hard work taking Splunk Education courses and getting Splunk Certified is helping to weather the tough economy and increase career resilience.  Mastering Splunk The report was produced from a survey of 749 Splunk practitioners across the community that asked questions about their earning power, promotability, and proficiency. The survey results confirmed the potential benefits to the employee and employer alike – highlighting that mastering Splunk is one of the best ways to fortify both enterprise and career resilience.  Future-Proofing Your Career According to the survey results, very proficient practitioners of Splunk are 2.7 times more likely to get promoted, and those with Splunk certifications plus higher levels of Splunk proficiency reported earning approximately 131% more than their less-proficient peers. Over 86% believe their company is in a stronger competitive position because of Splunk. With your Splunk skills, you're on the way to future-proofing your career!  Executive Perspective Eric Fusilero, the VP of Global Enablement and Education at Splunk, recently shared his excitement about the results and his perspective on what this means in an industry struggling to fill IT and cybersecurity roles.  “[Splunk] is incredibly powerful – and yet we all know that no matter how amazing any piece of software or new technology is, it is really only as powerful as the people who use it. It makes me feel good to know that Splunk Education is a critical piece when it comes to harnessing the true power of Splunk and the impact Splunk Training and Certification has on the careers of those who use it and thrive with it.”   Don’t Let Up on the Gas Fortify your career resilience by digging even deeper into Cloud, Security, and Observability and validating that knowledge with industry-recognized certification badges. Keep going with everything  Splunk Education has to offer.    Happy learning.  Callie Skokos on behalf of the entire Splunk Education Crew ... View more

November 2023 Edition Hayyy Splunk Education Enthusiasts and the Eternally Curious!  We’re back with another 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, and technical 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 New Stuff | Listen for the Steady Drumbeat Can you hear it? That’s the sound of new Splunk Education courses landing on the Splunk learning catalog almost weekly! You can always search the Splunk Training and Enablement Platform (STEP) for courses that align with your security, cloud, or O11y learning journey, or check out our latest Release Announcements. And, don’t forget to check in with your Org Manager if you’re looking to enroll in paid training using your company’s Training Units. Turn up the volume and get rockin’ on some new coursework today.  Gotta Get Current | Tune into New Releases Español | Say Hola to Our Translated Content It’s a big world out there – with 8 billion people and about 7,000 languages spoken. Splunk Education is determined to get closer to as many of these people as possible by publishing training and certification in more diverse languages. We are pleased to share that we now offer free, self-paced eLearning courses with Spanish captions. Watch for more translated content and captions coming soon, Mucho gusto! Gotta Be Clear | Spanish Captions are Here Things You Needa Know Learning Splunk |  Proof It’s a Career-Booster  Wowsa. The newly-released 2023 Splunk Career Impact Study shows that almost two-thirds of our Splunk Community survey-takers believe that proficiency in Splunk directly correlates to their positive career benefits and success. Over 60 percent of these folks found the most benefits through Splunk Education – including Splunk University, Hands on Labs, Splunk Certification, and Splunk Academic Alliance. Future-proof your career with courses and certifications from Splunk Education.  Needa Know the Numbers | Quantify your Career Resilience Being Inclusive | Diverse Learning Spaces at Splunk October was National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). At Splunk, we are grateful that our community is made up of all types of people, with all types of experiences and points of view. This diversity creates interest, sparks innovation, and fosters growth. Find out how Splunk supports NDEAM and weaves this awareness into its Splunk Education programs in our latest blog.  Needa Know About Accessibility | Read our Blog Places You’ll Wanna Go To the ALPs | Authorized Learning Partners, that is… The Alps may be a mountain range in South-Central Europe running through France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, and Slovenia, but our Splunk ALPs (Authorized Learning Partners) cover even more territory! In fact, we have certified partners teaching Splunk courses throughout EMEA, LATAM, APAC, and AMER (including PBST) – 12 languages in total – to ensure Splunk courses and education services are available to you around the world. Get ready to learn on your terms!  Wanna Learn on Your Terms | ALPs are Ready for You  To YouTube | Once Upon an Attack No matter how vigilant you are and how much you know about internet security, it can be helpful to get regular reminders. Once Upon An Attack is a creative web series developed by the Splunk Education team depicting some common cybersecurity threats and attacks. In the first episode we meet our protagonist, Jane, and go on a journey with her as she experiences a ruthless phishing campaign. Find out how Jane fares and subscribe to our YouTube How-To channel so you can access all-new episodes as they are launched.  Wanna Go Online | How-To Do it Safely Find Your Way | Learning Bits and Breadcrumbs Go Get Rewarded | Learning Points are Waiting to be Redeemed  Go to STEP | Get Upskilled Go Discuss Stuff | Join the Community Go Social | LinkedIn for News Go Share | Subscribe to the 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: Too much JAVA. ... View more

October 2023 Edition Hayyy Splunk Education Enthusiasts and the Eternally Curious!  We’re back with another 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, and technical 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 Nine Hours with 9.1 | Troubleshooting Splunk Enterprise 9.1 Are you ready to tackle the mysteries of Splunk Enterprise 9.1? Then you’re ready for our latest course, Troubleshooting Splunk Enterprise 9.1. This 9-hour, paid instructor-led course designed for Splunk administrators covers topics and techniques for troubleshooting a standard Splunk distributed deployment using the tools available with Splunk Enterprise. This hands-on, lab-oriented class will help you gain troubleshooting experience before attending more advanced courses. Debug a distributed deployment today! Gotta Learn to Troubleshoot | Splunk Enterprise 9.1  Splunk Observability | Free O11y Education Courses Let’s make digital downtime a thing of the past! The Splunk Observability unified solutions suite can improve digital resilience by lowering the cost of unplanned downtime. For literally zero dollars and a small investment in time, you can learn how to maximize your organization’s O11y investment with these Splunk Education self-paced courses. Start with Optimizing Metrics Usage with Splunk Metrics Pipeline to learn how best to optimize your data intake into Splunk Observability Cloud using Splunk Metrics Pipeline Management. Move onto Introduction to Log Observer Connect to learn how to discover trends in log data and use the product for root cause analysis. You gotta see it to believe it.  Gotta Be Free | Dive in to See Things You Needa Know Cyber Defenders | We Got You The Biden Administration established a National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy (NCWES) to tackle the shortage of cybersecurity pros in the U.S. by boosting cyber skills education. At Splunk, we proudly align with the NCWES – offering robust cybersecurity training programs, certification tracks, and free learning opportunities. Find out about our collaborative efforts to bridge the skills gap and fortify our digital future. Together, we can safeguard our communities and embrace the boundless possibilities of technology. Needa Know What’s Next | Cyber Workforce Advocacy Blog Splunk Training Units | Get Your Pass to Class To get hands-on training in the lab, you’ll need to move from free to fee! If you’re looking to take advantage of Splunk eLearning with labs or Instructor-led training (ILT) courses, check in with your Customer Organization Manager who helps allocate training units (TUs) and tracks usage for learners like you. Then, consider using some training units to take our new instructor-led training, Using SignalFlow in Splunk Observability Cloud, which covers how to use the SignalFlow analytics language in Splunk Observability Cloud. Enroll through STEP, confirm your TUs, and then take your ILT.  Needa Use Your TUs | Paid Training Awaits Places You’ll Wanna Go To the Lecture Hall |  Free Training for Universities What’s on the syllabus this week? Splunk training and cyber education. Bridging the growing cyber skills gap is critical to securing our digital world, which is why we continue to grow and scale our offerings within the Splunk Academic Alliance Program to better serve students, faculty, and staff within non-profit universities, colleges, and schools. Currently, we offer 21 free, self-paced courses with hands-on labs as part of our commitment to training the next generation of cyber experts. The experience sets up the next generation of cyber experts.   Wanna Go to Academic Alliance | Training for the next generation  To the Community | Devesh Logendran, Splunk, and the Singapore Cyber Conquest Look who’s winning. Say hello to a member of the Splunk Community who, early in his career, is taking Splunk to the next level. Head over to the Splunk Community to read the story about how Devesh Logendran went to college, learned a bit of Splunk, captured first place in the Singapore Cyber Conquest, and parlayed that into a free conference pass to Splunk University! Can you imagine where Splunk can take you? Wanna Go to Great Heights | Learn How with Devesh Find Your Way | Learning Bits and Breadcrumbs   Go to YouTube | Once Upon an Attack Go Get Rewarded | Learning Points are Waiting to be Redeemed  Go to STEP | Get Upskilled Go Discuss Stuff | Join the Community Go Social | LinkedIn for News Go Share | Subscribe to the 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: A shirt.   ... View more

Recently, Eric Fusilero, VP of Splunk Global Enablement and Education, shared his point of view about the crucial need to educate and train the next generation of cyber defenders. In his blog entitled, Educating the Next Generation of Cyber Defenders, he emphasizes the importance of addressing the cybersecurity skills gap and fostering diversity in the cybersecurity workforce.  His post also highlights the National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy (NCWES) announced by the Biden Administration and Splunk’s mission to fortify the nation's defenses against cyber threats aligns powerfully with the U.S. president’s initiative.  Take a quick read to learn more about how Splunk is working with industry, academia, and government agencies through our cybersecurity training programs, certification tracks, free learning opportunities, and partnerships with educational institutions.    – Callie Skokos on Behalf of the Splunk Education Crew   ... View more

Did you know that Splunk never stops thinking about how we can contribute to developing a robust cybersecurity workforce? This is one reason we continue to grow and scale our offerings within the Splunk Academic Alliance Program to better serve students, faculty, and staff within non-profit universities, colleges, and schools.    Recruiting Event > What's a Splunktern? If you are currently participating in the Splunk Academic Alliance program through your college or university, then we have a recruiting event you won’t want to miss!  Splunk’s Global Emerging Talent Team wants you to join us for an exclusive Academic Alliance | Splunktern Open House event on October 18 at 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. (Pacific & Edinburgh ) to learn more about becoming a Splunktern.    Now that you’ve learned to use Splunk in the classroom, we invite you to learn how you can use Splunk to accelerate your career – starting with our award-winning internship opportunities!  🕐 Register for our Americas Academic Alliance | Splunktern Open House on October 18 here  🕐 Register for our Europe Academic Alliance | Splunktern Open House on October 18 here   Hope to see you at the virtual Open House on October 18.     – Callie Skokos on behalf of the Splunk Education and Global Emerging Talent Team ... View more

At this year’s Splunk University, I had the privilege of chatting with Devesh Logendran, one of the winners in the “12th Singapore Cyber Conquest" contest. Devesh shared a little bit about the contest, his experience with Splunk, and how he envisions applying his knowledge to his future endeavors. The 12th Singapore Cyber Conquest was a contest that brought together students from various Institutes of Higher-Learning in Singapore, along with teams from other ASEAN countries. Devesh partnered with another student, Jia Le, which proved to be a successful collaboration. As a team, they were tasked with using Splunk software to navigate through data, tackle complex challenges, and accumulate points.  According to Devesh, “It was a thrill to compete in an environment that required swift thinking and the ability to rapidly adapt to new software tools.” He also highlighted the strategic element that underpinned their success and emphasized the importance of choosing challenges wisely to maximize points. Devesh shared that, beyond the joy of winning, he found immense value in gaining hands-on experience with the Blue Team aspect of cybersecurity. “Familiarity with the Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) was beneficial during the competition,” said Devesh. “SPL is pretty simple once you become accustomed to its intricacies and knowing how to manipulate data using it was critical to achieving success during the competition.” As the winning team, Devesh and his teammate were awarded an all-expenses paid trip to Splunk University and .conf23 in Las Vegas. At Splunk University, Devesh enrolled in the Splunk Architect Bootcamp and the SOAR Administrator Bootcamp. His assessment of these courses underscored their practical value – offering a glimpse into how Splunk could be effectively employed in real-world scenarios including SOAR's capabilities with playbooks and tools that greatly enhance incident response.  Although Devesh doesn’t currently use Splunk in his day-to-day life, he believes the knowledge he gained at the Splunk University bootcamps will be helpful and applicable in his future career. Should he find himself in a Blue Team or Security Operations Center (SOC) role, his proficiency with tools like Splunk and SOAR could significantly contribute to his effectiveness in manipulating big data and performing incident response.  Devesh Logendran's journey is just one more example of the transformational potential of learning and skills development. His experience with Splunk and his team’s performance in the BOTS contest showcase the power of dedication and an aptitude for working in cybersecurity.   We really appreciate Devesh’s willingness to share his story!  If you have a similar story, please reach out to me, cskokos@splunk.com.     -- Callie Skokos on Behalf of the Splunk Education Crew ... View more

September 2023 Edition Hayyy Splunk Education Enthusiasts and the Eternally Curious!  We’re back with another 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, and technical 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 Cybersecurity | Cyber Skills Education is a Hot Topic There’s big news on the cybersecurity front! On July 31, 2023, the Biden Administration announced its National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy to tackle the shortage of cybersecurity pros in the U.S. by boosting cyber skills education. At Splunk, we've had our eyes on the growing skills gap for a while, which is why we continue to offer more and more free cybersecurity and skills training – available and accessible anywhere, anytime – with free self-paced training for every Splunk security product. In fact, cybersecurity courses are just part of our curriculum of almost 50 free self-paced courses – including our newest, “The Cybersecurity Landscape” and “Security Operations and the Defense Analyst.” Plus, an entire catalog of self-paced training with labs and instructor-led courses. Stay cyber-savvy, friends.  Gotta Get the Skills | Cyber Skills are Hot  Observability | O11y, O11y Oxen Free Did you know that observability – in technical terms – is abbreviated as O11y and is defined as the ability to measure the internal states of a system by examining its outputs? Organizations use observability tools to improve the performance of their distributed IT systems – solutions like those from Splunk designed to help organizations gain insight into and understanding of their applications and infrastructure. If you’re new to Splunk, find out how it works by taking our free O11y training, including our newest courses: Introduction to Log Observer Connect and Optimizing Metrics Usage with Splunk Metrics Pipeline Management.   Gotta Learn to O11y  | Be Cool at School  Things You Needa Know What is Splunk | Out with the Old, In with the New Unlike that old, well-worn Splunk t-shirt, some things really do need to be retired. This holds true for the free Splunk Education “What is Splunk” eLearning, which is being incorporated into an updated “Intro to Splunk” eLearning and will no longer be available after December 31, 2023. Have no fear! No knowledge will be lost – it’s simply an exercise in  ‘combine and delete’ – and  it is no longer a prerequisite for many of Splunk Education Learning Paths. Oh, and while we have you, in addition to our curriculum of free coursework, we also offer self-paced learning with labs and virtual instructor-led courses taught by really cool humans.  Needa Know What’s New | Get Trained Anywhere, Anytime  ALPs | Splunk Education Spans the Globe Have you ever wondered how you can access Splunk Education Training and Certification in your own region, in your own language, with local support? Well wonder no more! The Splunk Authorized Learning Partner (ALP) program is an extension of Splunk Education – offering you access to the quality of education you've come to expect from us. ALPs offer courses that dive into Cloud, Security, and Observability for administrators, architects, and users – in your language, timezone, and location. “Parles-tu Français?” Needa Know About Local Training | ALPs Across the Globe Places You’ll Wanna Go To Splunk University | Experience it with Tan Jia Le Did you know that Splunk University is brought to you each year by Splunk Education – and happens the weekend before our annual user conference? Well, if you’ve ever been curious and wondered what’s all the buzz about, then have we got a story for you! Find out how a college student – who is also a Splunk user – won a conference pass to Splunk University and is taking his learning to a whole new level. Read this and more on the Splunk Community blog.  Wanna Go to Splunk University | Experience it with Jia Le To the Badge Store | Follow the Path Let the experts guide you in your quest to acquire your next Splunk Certification badge with curated learning paths. A hot ticket these days is the Splunk Core Certified User Learning Path and Exam Prep. With this path, you can build a strong foundation of basic Splunk platform skills – things like searching, using fields and look-ups, and creating alerts and basic statistical reports and dashboards. This entry-level certification exam prep path is a great place to start if you support Splunk Enterprise or Splunk Cloud platforms. You can find the learning path in the STEP learning platform…just a click and login away. Wanna Get a Badge | Get Exam Ready Find Your Way | Learning Bits and Breadcrumbs   Go on a Quest | Resilience Can Be Learned Go to STEP | Get Upskilled Go Watch Tech Talks | Deep-Dives for Technical Practitioners Go Discuss Stuff | Join the Community Go Social | LinkedIn for News Go Share | Subscribe to the 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: Dimensions ... View more