Splunk
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Kelly Caudle
Program Head, IT Academy
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Splunk courses are offered through the Cisco Networking Academy.
Splunk Cyber Defense Analyst
30 hour class
This course introduces the foundational knowledge and practical skills required for
entry-level roles in cybersecurity operations, including SOC Analyst (Level 1 and
Level 2) positions. It is well-suited for aspiring IT professionals, network administrators
seeking to transition into security roles, and cybersecurity practitioners interested
in developing expertise with Splunk.
Topics include core cybersecurity principles, common threats and attack methodologies,
and the structure and responsibilities of security operations centers. Students will
gain hands-on experience with Splunk, learning how to collect, analyze, and interpret data to support defensive security
practices. The course also explores investigative techniques, tools used by defense
analysts, and an introduction to threat hunting.
By the end of the course, students will be equipped to conduct basic security investigations
using Splunk and will be prepared to pursue the Splunk Cybersecurity Defense Analyst certification.
