I’ve recently installed Splunk Enterprise in my home lab and was playing with it over the last couple of weeks. As I’ve spent the last decade analysing public health data, I couldn’t help noticing a divergence in their treatment of outliers and handling of false positives. In Splunk, outliers are often the “crown jewels” of insights, potentially indicating critical threats or anomalies within a system, cybersecurity breaches, operational inefficiencies, or even emerging trends in customer behauvior. Splunk's algorithms are finely tuned to detect outliers, given their significance in uncovering security risks. In scientific research, we treat outliers with caution and skepticism, and seek reasons behind them - whether they stem from measurement or selection errors, participant variability, etc. Once identified, outliers are typically removed from the analysis to ensure the integrity and reliability. Another notable difference lies in the treatment of false positives. In Splunk, where the stakes can be high in terms of security breaches or operational disruptions, minimizing false positives is paramount. Certain algorithms and tuning mechanisms are employed to reduce the occurrence of false alarms, ensuring that alerts are actionable and reliable. In clinical research, false positives are useful: together with the rate of ‘false negatives’, they reveal the ‘sharpness’ of the testing tool or procedure. Let me know in comments if you’ve noticed any other differences between scanning analysis and clinical research. #DataAnalytics #Splunk #ClinicalResearch #DataIntegrity #FalsePositives #Outliers
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Is #Splunk on your naughty or nice list this year? Chances are, it’s both. Some organizations are entirely entrenched in Splunk, some have one foot in and one foot out. Whether Splunk is the foundation of your #SOC or you’re in a period of transition, evaluating other solutions for logging and analytics, your list of pros and cons probably doesn’t differ too much from that of your peers. Operators love the versatility of Splunk - the alerting, the monitoring, the reporting, the dashboards, and visualizations. Function is rarely the problem. Splunk is plenty powerful. But there are a couple of things that might land Splunk in the naughty column. One is cost. This is a common refrain but it’s true nonetheless. Ingestion is expensive, workload pricing really hasn’t proved to be much better, and data storage at scale really isn’t a feasible budgetary option. The other is onboarding new data sources. It just takes too long. Even after fighting through whatever bureaucratic guardrails might exist relative to data access, the technical expertise and data management effort required means adding new data sources quickly isn’t really a thing. Think weeks, or longer, for a single source. But what if there was another way? If we told you that you could expand the visibility of your Splunk instance to new data sources as quickly as it takes you to get read-only API access AND using this data in Splunk wouldn’t add any incremental expense to your Splunk bill… would you believe us? Query’s federated search app for Splunk can do just that, and it has been helping more organizations put Splunk back on the nice list. Now available in #Splunkbase. Watch the 2-minute demo here: https://hubs.li/Q02bPGNV0 #cybersecurity #SIEM #secops
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#DAY65/100 of cyber security goal 🚀 Exciting News: Celebrating Day 65 with Splunk Indexer! 🎉 Hey LinkedIn Fam, Today marks Day 64 of our journey with Splunk Indexer, and I couldn't be more thrilled to share some incredible insights with you all! 🔍 Unlocking Data Insights: Splunk Indexer has revolutionized the way we manage and analyze data. With its powerful indexing capabilities, we've been able to effortlessly navigate through massive datasets, uncovering valuable insights that were previously hidden from view. 💡 Optimizing Performance: One of the standout features of Splunk Indexer is its ability to optimize performance. By efficiently indexing and searching through our data, we've experienced significant improvements in our operational efficiency and decision-making processes. 🛠️ Seamless Integration: Integrating Splunk Indexer into our existing infrastructure has been a breeze. Its compatibility with a wide range of data sources and applications has allowed us to seamlessly incorporate it into our workflow without any disruptions. 📈 Driving Business Growth: Beyond just managing data, Splunk Indexer has become a catalyst for driving business growth. By harnessing the power of data-driven insights, we've been able to identify new opportunities, streamline processes, and ultimately, achieve our organizational goals more effectively. 🌟 Looking Ahead: As we continue on this journey with Splunk Indexer, I'm incredibly excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. With its ongoing innovation and commitment to excellence, I have no doubt that it will continue to play a pivotal role in our success story. 💬 Join the Conversation: I'd love to hear from you! How has Splunk Indexer transformed your data analytics journey? Share your experiences and insights in the comments below. Here's to Day 64 and many more milestones to come with Splunk Indexer! Hashtag #SplunkIndexer hashtag #DataAnalytics hashtag #DataInsights hashtag #BusinessTransformation hashtag #MilestoneCelebration hashtag #LinkedInCommunity
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📅 Day 6 - Exploring Splunk User Behavior Analytics (UBA) and Finding Humor in Licensing Challenges! 🚀💡 Ventured into the fascinating world of Splunk User Behavior Analytics (UBA). Though I couldn't do any demos due to the "notorious" organization license restrictions (trust me, it's a secret society), the Splunk UBA documentation on their website came to my rescue, shedding light on this powerful tool. 💻🔒 🔹 Leveraging Splunk UBA for Threat Generation: With Splunk UBA, I learned how this intelligent tool generates threats by performing essential tasks, including: 1️⃣ Normalizing device and domain names, ensuring a consistent view of data for seamless analysis. 2️⃣ Associating accounts identified in data with individual human users, making it easier to trace activities to specific individuals. 3️⃣ Performing identity resolution, enabling real-time associations between IP addresses, host names, and users, while keeping these connections updated over time. 🔹 Baselining Behaviors for Enhanced Security: Splunk UBA takes security to the next level by baselining user, device, and application behaviors across organizational units and peer groups. By using unsupervised ML algorithms, it thoroughly analyzes data, sniffing out any suspicious activity that deviates from normal behavior. 🎉 The Hilarious Licensing Obstacle: Ah, the infamous licensing challenges! Unfortunately, I couldn't perform the demos due to an exclusive organization license that's harder to crack than a secret code. 🕵️♂️ But no worries, I outwitted the licensing riddles with the help of the Splunk UBA documentation, which proved to be a treasure trove of knowledge. 🔹 The UBA Journey Continues: Despite the quirky licensing tale, I'm excited to journey further into the depths of Splunk User Behavior Analytics. Armed with the insights gained from the documentation, I'm ready to unleash the full potential of UBA in enhancing our cybersecurity defenses. https://lnkd.in/dh4nZZkh #SplunkUBA #Cybersecurity #ThreatHunting #MachineLearning #IdentityResolution #BehaviorBaseline #SecretLicensingSociety #30DayChallenge #CybersecurityEnthusiast #TechLearning #LinkedInLearning
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🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 I am thrilled to share that I have successfully completed the "What is Splunk? (eLearning)" certification! 🎓✨ Splunk has been a game-changer in my journey through the world of data analytics and cybersecurity. This certification has deepened my understanding of Splunk's powerful capabilities in transforming data into valuable insights. 💡 What is Splunk? Splunk is not just a tool; it's a data-driven superpower! From log management to security information and event management (SIEM), Splunk empowers organizations to turn mountains of data into actionable intelligence. 🌐 Why Splunk? In today's dynamic tech landscape, understanding and leveraging tools like Splunk are invaluable. It's a key player in the realm of data analytics, providing solutions that make a significant impact. 🏆 Achievement Unlocked! Completing this certification marks a milestone in my professional journey. I'm excited about the doors it will open and the insights it will bring to my work in [mention your field or industry]. 🔗 Connect and Learn! I'm always eager to connect with fellow enthusiasts and professionals in the field. If you're interested in discussing Splunk, data analytics, or anything tech-related, feel free to reach out! Let's learn and grow together. #SplunkCertification #DataAnalytics #Cybersecurity #ProfessionalDevelopment
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What is the best use of Splunk? Splunk is a powerful data analysis tool that can be used to monitor and troubleshoot a variety of systems. It can be used to track down issues with servers, applications, and even network devices. Splunk can also be used to generate reports and dashboards to help visualize data Why use Splunk for security? Splunk Enterprise Security lets you assign a risk score to assets, events, users, and behavior. You can assign scores according to the relative importance of each component or according to its value. Risk scores can help you prioritize security events and investigations. Splunk use case give users a practical approach to investigating and solving specific problems within their networks. These cases are particularly helpful to beginner and intermediate users, giving them actionable examples that they can start using today. #security #network #help #dataanalysis #events #data #splunksecurity #splunkengineer #splunk
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#DAY64 #cybersecurity!!!!!!! 🚀 Exciting News: Celebrating Day 64 with Splunk Indexer! 🎉 Hey LinkedIn Fam, Today marks Day 64 of our journey with Splunk Indexer, and I couldn't be more thrilled to share some incredible insights with you all! 🔍 Unlocking Data Insights: Splunk Indexer has revolutionized the way we manage and analyze data. With its powerful indexing capabilities, we've been able to effortlessly navigate through massive datasets, uncovering valuable insights that were previously hidden from view. 💡 Optimizing Performance: One of the standout features of Splunk Indexer is its ability to optimize performance. By efficiently indexing and searching through our data, we've experienced significant improvements in our operational efficiency and decision-making processes. 🛠️ Seamless Integration: Integrating Splunk Indexer into our existing infrastructure has been a breeze. Its compatibility with a wide range of data sources and applications has allowed us to seamlessly incorporate it into our workflow without any disruptions. 📈 Driving Business Growth: Beyond just managing data, Splunk Indexer has become a catalyst for driving business growth. By harnessing the power of data-driven insights, we've been able to identify new opportunities, streamline processes, and ultimately, achieve our organizational goals more effectively. 🌟 Looking Ahead: As we continue on this journey with Splunk Indexer, I'm incredibly excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. With its ongoing innovation and commitment to excellence, I have no doubt that it will continue to play a pivotal role in our success story. 💬 Join the Conversation: I'd love to hear from you! How has Splunk Indexer transformed your data analytics journey? Share your experiences and insights in the comments below. Here's to Day 64 and many more milestones to come with Splunk Indexer! #SplunkIndexer #DataAnalytics #DataInsights #BusinessTransformation #MilestoneCelebration #LinkedInCommunity
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#Day64 #cybersecurity!!!!! 🔍 Exploring the Power of Splunk Indexer! 🔍 Are you ready to dive deep into the world of data analysis and visualization? Join me on Day 64 of our journey as we unravel the intricacies of the Splunk Indexer! 🚀 What is Splunk Indexer? Splunk Indexer is the backbone of Splunk's data management system. It's where your data gets stored, indexed, and made ready for lightning-fast search and analysis. 💡 Key Features: 1. Indexing:Splunk Indexer efficiently indexes incoming data, making it searchable in real-time. 2. Scalability: Whether you're dealing with gigabytes or petabytes of data, Splunk Indexer scales seamlessly to meet your needs. 3. Search & Retrieval:Need to find specific data points in a haystack of information? Splunk Indexer's powerful search capabilities make it a breeze. 4. Data Replication: Ensure data redundancy and high availability with Splunk Indexer's built-in replication features. 5. Security:Keep your data safe with robust access controls and encryption options. 🔬 How Does it Work? Splunk Indexer works by ingesting data from various sources, parsing it, and then indexing it for fast and efficient retrieval. It's the heart of your Splunk deployment, enabling you to gain valuable insights from your machine-generated data. #Splunk #DataAnalysis #Indexer #BigData #Analytics #DataManagement #TechInnovation
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