Empower Your Digital Shield with Splunk Expertise!

KEY FEATURES 

Indepth Exploration of Splunk's Security Ecosystem and Capabilities
Practical Scenarios and RealWorld Implementations of Splunk Security Solutions
Streamline Automation and Orchestration in Splunk Operations

DESCRIPTION

The Ultimate Splunk for Cybersecurity is your practical companion to utilizing Splunk for threat detection and security operations. 

This indepth guide begins with an introduction to Splunk and its role in cybersecurity, followed by a detailed discussion on configuring inputs and data sources, understanding Splunk architecture, and using Splunk Enterprise Security (ES).

It further explores topics such as data ingestion and normalization, understanding SIEM, and threat detection and response. It then delves into advanced analytics for threat detection, integration with other security tools, and automation and orchestration with Splunk. 

Additionally, it covers cloud security with Splunk, DevOps, and security operations. Moreover, the book provides practical guidance on best practices for Splunk in cybersecurity, compliance, and regulatory requirements. It concludes with a summary of the key concepts covered throughout the book.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN 

Achieve advanced proficiency in Splunk Enterprise Security to bolster your cyber defense capabilities comprehensively. 
Implement Splunk for cuttingedge cybersecurity threat detection and analysis with precision. 
Expertly integrate Splunk with leading cloud platforms to enhance security measures. 
Seamlessly incorporate Splunk with a variety of security tools for a unified defense system. 
Employ Splunk's robust data analytics for sophisticated threat hunting. 
Enhance operational efficiency and accuracy by automating security tasks with Splunk. 
Tailor Splunk dashboards for realtime security monitoring and insightful analysis.

WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR?

This book is designed for IT professionals, security analysts, and network administrators possessing a foundational grasp of cybersecurity principles and a basic familiarity with Splunk. If you are an individual seeking to enhance your proficiency in leveraging Splunk for advanced cybersecurity applications and integrations, this book is crafted with your skill development in mind.

1. Introduction to Splunk and Cybersecurity
2. Overview of Splunk Architecture
3. Configuring Inputs and Data Sources
4. Data Ingestion and Normalization
5. Understanding SIEM
6. Splunk Enterprise Security
7. Security Intelligence
8. Forensic Investigation in Security Domains
9. Splunk Integration with Other Security Tools
10. Splunk for Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
11. Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) with Splunk
12. Cloud Security with Splunk
13. DevOps and Security Operations
14. Best Practices for Splunk in Cybersecurity
15. Conclusion and Summary

 

Jit is a seasoned IT professional with over 12 years of experience in the industry, currently working at a multinational IT company. As a certified Solution Architect in Splunk, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, his expertise extends to designing and implementing complex IT solutions for clients across various industries. His passion for cybersecurity and data analytics has made him a leading expert in using Splunk for security operations and threat detection.

In recent years, he has also delved into the emerging field of generative AI, exploring its applications in enhancing cybersecurity measures and data analysis techniques.  In addition to working in the IT industry, he also enjoys sharing his knowledge and experiences with others through training and public speaking engagements. 

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Aditya Mukherjee is a Global Information Security Leader with over 15 years of industry experience in spearheading security, technology, and business transformation initiatives across diverse environments. His expertise includes design, strategy planning, road mapping, and implementation. Aditya has consistently pioneered operational streamlining and service creation to enhance delivery and adhere to regulatory requirements. Additionally, he possesses deep consulting experience in briefing boards and risk committees about the organization's cybersecurity posture, maturity, and roadmap. Aditya holds various cybersecurity certifications, such as SANS, CICISO, CRISC, and CISM, and has been a Member of the NCDRC Technical Committee. He has also published three books on InfoSec and has been featured in over 20 articles in leading publications. Aditya has actively contributed to course content design for EC Council Code Red and CICISO, and has reviewed several books for Packt Publishing and Peerlyst.

Aditya has spoken at over 200 speaking engagements and has numerous prestigious industry awards to his name, including being featured in Forbes India's 50 Best Technology Leaders, India's Best CXOs and Leaders at WhitePage Leadership Conclave, and Business Leadership Award at the Indian Achievers' Award.