Implementing Splunk

Splunk is a type of analysis and reporting software for analyzing machine-generated Big Data. It captures, indexes, and correlates real-time data in a searchable repository from which it can generate graphs, reports, alerts, dashboards, and visualizations. It aims to make machine data accessible across an organization for a variety of purposes. Implementing Splunk Second Edition is a learning guide that introduces you to all the latest features and improvements of Splunk 6.2. The book starts by introducing you to various concepts such as charting, reporting, clustering, and visualization. Every chapter is dedicated to enhancing your knowledge of a specific concept, including data models and pivots, speeding up your queries, backfilling, data replication, and so on. By the end of the book, you'll have a very good understanding of Splunk and be able to perform efficient data analysis.

A comprehensive guide to making machine data accessible across the organization using advanced dashboards Key Features Enrich machine-generated data and transform it into useful, meaningful insights Perform search operations and configurations, build dashboards, and manage logs Extend Splunk services with scripts and advanced configurations to process optimal results Book Description Splunk is the leading platform that fosters an efficient methodology and delivers ways to search, monitor, and analyze growing amounts of big data. This book will allow you to implement new services and utilize them to quickly and efficiently process machine-generated big data. We introduce you to all the new features, improvements, and offerings of Splunk 7. We cover the new modules of Splunk: Splunk Cloud and the Machine Learning Toolkit to ease data usage. Furthermore, you will learn to use search terms effectively with Boolean and grouping operators. You will learn not only how to modify your search to make your searches fast but also how to use wildcards efficiently. Later you will learn how to use stats to aggregate values, a chart to turn data, and a time chart to show values over time; you'll also work with fields and chart enhancements and learn how to create a data model with faster data model acceleration. Once this is done, you will learn about XML Dashboards, working with apps, building advanced dashboards, configuring and extending Splunk, advanced deployments, and more. Finally, we teach you how to use the Machine Learning Toolkit and best practices and tips to help you implement Splunk services effectively and efficiently. By the end of this book, you will have learned about the Splunk software as a whole and implemented Splunk services in your tasks at projects What you will learn Focus on the new features of the latest version of Splunk Enterprise 7 Master the new offerings in Splunk: Splunk Cloud and the Machine Learning Toolkit Create efficient and effective searches within the organization Master the use of Splunk tables, charts, and graph enhancements Use Splunk data models and pivots with faster data model acceleration Master all aspects of Splunk XML dashboards with hands-on applications Create and deploy advanced Splunk dashboards to share valuable business insights with peers Who this book is for This book is intended for data analysts, business analysts, and IT administrators who want to make the best use of big data, operational intelligence, log management, and monitoring within their organization. Some knowledge of Splunk services will help you get the most out of the book

Learn to effectively use, configure, deploy and extend Splunk and implement its powerful capabilities.

Make the most of Splunk 9.x to build insightful reports and dashboards with a detailed walk-through of its extensive features and capabilities Key Features Be well-versed with the Splunk 9. x architecture, installation, onboarding, and indexing data features Create advanced visualizations using the Splunk search processing language Explore advanced Splunk administration techniques, including clustering, data modeling, and container management Book DescriptionSplunk 9 improves on the existing Splunk tool to include important features such as federated search, observability, performance improvements, and dashboarding. This book helps you to make the best use of the impressive and new features to prepare a Splunk installation that can be employed in the data analysis process. Starting with an introduction to the different Splunk components, such as indexers, search heads, and forwarders, this Splunk book takes you through the step-by-step installation and configuration instructions for basic Splunk components using Amazon Web Services (AWS) instances. You’ll import the BOTS v1 dataset into a search head and begin exploring data using the Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL), covering various types of Splunk commands, lookups, and macros. After that, you’ll create tables, charts, and dashboards using Splunk’s new Dashboard Studio, and then advance to work with clustering, container management, data models, federated search, bucket merging, and more. By the end of the book, you’ll not only have learned everything about the latest features of Splunk 9 but also have a solid understanding of the performance tuning techniques in the latest version.What you will learn Install and configure the Splunk 9 environment Create advanced dashboards using the flexible layout options in Dashboard Studio Understand the Splunk licensing models Create tables and make use of the various types of charts available in Splunk 9.x Explore the new configuration management features Implement the performance improvements introduced in Splunk 9.x Integrate Splunk with Kubernetes for optimizing CI/CD management Who this book is for The book is for data analysts, Splunk users, and administrators who want to become well-versed in the data analytics services offered by Splunk 9. You need to have a basic understanding of Splunk fundamentals to get the most out of this book.

Many small and medium scale businesses cannot afford to procure expensive cybersecurity tools. In many cases, even after procurement, lack of a workforce with knowledge of the standard architecture of enterprise security, tools are often used ineffectively. The Editors have developed multiple projects which can help in developing cybersecurity solution architectures and the use of the right tools from the opensource software domain. This book has 8 chapters describing these projects in detail with recipes on how to use opensource tooling to obtain standard cyber defense and the ability to do self-penetration testing and vulnerability assessment. This book also demonstrates work related to malware analysis using machine learning and implementation of honeypots, network Intrusion Detection Systems in a security operation center environment. It is essential reading for cybersecurity professionals and advanced students.

Big Data Analytics Using Splunk is a hands-on book showing how to process and derive business value from big data in real time. Examples in the book draw from social media sources such as Twitter (tweets) and Foursquare (check-ins). You also learn to draw from machine data, enabling you to analyze, say, web server log files and patterns of user access in real time, as the access is occurring. Gone are the days when you need be caught out by shifting public opinion or sudden changes in customer behavior. Splunk’s easy to use engine helps you recognize and react in real time, as events are occurring. Splunk is a powerful, yet simple analytical tool fast gaining traction in the fields of big data and operational intelligence. Using Splunk, you can monitor data in real time, or mine your data after the fact. Splunk’s stunning visualizations aid in locating the needle of value in a haystack of a data. Geolocation support spreads your data across a map, allowing you to drill down to geographic areas of interest. Alerts can run in the background and trigger to warn you of shifts or events as they are taking place. With Splunk you can immediately recognize and react to changing trends and shifting public opinion as expressed through social media, and to new patterns of eCommerce and customer behavior. The ability to immediately recognize and react to changing trends provides a tremendous advantage in today’s fast-paced world of Internet business. Big Data Analytics Using Splunk opens the door to an exciting world of real-time operational intelligence. Built around hands-on projects Shows how to mine social media Opens the door to real-time operational intelligence

Transform machine data into powerful analytical intelligence using Splunk Key Features Analyze and visualize machine data to step into the world of Splunk! Leverage the exceptional analysis and visualization capabilities to make informed decisions for your business This easy-to-follow, practical book can be used by anyone - even if you have never managed data before Book Description Splunk is a search, reporting, and analytics software platform for machine data, which has an ever-growing market adoption rate. More organizations than ever are adopting Splunk to make informed decisions in areas such as IT operations, information security, and the Internet of Things. The first two chapters of the book will get you started with a simple Splunk installation and set up of a sample machine data generator, called Eventgen. After this, you will learn to create various reports, dashboards, and alerts. You will also explore Splunk's Pivot functionality to model data for business users. You will then have the opportunity to test-drive Splunk's powerful HTTP Event Collector. After covering the core Splunk functionality, you'll be provided with some real-world best practices for using Splunk, and information on how to build upon what you've learned in this book. Throughout the book, there will be additional comments and best practice recommendations from a member of the SplunkTrust Community, called "Tips from the Fez". What you will learn Install and configure Splunk for personal use Store event data in Splunk indexes, classify events into sources, and add data fields Learn essential Splunk Search Processing Language commands and best practices Create powerful real-time or user-input dashboards Be proactive by implementing alerts and scheduled reports Tips from the Fez: best practices using Splunk features and add-ons Understand security and deployment considerations for taking Splunk to an organizational level Who this book is for This book is for the beginners who want to get well versed in the services offered by Splunk 7. If you want to be a data/business analyst or want to be a system administrator, this book is what you want. No prior knowledge of Splunk is required.

Empower Your Digital Shield with Splunk Expertise! KEY FEATURES ● In-depth Exploration of Splunk's Security Ecosystem and Capabilities ● Practical Scenarios and Real-World 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 in-depth 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 cutting-edge 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 real-time 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. TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 Index