How STIG Compliance Creates Early Splunk Visibility
Introduction: Visibility Comes First In any Splunk deployment, the first stage of maturity is not automation or orchestration – it’s visibility. Before you can optimize
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Using the sendemail Command
Introduction: SPL & Practical Applications of sendemail Splunk’s Search Processing Language (SPL) helps users explore and analyze machine data. It also allows teams to automate
Using the contingency Command
Splunk’s Search Processing Language (SPL) offers powerful tools for data analysis, and the contingency command stands out as a specialized statistical function. This command creates contingency tables used to reveal
Using the multisearch Command
Introduction: SPL & the Value of multisearch Splunk’s Search Processing Language (SPL) enables detailed investigations across large datasets. It allows users to extract insights, detect
How to Keep Your Splunk Environment Healthy and High-Performing
Why Splunk Environment Health Matters A well-maintained Splunk environment is the difference between smooth operations and daily firefighting. Healthy environments ensure fast searches, accurate results, and predictable
From Reactive to Proactive: Continuous Threat Monitoring with Splunk
Why Continuous Threat Monitoring Matters Threat actors don’t operate on a schedule, and neither should your security defenses. Reactive detection leaves organizations vulnerable during off-hours or after an initial compromise.
Automating Splunk Alerts at Scale
The Problem with Splunk Alerts Many organizations still rely on manually executed searches or basic scheduled alerts in Splunk. While manageable in small deployments, this approach
How to Write Splunk Search Queries That Run Faster and Smarter
Why Search Efficiency Matters Every Splunk search query consumes CPU, memory, and I/O resources. When searches are inefficient, they slow down dashboards, delay alerts, and
From Dashboards to Decisions: Turning Splunk Data Into Measurable Outcomes
Why Splunk Data Matters Beyond IT Most organizations deploy Splunk to achieve basic endpoint monitoring, whether for collecting performance metrics or audit logs. Those uses
How to Build Splunk Dashboards That Load Fast and Drive Real Action
Why Dashboard Optimization Matters Dashboards are the front line of Splunk’s value, where complex data becomes actionable intelligence. But when dashboards load slowly or fail