Master Real-Time Data Analytics with Splunk: Comprehensive Certification Course

Splunk is a leading platform for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine-generated big data via
a web-style interface. It provides powerful real-time insights and analytics, enabling businesses to
make data-driven decisions quickly. Splunk is used across industries to monitor applications, IT
infrastructure, and security environments. With its ability to handle structured, semi-structured, and
unstructured data, Splunk is a game-changer in log management, operational intelligence, and
security information event management (SIEM).

ENCODE-IT’s Comprehensive Splunk Certification Course is designed to give you the expertise to
become proficient in using Splunk for data collection, analysis, and visualization. From basic searches
to advanced data manipulation, this course covers everything you need to know to leverage Splunk
for real-time analytics, security monitoring, and business intelligence. Whether you are working in IT,
security, or business analytics, this course will enable you to utilize Splunk effectively to monitor and
analyze data for actionable insights.

Salary Scale in India
The demand for Splunk professionals in India has been steadily rising as more organizations adopt
the platform for IT operations, security monitoring, and business intelligence. The average salary for
entry-level positions like Splunk Administrators or Analysts starts around ₹6,00,000 to ₹10,00,000
annually. With experience, the salary range increases to ₹12,00,000 to ₹18,00,000 per year,
depending on expertise. Senior positions such as Splunk Architects or Security Operations Managers
can earn upwards of ₹25,00,000 annually. As businesses across sectors like finance, healthcare, and
IT turn to data-driven insights, your expertise in Splunk will position you for a successful career.

Placement Assistance & Certification
ENCODE-IT offers certification upon successful completion of the Comprehensive Splunk
Certification Course, validating your expertise in real-time data analysis and visualization. In
addition, our placement assistance program connects you with leading companies looking for
professionals skilled in data analytics and Splunk. This dual advantage helps you gain practical skills
and provides job opportunities to further your career.

Course Curriculum

1. Introduction to Splunk and Big Data Analytics
 Overview of Splunk: Use Cases and Benefits
 Splunk Architecture and Key Components: Indexer, Search Head, Forwarder
 Installing and Configuring Splunk for Data Ingestion
 Understanding Splunk’s Role in IT Monitoring and Security
 The Big Data Analytics Landscape and Splunk’s Position in It
 Splunk User Interface: Navigating Dashboards and Settings

2. Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL)
 Introduction to SPL: Basics of Searching in Splunk
 Using Basic Commands: search, where, table, stats, top, and timechart

 Filtering Data with eval, if, and case
 Working with Time-Based Data and Timechart Commands
 Advanced Searching: Subsearches, Macros, and Lookups
 Regular Expressions in Splunk for Powerful Data Extraction

3. Data Indexing and Management in Splunk
 Understanding Splunk Data Inputs: Forwarders and Data Sources
 How Splunk Indexes Data: Indexing Pipeline and Data Parsing
 Managing Data Sources: Log Files, Syslog, APIs, and Streaming Data
 Splunk Data Models and CIM (Common Information Model)
 Optimizing Indexing for Performance and Storage
 Splunk Data Retention Policies and Archiving

4. Splunk for IT Operations Monitoring
 Real-Time Monitoring with Splunk: Dashboards and Alerts
 Creating Custom Dashboards for Operational Insights
 Managing Log Data: Application, Server, and Network Logs
 Troubleshooting IT Issues Using Splunk Alerts and Search Queries
 Integrating Splunk with ITSM Tools for Incident Management
 Historical Data Analysis and Reporting in Splunk

5. Splunk for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
 Overview of SIEM and Splunk’s Role in Security Operations
 Splunk Enterprise Security (ES): Key Features and Setup
 Using Splunk for Security Monitoring and Incident Detection
 Configuring Security Alerts, Dashboards, and Correlation Searches
 Security Data Analysis: Identifying Threats and Anomalies
 Incident Management and Response with Splunk

6. Splunk Data Visualization and Reporting
 Creating and Customizing Splunk Dashboards
 Visualizing Data: Graphs, Charts, Maps, and Tables
 Using Advanced Visualizations: Heatmaps, Pie Charts, and Bar Graphs
 Setting Up Scheduled Reports and Alerts in Splunk
 Customizing Reports and Delivering Insights to Stakeholders

 Best Practices for Data Visualization in Splunk

7. Splunk Performance Tuning and Scaling
 Optimizing Search Performance in Splunk
 Troubleshooting Splunk Performance Issues
 Scaling Splunk for Large-Scale Data Processing
 Distributing Workloads and Configuring Index Clustering
 Configuring Search Head Clustering and High Availability
 Load Balancing and Managing Heavy Forwarders in Splunk

8. Splunk for Business Analytics and Intelligence
 Using Splunk for Business Intelligence (BI) and Decision-Making
 Advanced Analytics: Correlating Multiple Data Sources
 Machine Learning Integration with Splunk for Predictive Analytics
 Real-Time Data Processing and Reporting for Business Insights
 Integrating Splunk with BI Tools (Tableau, Power BI) for Advanced Analytics
 Case Studies: Using Splunk in E-commerce, Healthcare, and Financial Sectors

9. Security Best Practices in Splunk
 Configuring Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in Splunk
 Managing User Permissions and Access Control in Splunk
 Securing Splunk Forwarders and Indexers
 Auditing and Monitoring Splunk Access Logs for Compliance
 Integrating Splunk with External Security Tools (IDS/IPS, Firewalls)
 Encrypting Data at Rest and In Transit in Splunk

10. Final Project and Certification Exam
 Real-World Project: Building a Security Monitoring Dashboard with Splunk
 Data Integration, Search Queries, and Performance Optimization
 Final Assessment to Validate Your Knowledge of Splunk
 Certification of Completion and Job Placement Assistance

Key Features
 Tools & Platforms: Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Universal Forwarder, Splunk Enterprise
Security, Splunk Machine Learning Toolkit
 Real-World Projects: Hands-on projects for creating dashboards, alerts, and real-time
monitoring systems

 Certification & Placement Support: Official Splunk certification and job placement
assistance
 Expert Instructors: Learn from experienced professionals with deep knowledge of Splunk
and its applications
 Career Advancement: Acquire the necessary skills for roles such as Splunk Administrator,
Splunk Analyst, and Security Operations Engineer

Why Choose ENCODE-IT for Splunk Certification?
ENCODE-IT’s Comprehensive Splunk Certification Course offers a deep dive into the real-time data
analytics and monitoring capabilities of Splunk. The course is designed to provide practical
experience with various aspects of Splunk, from data ingestion to complex security monitoring,
ensuring that you gain expertise in both IT operations and business analytics. With hands-on
training, expert guidance, and certification, this course prepares you for a successful career in the
rapidly growing field of data analytics and security. Enroll now to elevate your career and master
Splunk!