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About Splunk

Let’s build a safer and more resilient digital world.

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Our story

Since 2003, Splunk has helped organizations explore the vast depths of their machine data, like spelunkers in a cave. Our purpose is simple and unwavering: to build a safer and more resilient digital world. Every day, we help SecOps, ITOps, and engineering teams secure their systems, resolve issues quickly, and keep their organizations running without interruption.

Supercharged by Cisco, Splunk extends resilience across the entire tech stack, spanning networks, endpoints, cloud environments, and applications. Powered by a scalable, AI-driven data platform, we deliver unmatched visibility and real-time insights that help customers act with confidence and speed. No one brings security and observability together quite like we do.

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Why Splunk?

How we live our mission

Splunk is made up of passionate innovators and relentless problem-solvers. Our work is driven by curiosity, responsibility, and a shared commitment to make the world a safer and better place.

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Splunk protects

Customer trust is our priority. Data privacy, security, and compliance aren’t just checkboxes, they’re commitments we uphold with rigor. We work tirelessly to keep data secure, private, and aligned with global and industry standards.

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Making a difference

As part of Cisco, we’re able to amplify our impact — combining our technology, people, and global reach to take on some of society’s most pressing challenges.

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A supportive ecosystem

We’re proud of the vibrant global community that surrounds Splunk. Customers, developers, and experts come together to share knowledge, build solutions, and tackle complex challenges together.

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Explore Splunk

From trending insights to can’t-miss events, stay up to date on all things Splunk.

Newsroom

Keep up with the latest press releases, media coverage, and reports from across the Splunk universe.

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Awards

Discover how our security and observability solutions achieve awards and analyst recognition worldwide.

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Events

Expand your skills and network through Splunk’s online or in-person conferences, webinars, and workshops.

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Who’s Buttercup? Glad you asked.

Our beloved mascot and the heart of our community! Buttercup embodies our fun, supportive, and creative culture and is always there to cheer on customers and spread the Splunk love.

Why choose Splunk?

We live and breathe digital resilience. Get to know the Splunk difference and why the world’s leading organizations put their trust in us.

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As part of Cisco, Splunk offers the best of both worlds — an innovative, fast-moving culture backed by global scale and opportunity. Whether you're an engineer, designer, storyteller, or problem-solver, you’ll find a place where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your work has impact.

If you’re searching for your next opportunity and passionate about joining our mission, explore Splunk’s open roles and see where your next chapter could begin. Learn more on Cisco’s career page.

The Splunk Store

Some say we’re leaders in security and observability… others say our T-shirts are almost as popular as our software. One thing’s certain: nerds have more pun!

Interested in joining the geek-chic crew? Check out the Splunk Store and snag some iconic Splunky swag.

Splunk Acquisitions

Over the years, Splunk has expanded its portfolio through strategic acquisitions that enhance security, observability, and automation — bringing customers deeper visibility, faster insights, and stronger protection across their entire digital landscape. Explore the history of Splunk acquisitions.

Thought leadership

From technical guidance to business strategy, Splunk experts provide a wealth of knowledge to help organizations secure and ensure peak performance of their digital ecosystems.

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