Cory Minton's Blog Posts

As Field CTO for Splunk, Cory Minton leads strategy and innovation alignment with Splunk’s largest customers, analysts and the industry. Cory also leads the technical strategy for Splunk’s partnership with McLaren’s F1 and Esports Teams. Previously, Cory was a Principal Engineer and Field CTO at Dell, focused on emerging AI and Big Data technology research. Cory is also known as the “Big Data Beard” from the eponymous podcast he leads. Cory splits time between BHM and SLC with his wife and two children who share his crippling addiction to travel.

2026 Prediction: SOCs Embrace Risk for AI Returns
Ciso Circle
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2026 Prediction: SOCs Embrace Risk for AI Returns

Discover why forward-thinking security leaders embrace calculated risk for a resilient, adaptive SOC.
Data Gravity, Not Data Volume, Is What’s Holding You Back
Ciso Circle
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Data Gravity, Not Data Volume, Is What’s Holding You Back

Overcome data gravity by activating the right data, not just accumulating it. Learn how to boost digital resilience, optimize hybrid cloud, and leverage AI effectively.
The Partner Advantage: Splunk .conf25 Unveils the Future of AI-Native Digital Resilience
Partners
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The Partner Advantage: Splunk .conf25 Unveils the Future of AI-Native Digital Resilience

Splunk .conf25 delivered a clear message to the partner ecosystem: we're entering a new era of AI-native digital resilience, and partners are at the center of this transformation.
Why AI and Data Management are Tech’s New Power Couple
Cto Stack
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Why AI and Data Management are Tech’s New Power Couple

AI and data management amplify each other’s strengths, taking your data strategy to new heights.
Agency is the Leadership Skill Required to Thrive in the Agentic AI Era
Ciso Circle
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Agency is the Leadership Skill Required to Thrive in the Agentic AI Era

Redefining leadership when action isn’t only human anymore.
Your AI’s Blind Spot is Bigger Than You Think
Ciso Circle
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Your AI’s Blind Spot is Bigger Than You Think

There are more AI models than ever and not enough visibility. Here’s how to close the gap.