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Splunk SOAR Evolved: A Unified TDIR Approach to Automation
Security
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Splunk SOAR Evolved: A Unified TDIR Approach to Automation

Splunk SOAR 6.3.0 and 6.3.1 constitute a significant evolution in how security practitioners can implement, use, and leverage security automation in the SOC more efficiently.
Splunk Named a Leader in the 2024 IDC MarketScape for SIEM for Enterprise
Security
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Splunk Named a Leader in the 2024 IDC MarketScape for SIEM for Enterprise

Splunk is ranked #1 for the fourth year in a row in the IDC Worldwide Security Information and Event Management Market Shares, 2023: The Leaders in SIEM City report!
Celebrating 2024 Worldwide BOTS Day
Security
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Celebrating 2024 Worldwide BOTS Day

After a successful launch of BOTS at .conf24, we’re ready to take it to the masses with two worldwide BOTSv9 competitions.
Handala’s Wiper: Threat Analysis and Detections
Security
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Handala’s Wiper: Threat Analysis and Detections

Cisco Talos and the Splunk Threat Research Team provide a comprehensive analysis that expands on existing coverage of Handala's Wiper and offers unique insights.
ShrinkLocker Malware: Abusing BitLocker to Lock Your Data
Security
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ShrinkLocker Malware: Abusing BitLocker to Lock Your Data

The Splunk Threat Research Team shares their findings and methodologies to aid the cybersecurity community in combating ShrinkLocker effectively.
Previous Security Content Roundups from the Splunk Threat Research Team (STRT)
Security
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Previous Security Content Roundups from the Splunk Threat Research Team (STRT)

Recap: Learn about the last four quarters of security content from the Splunk Threat Research Team.
The Final Shell: Introducing ShellSweepX
Security
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The Final Shell: Introducing ShellSweepX

The Splunk Threat Research Team is excited to announce the final tool in the ShellSweep collection: ShellSweepX.
Staff Picks for Splunk Security Reading August 2024
Security
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Staff Picks for Splunk Security Reading August 2024

Splunk security experts share their curated list of presentations, whitepapers, and customer case studies that they feel are worth a read.
The New & Improved Splunk Guide to Risk-Based Alerting
Security
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The New & Improved Splunk Guide to Risk-Based Alerting

Splunker Haylee Mills shares a brand new version of the step-by-step guide to success with the risk-based alerting framework.