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Three Steps to Maximize Your Time at Splunk .conf21 Virtual With the ITOps Track
.conf & .conf Go
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Three Steps to Maximize Your Time at Splunk .conf21 Virtual With the ITOps Track

If you're like me, your inbox is out of control, your calendar is full, and for some of us, your navigating kids going back to school! To help, I thought I'd outline three simple steps to get you ready for .conf21. These steps will allow you to maximize your time and value whether you plan to attend in Las Vegas or online.
PowerShell Detections — Threat Research Release, August 2021
Security
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PowerShell Detections — Threat Research Release, August 2021

Adversaries are using PowerShell attacks, but luckily the Splunk Threat Research Team (STRT) has developed PowerShell analytics for Splunk by using the Splunk Attack Range to collect the generated logs, and hunt for suspicious PowerShell.
OMB Mandates Agency Log Standardization to Improve Security
Industries
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OMB Mandates Agency Log Standardization to Improve Security

The Office of Management and Budget’s memo mandates a maturity model for event log management, sets agency implementation requirements, and establishes government-wide responsibilities.
Splunk Deepens Commitment to Public Sector with U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency IL5 Provisional Authorization
Industries
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Splunk Deepens Commitment to Public Sector with U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency IL5 Provisional Authorization

We are pleased to announce that Splunk has achieved U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Provisional Authorization by the U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) at Impact Level 5 (IL5), which allows U.S. Government agencies to use Splunk Cloud Platform for higher sensitivity Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
Staff Picks for Splunk Security Reading August 2021
Security
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Staff Picks for Splunk Security Reading August 2021

These monthly postings will feature the favorite security-centric presentations, white papers and customer case studies from various peeps in the Splunk (or not) security world that WE think everyone should read. If you would like to read other months, please take a peek at previous posts in the "Staff Picks" series!
Meet the Splunktern: Fransiska Nauli
Splunk Life
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Meet the Splunktern: Fransiska Nauli

In this next installment of our “Meet the Splunktern'' series, we’re featuring Fransiska Nauli, our Field Engineering Intern in Australia. Fransiska is currently attending the University of Melbourne, majoring in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Keep reading to learn more about Fransiska and her time as a Splunktern!
Store Encrypted Secrets in a Splunk App
Tips & Tricks
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Store Encrypted Secrets in a Splunk App

Does your Splunk app integrate with a third-party service or API? If so, that service might require your app’s users to authenticate using a secret.
Security at .conf21 Virtual: Analytics-Fueled, Automation-Driven and Cloud-Delivered
.conf & .conf Go
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Security at .conf21 Virtual: Analytics-Fueled, Automation-Driven and Cloud-Delivered

Explore the .conf21 Security Track with track chair John Dominguez as he outlines his favorite security sessions and what you should earmark for .conf this year.
Partner Spotlight: NCU-ISAO Members Gain Actionable Intelligence with TruSTAR
Security
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Partner Spotlight: NCU-ISAO Members Gain Actionable Intelligence with TruSTAR

We recently spoke with Brian Hinze, NCU-ISAO Vice President, Member Services and Operations, to learn more about why NCU-ISAO chose TruSTAR for intelligence management, and how member organizations are using TruSTAR for information sharing and collaboration.