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Protecting Critical Apps in the Age of AI Agents
.conf
10 Minute Read

Protecting Critical Apps in the Age of AI Agents

How Splunk connects runtime and security context for faster response.
LLM-as-Judge vs. Human Evaluation: When to Use Each (And Why Elite Teams Use Both)
Learn
7 Minute Read

LLM-as-Judge vs. Human Evaluation: When to Use Each (And Why Elite Teams Use Both)

Understand the tradeoffs between LLMs and humans for generative AI evaluation
LLM Judges vs. SLM Judges: When To Use Which
Learn
8 Minutes Read

LLM Judges vs. SLM Judges: When To Use Which

LLM judge vs SLM judge: an SLM costs 10-30x less and runs in 15-150ms, making 100% coverage affordable. See where each wins and when to make the switch.
Born Observable: Why AI-Generated Apps and Agents Need Visibility from Day One
Observability
7 Minute Read

Born Observable: Why AI-Generated Apps and Agents Need Visibility from Day One

Observability Studio lets developers test and validate tracking data in real time during development, catching problems before they reach production.
See the Splunk Platform in Action at .conf26
Platform
4 Minute Read

See the Splunk Platform in Action at .conf26

We’re heading to Denver for four days of learning, connection, and hands-on exploration with the Splunk community.
MCP and the Agentic SOC: Governance, Speed, and Better Investigations
Security
8 Minute Read

MCP and the Agentic SOC: Governance, Speed, and Better Investigations

A CISO-focused strategic perspective on building trust, accountability, and speed into the Agentic SOC
How to Evaluate AI Systems
Learn
10 Minute Read

How to Evaluate AI Systems

Explore a detailed step-by-step process on effectively evaluating AI systems to boost their potential.
LLM Benchmarks: Top Categories for Evaluating AI Beyond Conventional Metrics
Learn
6 MINUTE READ

LLM Benchmarks: Top Categories for Evaluating AI Beyond Conventional Metrics

Evaluating LLMs requires moving beyond general metrics to domain-specific, agentic, and adversarial benchmarks that reflect real-world performance.
Peeling Back the Layers: Inside Vidar - From Virtualized Code to Stolen Credentials
Security
15 Minute Read

Peeling Back the Layers: Inside Vidar - From Virtualized Code to Stolen Credentials

Explore how the Vidar info-stealer uses virtualized code, anti-analysis tactics, and sandbox evasion to hide its activity. Learn how to identify and detect Vidar in your environment using actionable Splunk TTPs and analytics.