Join us for a virtual meet-up where we share the Splunk Cybersecurity Defense Analyst Career Path and how it can help prepare learners for high-demand careers in cybersecurity. In this session, Academic Alliance members will gain insight into today’s evolving threat landscape, the growing demand for cybersecurity talent, and the critical role Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts play in defending organizations from cyberattacks. Participants will learn how Splunk helps security teams collect, analyze, and investigate data to detect threats, accelerate response times, and improve security outcomes. The presentation also provides an overview of Cisco Networking Academy, the benefits available to participating institutions, and how organizations can get involved if they're interested in becoming a member of the Cisco Networking Academy. Faculty can use this information to strengthen cybersecurity curricula, prepare students for SOC analyst roles, and connect learners with valuable training, hands-on labs, certifications, and career development opportunities.