Des Moines Splunk User Group

Splunk - Boss of The SOC (BOTS) Event: April 15th

Summary: Korey Hahn shared details about the upcoming 'Splunk: Boss of The SOC (BOTS)' event scheduled for April 15th in Downtown Des Moines. The event is a hands-on, interactive workshop aimed at immersing participants in realistic security operations center (SOC) scenarios using Splunk. It will include exercises to help users develop skills in threat detection and incident response through the use of various datasets. The workshop is intended for anyone involved in security operations and will be led by Splunk experts. The winners will receive apparel or tech accessories as prizes.
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When: April 15th 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Where: Downtown Des Moines
What: Splunk: Boss of The SOC (BOTS)


Please find below more information on the upcoming Boss of the SOC (BOTS) event on April 15th hosted in Downtown Des Moines:

Splunk Boss of The SOC (BOTS) Event Overview

The Boss of The SOC (BOTS) event is a hands-on, interactive workshop designed to immerse participants in real-world security operations center (SOC) scenarios using Splunk. It leverages a popular dataset based on simulated cyber attack scenarios to provide a practical learning experience for security analysts and SOC teams.

Key Features:
• Realistic Security Scenarios: Participants investigate incidents such as Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) and ransomware attacks using Splunk, mirroring challenges faced in actual SOC environments.
• Hands-On Learning: The workshop includes guided exercises where users develop searches and queries in Splunk to answer investigative questions and advance their incident response.
• Data Sources: The event uses comprehensive datasets including network and host data from sources like Suricata, Fortinet NGFW, Windows Event Logs, Microsoft Sysmon, and Splunk for Stream.
• Target Audience: Designed for all roles within security operations teams responsible for monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
• Workshop Duration: Typically runs 4 to 6 hours depending on the module, providing ample time for participants to engage with the data and tools.
• Expert Guidance: Led by Splunk security subject matter experts, offering insights into both Splunk usage and security best practices.
• Benefits: Enhances participants' ability to ask the right investigative questions, identify relevant data, and develop effective Splunk searches to detect and respond to threats.
• Winners: Winning participants will be presented with apparel and/or tech accessories.

For more information and/or to signup, please email kohahn@cisco.com.

Thank you!
Korey Hahn
Regional Sales Manager - Splunk
Des Moines, IA

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How can o register?