In our previous blog titled How data ages in Splunk, we discussed the different stages that data goes through. We explained how data progresses from Hot to Warm to Cold to Frozen and Thawed stages. Data in the frozen stage can either be archived or...

Backing up your data is common sense. But before you decide how to back up your indexed data, you should familiarize yourself with how the indexer stores data in Splunk and how data ages once it has been indexed. We have covered this topic in...

As cybercrimes grow in numbers and sophistication, it has become essential for businesses to take a proactive approach to ensure security against cyber threats. Agile businesses are investing heavily in cybersecurity strategies to eliminate risks and keep sensitive data secure. No business is immune to...

Cyberattacks are a rising crime not only in the U.S. but all over the world. Cybercrimes have become the most significant and expensive threat to companies of all sizes as they become progressively more sophisticated and organized. Recent high-profile attacks include data breach at Marriott in 2018, the...

In the last blog, we covered the basics of Splunk when getting started. We briefly touched upon working in data and how Splunk stores and works with data. If you need a refresher on the basics again, read here. In this blog, we’ll try to...

With the onset of globalization and the increase in the number of devices that are interconnected these days, the importance of cybersecurity in 2019 has grown more than ever. In this technology era, access to information is on your fingertips. While this can be a...

The Digital Information wave generates an abundance of data every day. Organizations can use these digital footprints to their advantage by collecting, monitoring, managing and troubleshooting valuable intelligence hidden in data. However, maneuvering around the complexity of data can be overwhelming. Additionally, operational downtime is...

Cyber security risks are inevitable in todays times. Information these days is not only readily available, but it’s also easily accessible through various devices and platforms such as mobile applications or web portals. This has paved the way for exponential growth in Information Technology users...