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Thousands of Customer-Driven Splunk Ideas Help Accelerate Meaningful Innovation
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Thousands of Customer-Driven Splunk Ideas Help Accelerate Meaningful Innovation

Our Tom Casey emphasizes the importance of customer feedback, idea implementation, and transparent communication for driving innovation here at Splunk.
API Security Testing: Importance, Methods, and Top Tools for Testing APIs
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API Security Testing: Importance, Methods, and Top Tools for Testing APIs

API security testing is crucial for identifying vulnerabilities and protecting sensitive data. Discover the top API security testing tools and their benefits.
Data Scanning Explained: What Scanning Data Can Do For You
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Data Scanning Explained: What Scanning Data Can Do For You

How do you know which data is the most sensitive? Data scanning is your starting point! Learn how to scan data & get all the details here.
Metadata 101: Definition, Types & Examples
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Metadata 101: Definition, Types & Examples

Often referred to as "data about data," metadata simplifies data management and actually helps you do all sorts of cool stuff. Get the details here.
Identifying BOD 23-02 Network Management Interfaces with Splunk
Security
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Identifying BOD 23-02 Network Management Interfaces with Splunk

Splunker Drew Church explains the CISA-released directive to reduce risk from internet-exposed management interfaces, highlighting the threat of external remote services.
The Lessons Learned in Cybersecurity 25 Years Ago Are Still Applicable to AI Today
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The Lessons Learned in Cybersecurity 25 Years Ago Are Still Applicable to AI Today

Splunk's Paul Kurtz explores what we can learn from past events as AI accelerates the future.
The Principle of Least Privilege Explained (with Best Practices)
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The Principle of Least Privilege Explained (with Best Practices)

Learn why implementing the Principle of Least Privilege is crucial for limiting cyber risks and preventing unauthorized data breaches.
Process vs. Practice: What's The Difference?
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Process vs. Practice: What's The Difference?

Understand the roles of process and practice in achieving success, how to balance them for effective operations and how to promote continuous learning and adaptability.
.conf23: A DevOps/ ITOps and Observability's Guide to the Must-Attend Sessions
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.conf23: A DevOps/ ITOps and Observability's Guide to the Must-Attend Sessions

Going to .conf23 but not sure which sessions to attend. Splunker Stephane Estevez took a closer look at the catalogue and highlights the ITOps and observability session that you absolutely cannot miss.