SPLK-1001 — Splunk Core Certified User
Splunk's entry-level certification covering basic search, reporting, and dashboarding in the Splunk platform. The starting point for the Splunk certification path and a natural first step for SOC analysts working in Splunk environments. Pure MCQ exam with no hands-on component. Not DoD 8140 approved. In itself it won't differentiate you as a security professional — it proves Splunk tool familiarity, not security analysis skill. Most valuable as a foundation for the cybersecurity defense track certifications (SPLK-5001) or for administrators managing Splunk deployments.
| Issuer | Splunk (Cisco) |
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| Level | beginner |
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| Domains | Defensive Security / SOC |
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| Practical weight | 0% |
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| Cost (USD) | 130 |
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| Renewal | 3 years |
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| Skills | splunk_search_basics, splunk_reports, splunk_dashboards, splunk_data_lookup, spl_fundamentals |
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