SPLK-5001 — Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst
Splunk's new SOC analyst-focused certification launched in 2025, covering security monitoring, alert investigation, and incident analysis specifically within the Splunk Enterprise Security platform. The most directly relevant Splunk cert for SOC analysts rather than platform administrators. Pure MCQ exam despite its practical focus. Not DoD 8140 approved. If your SOC runs Splunk ES this is a worthwhile credential — it proves you can work the platform effectively for security use cases rather than general data analysis. Limited value outside Splunk-heavy environments. Part of the new Cybersecurity Defense track replacing legacy security certifications.
| Issuer | Splunk (Cisco) |
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| Level | intermediate |
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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_security_monitoring, alert_triage, siem_investigation, threat_detection_splunk, splunk_es_usage, incident_investigation_splunk, security_content_usage |
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