Ultimate Splunk for Cybersecurity : Practical Strategies for SIEM Using Splunk's Enterprise Security (ES) for Threat Detection, Forensic Investigation, and Cloud Security (English Edition) / Jit Sinha.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sinha, Jit, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer networks--Security measures.

Computer networks.

Computer security.

Computer viruses.

Cryptography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (273 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Delhi : Orange Education Pvt Ltd, [2024]

Summary:

The Ultimate Splunk for Cybersecurity is your practical companion to utilizing Splunk for threat detection and security operations. This in-depth guide begins with an introduction to Splunk and its role in cybersecurity, followed by a detailed discussion on configuring inputs and data sources, understanding Splunk architecture, and using Splunk Enterprise Security (ES).It further explores topics such as data ingestion and normalization, understanding SIEM, and threat detection and response. It then delves into advanced analytics for threat detection, integration with other security tools, and automation and orchestration with Splunk. Additionally, it covers cloud security with Splunk, DevOps, and security operations. Moreover, the book provides practical guidance on best practices for Splunk in cybersecurity, compliance, and regulatory requirements. It concludes with a summary of the key concepts covered throughout the book.

Contents:

Intro

Cover Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication Page

About the Author

About the Technical Reviewer

Acknowledgements

Preface

Errata

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Splunk and Cybersecurity

Introduction

Structure

Overview of Splunk

Defining Splunk

Splunk Ecosystem

Search and Analytics

Search Capabilities

Visualizations

Real-time Alerting

Advanced Features

Introducing Cybersecurity

Importance of cybersecurity in today's digital world

Types of cyber threats

Common cybersecurity frameworks and methodologies

Role of Splunk in Cybersecurity

Log management and event correlation with Splunk

Accelerating incident response and investigation

Use Cases for Splunk in Cybersecurity

Conclusion

Points to Remember

References

2. Overview of Splunk Architecture

Overview of Splunk Architecture

Understanding the Key Components of Splunk

Search Processing Language (SPL)

Advanced SPL commands and examples

More Advanced SPL Commands and Examples

Indexing Data and Strategies

Data Parsing and Event Processing

Data Storage and Indexes

Components of an Index

Configuring Indexing in Splunk

Index Management and Performance Considerations

Indexing Strategy

Scalability and High Availability

Splunk Deployment Options

Best Practices for Splunk Deployment

Search Optimization Techniques

Security Best Practices in Splunk Deployment

Splunk Health Check and Maintenance

3. Configuring Inputs and Data Sources

Introduction to configuring inputs and data sources

Types of data sources

Configuring data inputs

Configuring data inputs for log files

Configuring data inputs for network events.

Configuring data inputs for APIs

A Few other types of data configuration

Understanding and managing data inputs

Data onboarding

Custom log file onboarding example

Identification of data sources and input configuration

Parsing and transforming data

Normalizing data

Validating and testing the onboarding process

Field extractions

4. Data Ingestion and Normalization

Overview of data ingestion in Splunk

Data Ingestion Process in Splunk

Data Parsing and Processing

Data Normalization

Defining Data Normalization in the Cybersecurity Context

A Real-Life Cybersecurity Example

How Splunk Can Help to Normalize Data

Data Models and CIM

Data Models

Common Information Model

Example Scenario

Best practices for Data Ingestion and Normalization

5. Understanding SIEM

Introducing SIEM

SIEM Features and Functions

Common Use Cases and Benefits of SIEM

Integrating Splunk with SIEM

6. Splunk Enterprise Security

Introduction to Splunk Enterprise Security

Splunk ES and its Role in Cybersecurity

How ES Works

Core Components of Splunk ES

Scenario 1: Protecting Against Data Breach Attempts

Scenario 2: Combating Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)

Scenario 3: Preventing Payment Fraud

Scenario: Implementing Adaptive Response Framework (ARF) for Automated Threat Mitigation

Key Benefits of Using Splunk ES in Cybersecurity

Introduction to Correlation Searches and Notable Events

Creating a new Correlation Search

Example: Detecting Data Exfiltration

Customizing existing correlation searches

Scheduling and Configuring Alert Actions

Scheduling Correlation Searches.

Configuring Alert Actions

Using Splunk ES to Create Notable Events for Insider Threat Detection

Security Monitoring and Incident Investigation

Executive Summary Dashboard

Introduction to Security Posture Dashboard and Incident Review Dashboard

Navigating and Customizing the Security Posture Dashboard

Accessing the Security Posture Dashboard

Understanding dashboard components

Hands-On Scenario 1: Addressing Access Control Challenges

Hands-On Scenario 2: Investigating Network Security Anomalies

Customizing the Security Posture Dashboard

Investigating Notable Events with the Incident Review Dashboard

Navigating to the Incident Review Dashboard

Understanding Dashboard Components

Hands-On Scenario: Managing a Ransomware Attack with the Incident Review Dashboard in Splunk ES

Customizing the Incident Review Dashboard

Filtering and sorting notable events

Incident Ownership and Workflow Management

Investigating Notable Events

Adaptive Response Actions with Splunk ES

Integrating MITRE ATT&amp

CK and Kill Chain Methodology

Managing Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)

Suppressing Notable Events

Anomaly Detection and Correlation Searches in Splunk ES

Introduction to anomaly detection and correlation searches

The role of anomaly detection in cybersecurity

Overview of correlation searches in Splunk ES

Importance of Anomaly Detection in Cybersecurity

Benefits of anomaly detection

Challenges of anomaly detection in cybersecurity

Integrating Anomaly Detection with Other Security Measures

Combining correlation searches with adaptive response actions

Utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques

Collaborating and sharing information across teams and tools.

Continuously monitoring and improving detection capabilities

Investigations in Splunk ES

Purpose of Investigations

Starting an Investigation in Splunk ES

Initiating an investigation

Adding Artifacts

Adding Notes, Files, and Links

Collaborating on an Investigation in Splunk ES

Assigning and sharing investigations

Communicating and tracking progress

Closing and Archiving Investigations in Splunk ES

Closing an investigation

Archiving investigations

Reporting and Sharing Findings from Completed Investigations

Reviewing the investigation summary

Sharing the investigation summary

Printing the investigation summary

Best Practices for Investigations in Splunk ES

Evaluating SOC Metrics in the Context of Splunk Enterprise Security

Future Trends

Evolving role of Splunk ES in the cybersecurity landscape

Emerging trends and technologies in cybersecurity and their impact on Splunk ES

7. Security Intelligence

Introduction to Security Intelligence

Definition and Importance of Security Intelligence

Role of Security Intelligence in Splunk ES

Risk Analysis in Security Intelligence for Splunk ES

The Risk Analysis Dashboard in ES

Understanding Risk Scoring in Enterprise Security: A Case Study with JIT Inc.

Effective use of Risk Analysis Dashboard

Web Intelligence

Web Intelligence Dashboards

HTTP Category Analysis Dashboard

HTTP User Agent Analysis dashboard

New Domain Analysis Dashboard

URL Length Analysis Dashboard

Hands-On Web Intelligence with Splunk ES at JIT Inc.

User Intelligence

User Intelligence Dashboards

Asset and Identity Investigator dashboards

User Activity Monitoring

Access Anomalies dashboard

Hands-On User Intelligence with Splunk ES at JIT Inc.

Threat Intelligence.

Threat Intelligence Dashboards

Threat Artifacts dashboard

Hands-On Threat Intelligence with Splunk ES at JIT Inc.

Protocol Intelligence

Protocol Intelligence dashboards

Traffic Size Analysis

SSL Search

Email Activity

Email Search

Hands-On Protocol Intelligence with Splunk ES at JIT Inc.

Case Studies

8. Forensic Investigation in Security Domains

Forensic Investigation in Security Domains

Key Security Domains

Access Domain

Key Components of ES in the Access Domain

Access Domain Areas

Access Center

Access Tracker

Access Search

Account Management

Default Account Activity

Hands-On Access Domain Investigation with Splunk ES at JIT Inc.

Endpoint Domain

Endpoint Domain Areas

Malware Center

Malware Search and Operations Dashboard

System Center

Time Center

The Endpoint Changes

Update Center and Search

Hands-On Endpoint Domain Investigation with Splunk ES at JIT Inc.

Network Domain

Network Domain Areas

Network Traffic

Network Intrusion

Vulnerability

Web Traffic

Network Changes

The Port and Protocol Tracking

Hands-On Network Domain Investigation with Splunk ES at JIT Inc.

Identity Domain

Identity Domain Areas

Asset Data

Identity Data

User Session

Hands-On Identity Domain Investigation with Splunk ES at JIT Inc.

9. Splunk Integration with Other Security Tools

Introduction to Splunk and Security Tool Integrations

The role of Splunk in Security Operations Centers (SOCs)

The Importance of Integrating Security Tools for Effective Threat Detection and Response

Best Practices for Integrating Splunk with Security Tools

Data Normalization and Enrichment.

Use of Splunk Add-ons and Apps.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9788196815028

8196815026

OCLC:

1417196848