Enhancing Cisco Security Solutions with Data Analytics (ECSS)

• Explain the Splunk Enterprise/Cloud fundamentals 
• Explain the use of XDR, SIEM, SOAR as part of the modern SOC architecture to enhance the SOC’s ability to detect, investigate, and respond to security threats effectively 
• Implement Cisco Security Solutions to Splunk Integration using the Cisco Security Cloud App 
• Implement Cisco Security Solutions to Splunk Integration using Cisco Legacy Apps and TAs 
• Illustrate the value of integrating Cisco security solutions with Splunk using real-world use cases 
• Troubleshoot the Cisco Security Cloud App and the Cisco Apps and TAs 

There are no prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are: 

• Cisco CCNP Security or equivalent knowledge 

These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offering: 

• Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR)

• System Engineers 
• SOC Engineers 
• Network Architects

Course Outline

• Overview of Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud 
• Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud Components 
• Splunk Enterprise Data Ingestion 
• Splunk Search Programming Language 
• Splunk Dashboards and Reports 
• XDR, SIEM, and SOAR Platforms 
• Cisco XDR, Splunk SIEM, and Splunk SOAR 
• Cisco Security Cloud App 
• Cisco Secure Firewall Integration 
• Cisco XDR Integration 
• Cisco Secure Malware Analytics, Duo, Secure Network Analytics, Email Threat Defense, and Multicloud Defense Integrations 
• Cisco Security Legacy Apps and Technology Add-Ons 
• Cisco ISE Integration 
• Cisco NVM Integration 
• Cisco Security Solutions and Splunk Use Case 
• Cisco XDR and Splunk Use Case 
• Troubleshoot General Splunk Issues 
• Troubleshoot Cisco Security Cloud App 
• Troubleshoot Cisco Legacy Apps and Add-ons 

​Lab Outline

• Explore Splunk Indexes 
• Explore Splunk Web and CLI 
• Verify and Test Data Ingestion 
• Malware Events Analysis Using Splunk Enterprise Simulation 
• Perform Search Queries 
• Create Dashboards and Reports 
• Explore Splunk SOAR 
• Explore Cisco XDR Incident Investigation 
• Cisco Secure Firewall Integration with Splunk 
• Cisco XDR to Splunk Enterprise Integration Simulation 
• Cisco Duo Integration Simulation 
• Cisco SMA Integration Simulation 
• Cisco SNA Integration Simulation 
• Explore the Cisco ISE Integration with Splunk Using the Legacy ISE App and TA 
• Explore the Cisco NVM Integration with Splunk Using the Legacy CESA App and TA 
• Investigate Ransomware Using Splunk Enterprise with the Various Cisco Security Apps 
• Troubleshoot Cisco Security Cloud App with Cisco Secure Firewall Integration 
• Troubleshooting Cisco ISE Integration with Splunk 
• Troubleshooting Cisco NVM Integration with Splunk