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Exam Information
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Exam Format
45
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$130 USD
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SPLK-2003 Exam Topics and Domains
SPLK-2003 is organized into 18 weighted domains. Expect to work with Splunk Phantom, Splunk SOAR.
1
Deployment, Installation, and Initial Configuration
10%
Describe SOAR operating concepts
- SOAR platform architecture
- Security orchestration
- Automated incident response
- Case management
- SOAR operating principles
- Platform capabilities
- Use cases for SOAR
- Splunk SOAR
- Splunk Phantom
- Understand SOAR platform fundamentals
- Security orchestration principles
- Automation and response concepts
Identify documentation and community resources
- Locate official documentation
- Use community resources
- Access support channels
Identify installation and upgrade options
- Installation methods
- Upgrade procedures
- Migration paths
Describe SOAR architecture
- System components
- Data flow
- Integration points
Configure licenses, administration, and product settings
- License management
- Administrative configuration
- Product settings optimization
2
User Management
5%
Configure authentication options
- Set up authentication methods
- Configure SSO/LDAP/SAML
- Manage authentication policies
Add users
- Create user accounts
- Set user permissions
- Manage user profiles
Add roles
- Create custom roles
- Assign role permissions
- Implement RBAC
3
Apps, Assets, and Playbooks
15%
Configure apps
- Install and configure apps
- Manage app permissions
- Update and maintain apps
Configure assets
- Create asset configurations
- Test asset connectivity
- Manage asset credentials
Configure data ingestion assets
- Set up data sources
- Configure polling intervals
- Map data fields
Configure labels and SLAs
- Create and manage labels
- Define SLA policies
- Track SLA compliance
Manage playbooks
- Import/export playbooks
- Activate/deactivate playbooks
- Version control
4
Analyst Queue
5%
Use the Analyst Queue
- Navigate the queue interface
- Prioritize incidents
- Assign cases
Use search features
- Execute searches
- Use search operators
- Save searches
Create filters
- Build custom filters
- Apply filter logic
- Share filters
Use the indicator view
- View indicators
- Analyze indicator relationships
- Track indicator history
5
The Investigation Page
10%
Use the Investigation page to work on events
- Navigate investigation interface
- Analyze event data
- Document findings
Manually run actions and examine action results
- Execute manual actions
- Review action outputs
- Interpret results
Manually run playbooks
- Select appropriate playbooks
- Execute playbooks manually
- Monitor execution
Use the file tab to store related files
- Upload files
- Manage file attachments
- Associate files with cases
6
Case Management and Workbooks
5%
Use case management for complex investigations
- Create cases
- Link related events
- Track case progress
Use workbooks
- Create workbook templates
- Execute workbook phases
- Complete workbook tasks
Mark items as evidence
- Flag evidence items
- Chain of custody
- Evidence reporting
7
Customizations
5%
Customize severity levels
- Define severity scales
- Map severity values
- Configure severity rules
Customize CEF fields
- Add custom CEF fields
- Map CEF attributes
- Validate CEF data
Customize status values
- Create custom statuses
- Define status workflows
- Configure status transitions
Customize workbooks
- Create workbook templates
- Define phases and tasks
- Configure workbook automation
Add global custom fields to containers
- Define custom fields
- Configure field types
- Apply to containers
8
Reports and Health Monitoring
5%
Run reports
- Generate standard reports
- Create custom reports
- Schedule report execution
Use system health displays
- Monitor system metrics
- Identify performance issues
- Track resource utilization
Examine health logs
- Access system logs
- Analyze log entries
- Troubleshoot issues
9
Introduction to Playbooks
5%
Understand automation best practices
- Design principles
- Error handling
- Performance optimization
Describe playbook capabilities
- Playbook features
- Use cases
- Limitations
Determine available app actions
- Identify app actions
- Action parameters
- Action outputs
Use I2A2 design methodology
- Identify phase
- Investigate phase
- Act phase
- Assess phase
10
Visual Playbook Editor
10%
Use the visual playbook editor
- Navigate VPE interface
- Drag and drop blocks
- Configure block settings
Execute actions from a playbook
- Add action blocks
- Configure action parameters
- Handle action results
Test new playbooks
- Run test scenarios
- Debug playbooks
- Validate outputs
11
Logic, Filters, and User Interaction
5%
Use decision blocks
- Create conditional logic
- Configure decision criteria
- Branch playbook flow
Use filter blocks to process data
- Filter data sets
- Apply filter conditions
- Process filtered results
Describe the use of different join options
- Understand join types
- Implement joins
- Merge data flows
Interact with users during playbook execution
- Add prompt blocks
- Collect user input
- Process responses
12
Formatted Output and Data Access
5%
Use Format blocks to structure data
- Format data outputs
- Create templates
- Structure messages
Understand the structure of action results
- Parse action outputs
- Access result fields
- Handle result types
Compose datapaths to access data
- Create datapaths
- Navigate data structures
- Extract values
Use the utility block to modify containers
- Update container fields
- Add artifacts
- Modify container properties
13
Parent and Child Playbooks
5%
Design modular solutions with interacting playbooks
- Modular design principles
- Playbook decomposition
- Reusable components
Invoke child playbooks from a parent
- Call child playbooks
- Pass parameters
- Handle returns
Exchange data between playbooks
- Share data
- Parameter passing
- Return values
14
Custom Lists and Data Routing
5%
Create custom lists
- Define list structure
- Populate lists
- Maintain list data
Access lists from playbooks
- Query lists
- Update list entries
- Use list data
Use filters to control data flow
- Route data
- Apply routing rules
- Control flow
15
Configuring External Splunk Search
5%
Describe the benefits of externalizing search to Splunk
- Performance benefits
- Scalability advantages
- Search capabilities
Configure the SOAR instance for externalization
- SOAR configuration
- Connection settings
- Authentication setup
Configure the Splunk instance for externalization
- Splunk configuration
- Index setup
- Search head configuration
Use reindex to push existing content to the Splunk instance
- Reindex procedures
- Data migration
- Validation
Use the Splunk app for Phantom Reporting
- Install reporting app
- Configure dashboards
- Generate reports
16
Integrating SOAR into Splunk
10%
Install the Splunk App for SOAR Export
- App installation
- Configuration
- Validation
Send Enterprise Security notables to SOAR
- Configure notable events
- Set up forwarding
- Map fields
Install and configure the Splunk app in SOAR
- Install Splunk app
- Configure assets
- Test connectivity
Use Splunk search from playbooks
- Execute searches
- Process search results
- Use in playbook logic
17
Custom Coding
5%
Describe when and when not to use the global block
- Global block use cases
- Best practices
- Limitations
Use custom function blocks
- Create custom functions
- Python code integration
- Function parameters
Write and test custom SOAR code
- Python scripting
- Code testing
- Debugging
18
REST API
5%
Describe the capabilities of SOAR REST API
- API endpoints
- Authentication methods
- API capabilities
Use Django queries to search for data in SOAR
- Django ORM
- Query syntax
- Data retrieval
Use SOAR REST from other systems to access SOAR data
- External integration
- API calls
- Data exchange
How do I earn this certification?
Passing SPLK-2003 earns the Splunk SOAR Certified Automation Developer certification. It sits in the Security Operations track.
Next Level Options
- SPLK-4001 - Splunk O11y Cloud Certified Metrics UserExpand into observability
- SPLK-2002 - Splunk Enterprise Certified ArchitectAdvanced platform architecture
Alternative Paths
- SPLK-3001 - Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin Complementary security operations skills
- SPLK-1002 - Splunk Core Certified Power UserStrengthen Splunk platform fundamentals
- SPLK-1003 - Splunk Enterprise Certified AdminPlatform administration expertise
- SPLK-1005 - Splunk Cloud Certified AdminCloud platform administration
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: Not specified
Updates
- Splunk SOAR Platform Latest Core platform for certification • Release date: Ongoing updates
- Visual Playbook Editor (VPE) Current 10% of exam content • Release date: Integrated feature
- SOAR REST API Current 5% of exam content • Release date: Ongoing
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Cybersecurity professionals and SOC analysts.
- Experience with Splunk SOAR/Phantom platform
- Understanding of security operations center (SOC) workflows
- Basic Python scripting knowledge
- Familiarity with REST APIs
- Knowledge of security incident response procedures