By completing this course, learners will be able to analyze Splunk’s access control architecture, implement role-based security, configure enterprise authentication mechanisms, and evaluate authentication workflows for secure data access. Learners will develop the skills required to manage users, roles, capabilities, and authentication methods in real-world Splunk environments.

Analyze and Implement Splunk Authentication Controls

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What you'll learn
Analyze Splunk access control architecture and implement role-based security with users and capabilities.
Configure enterprise authentication methods such as LDAP, SAML SSO, and scripted authentication.
Evaluate and troubleshoot Splunk authentication workflows to ensure secure, scalable data access.
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February 2026
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module introduces the core concepts of Splunk access control, including roles, permissions, and index-level security, enabling learners to understand how Splunk enforces data visibility and user actions through structured role-based access management.
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9 videos4 assignments
This module explores advanced role configurations in Splunk, focusing on role inheritance, capability management, user roles, and native authentication mechanisms used to control administrative and operational access.
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9 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on enterprise-grade authentication integrations in Splunk, including LDAP, SAML, single sign-out, and scripted authentication, preparing learners to implement secure, scalable identity solutions.
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7 videos4 assignments
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