Operational Intelligence & Security by Splunk

Splunk Enterprise provides visibility into the availability of your IT services from a real user perspective. It shows how problems of any kind are distributed and enables rapid identification of their root causes.

Splunk Enterprise grows with your needs and is fully scalable. It can be used to address individual issues or to implement holistic, strategic monitoring scenarios, for example in application delivery, IT operations, security compliance and fraud, business analytics, IoT and industrial data.

Your benefits:

• Platform-independent data integration (structured + unstructured data)
• Real-time insights for IT, DevOps, SecOps
• Powerful visualisation, automation and machine learning
• Broad integration options with third-party systems and APIs

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Collection and indexing of machine data
Real-time event capture, universal indexing, removal of adapter dependencies, use of metric data, timestamping of events

Search and verification
Real-time search, transaction search, interactive results

Correlation and analysis
Machine-learning-based AI, correlation of complex events, event annotations, pattern recognition

Visualization and reporting
Dashboard creation, automated reporting

Monitoring and alerting
Monitoring of events and KPIs, proactive notifications

Security and administration
Encrypted access to data streams, secured user access

Machine Learning
AI tools and customisable solutions are integrated across the entire Splunk portfolio, enabling faster, smarter and more reliable decision-making.

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Search and Visualization
Search your data regardless of where it is stored. Share results as tailored visualisations for the relevant audience, whether management or technical teams

Collaboration and Orchestration
Wherever you are, you have access to your Splunk data, can work with your team and take action more effectively than ever before!

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Splunk Enterprise

Splunk Enterprise is a powerful central platform for collecting, indexing, monitoring, analysing and visualising machine-generated data in real time.

• Function: Captures, indexes and analyses large volumes of machine data (such as log files, events and metrics)
• Application areas: IT monitoring, troubleshooting, security analyses (SIEM), compliance and business analytics
• Real-time analysis: Data can be searched and visualized in real time
• Scalability: Supports large data volumes in distributed environments
• Integration: Compatible with many data sources, systems, and cloud services

Benefits:

• Faster fault diagnosis
• Improved system transparency
• Support for security and compliance requirements
• Available on-premise or in the cloud
• Ideal for log management, search, reporting and dashboards

Splunk Enterprise Product Brief

Splunk Cloud Platform

Splunk Cloud is the cloud-based version of Splunk Enterprise, offered as Software as a Service. It provides many of the same core functions as Splunk Enterprise, with additional advantages in operation, scalability and maintenance.

Further benefits:

• Lower operating costs by reducing infrastructure and staffing need
• Compliance and security independent of user responsibility (Integrated security standards: Certifications such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, FedRAMP)
• Automatic scaling: No manual hardware planning necessary
• Faster time-to-value: Data analysis is possible immediately after deployment
• Managed Services: Operation, patching and high availability are handled by Splunk and NetDescribe
• Flexible licensing: Consumption-based or volume licensing options

Splunk Cloud Platform Product Brief

Splunk Observability Cloud (IT and Application Monitoring)

Comprehensive suite for real-time monitoring and troubleshooting in complex cloud-native environments:

• Splunk Infrastructure Monitoring: Powerful monitoring for servers, containers, Kubernetes.
• Splunk APM (Application Performance Monitoring): Tracing and performance analysis for distributed applications.
• Splunk RUM (Real User Monitoring): Insight into user behaviour and front-end performance.
• Splunk Synthetic Monitoring: Simulated user interactions to test availability.
• Splunk Log Observer: Fast logs analysis for DevOps/SRE.

Observability: A Beginner’s Guide

Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI)

Splunk ITSI is a Splunk-based monitoring and analysis tool specifically designed for IT service management. It enables companies to monitor the health and performance of their IT services in real time.

Core functions:

• Service monitoring: Monitors business-critical IT services based on KPIs and metrics.
• Glass Tables: Visualization of complex IT environments and dependencies in interactive dashboards.
• Correlation of events: Recognizes patterns in large amounts of data and proactively identifies potential problems.
• Episode Review: Groups related alerts into so-called episodes to reduce alert floods.
• Machine Learning: Uses ML for anomaly detection and prediction of failures.

Benefits:

• Faster incident management through improved transparency
• Early detection of problems
• Data-driven support for DevOps and SRE teams

Splunk ITSI is especially suited for large, complex IT landscapes where reliable central monitoring is essential.

Splunk IT Service Intelligence Product Brief

Splunk Enterprise Security (ES)

• The market-leading SIEM for complete visibility, highly accurate detections with context, and maximum operational efficiency. The SIEM solution for threat detection, investigation, incident response, and compliance.
• Correlated security events, emergency dashboards, risk-based alerting.
• Gain unmatched visibility through seamless ingestion, normalization and analysis of data from any source and at any scale. This is made possible by Splunk’s data-driven platform with AI-assisted capabilities.
• Leverage Risk-Based Alerting (RBA), the industry-unique capability of Splunk Enterprise Security, to reduce alert noise by up to 90 percent. This keeps your focus on the most urgent threats, increases productivity, and ensures that detected threats are truly meaningful.
• Native integration with automation playbooks in Splunk SOAR, along with the case management and investigation features in Splunk Enterprise Security and Mission Control, creates a single unified workspace. This helps you optimise MTTD (mean time to detect) and MTTR (mean time to respond) for incidents.

Splunk Enterprise Security Product Brief

Splunk SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response)

• Automation of security processes, playbooks and response actions
• Integration with third-party systems to enable fast and efficient incident handling

Splunk SOAR Product Brief

Splunk Mission Control

Splunk Mission Control is a pre-installed app on Splunk Enterprise Security (Cloud) version 6.6 and higher that provides a unified view of all incident response activities. It consolidates information into a single dashboard for the incident commander, enabling timely response and effective incident management. The dashboard includes customizable tabs for response, events, search, automation, and intelligence, giving access to incident review, investigations, and threat data. It streamlines incident management tasks and supports efficient handling of security incidents.

• Centralized platform for merging SIEM, SOAR and threat intelligence
• Unified user interface for security teams

Splunk Guide for SIEM Buyers

Our UseCases are only available in German. If you are interested in further information, we are happy to assist you personally. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

Visibility with Splunk IT Service Intelligence

Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) provides a comprehensive view of the health of your IT services — from underlying infrastructure to business processes. KPI monitoring, machine learning and adaptive thresholds help you detect anomalies at an early stage. With features such as service dashboards (“Service Analyzer”), glass tables and automated event correlation, ITSI prioritizes incidents based on their business impact and speeds up troubleshooting. Incidents can also be integrated with external tools, making incident management even more efficient. Read more in our UseCase Visibility with our Splunk IT Service Intelligence

Cloud Migration | From On-Prem to SaaS Platform

A company in the mobility sector faced the challenge of modernising its complex on-prem Splunk environment in a future-proof way. Together with NetDescribe, the organisation successfully migrated to Splunk Cloud — supported by clear requirements, structured planning and measurable results. Moving to the SaaS platform brought increased flexibility, reduced operational effort and faster access to business insights. Read more in our UseCase Cloud Migration | From On-Prem to SaaS Platform

From Logging to Managed Security Operations Center

A financial services provider is transforming its IT security: Starting with basic log management in Splunk, the company developed a comprehensive security strategy with Splunk Enterprise Security and Cribl as the data hub together with NetDescribe. With the introduction of a Managed SOC offering 24/7 monitoring, regulatory requirements were met and the organisation’s ability to proactively detect and respond to cyber threats improved significantly. Read more in our UseCase From Logging to Managed Security Operations Center

Cyber Security | KRITIS Requirements for Trading Companies

Our customer operates under the KRITIS regulation in the food sector and must ensure that the required level of cyber and IT security is implemented for the KRITIS systems. What is often missing are data-driven insights that provide visibility and enable rapid detection of attacks and other threats within the IT landscape. Perimeter firewall monitoring was identified as one of the key action points. The element manager system used to manage the firewalls did not offer a sufficiently long retention or analysis window for log events. Read more in our UseCase Cyber Security | KRITIS Requirements for Trading Companies

SIEM | Entertainment and E-Commerce with Splunk Enterprise Security

Our customer from the media industry is one of the leading entertainment and e-commerce providers in the German-speaking region. The existing SIEM platform, LogRhythm, had reached its limits, and long-term security objectives could no longer be met. Although the volume of machine data continued to grow, a consistent data foundation for analysis and evaluation was missing. The goal was to centralise, correlate and analyse data across the entire IT network to detect security issues and respond in real time. Read more in our UseCase SIEM | Entertainment and E-Commerce with Splunk Enterprise Security

Log Analysis | Monitoring Text and Output Management System

Since 2008, our customer has ensured IT operations for 17,000 users at health insurance providers in Saxony, Thuringia and Bavaria. Their core mission is to drive digital transformation within the health insurance sector. The service portfolio ranges from innovation and consulting to designing and implementing tailored solutions, operating technical systems and providing support to help the organisations achieve their goals. The company aimed to ensure clear traceability of its documents, analyse processing and dwell times, and implement a system for monitoring and diagnosing its industry-specific IT solution.Read more in our UseCase Log Analysis | Monitoring Text and Output Management System

Root Cause Analysis as a Splunk Managed Service

Our customer, a German company, develops innovative polyurethane-based technologies. Sporadic network performance issues were causing frustration among employees. There was no clear error description, and all analyses returned inconclusive—each system in isolation appeared to function correctly: servers, routers, laptops, wireless components, applications and databases were “all green”. Yet users continued to report errors, long response times and outages. Read more in our UseCase Rootcause Analysis as Splunk Managed Service

Analysis of Time-Critical Machine Data as a Splunk Managed Service

An international aviation alliance approached us with the requirement to analyse and visualise logs from various systems and applications used in customer service. This included all machine data relevant to a passenger’s journey and overall experience—such as check-in, baggage handling, special requests or frequent flyer status. Using the Splunk Cloud Platform, central monitoring and evaluation of this data were significantly improved. Read more in our UseCase Analysis of time-critical machine data as Splunk Managed Service

Cloud Migration | From On-Prem to SaaS Platform

Securing the future, reducing complexity: Splunk Cloud for modern data analytics.

A leading German automotive manufacturer faced the challenge of modernising its complex and maintenance-heavy on-prem Splunk environment by migrating to a flexible, cloud-based solution. With support from NetDescribe and the Splunk Assigned Expert Service, the migration to Splunk Cloud was successfully completed—resulting in greater scalability, simplified administration and maximised data value. Discover how the transformation in the sign of the cloud-first strategy sets new standards in security, efficiency and analytical capabilities. Read more in our UseCase Cloud Migration | From On-Prem to SaaS Platform