Requirements

• Familiarity with basic security operations concepts and tools
• Experience with incident response processes and workflows
• Basic knowledge of Splunk or similar security platforms is recommended

Description

The Splunk Phantom Admin (SPLK-2003) course is designed for security professionals who are responsible for administering and managing Splunk Phantom, a leading security automation and orchestration platform. This course provides a comprehensive guide to the key features and functionalities of Splunk Phantom, helping you to effectively integrate it into your security operations center (SOC) and automate incident response workflows. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to streamline security operations, reduce response times, and increase operational efficiency using Phantom.

Splunk Phantom is known for its ability to automate repetitive security tasks, orchestrate complex workflows, and integrate seamlessly with a wide range of security technologies. This course begins with an introduction to the Phantom platform, its architecture, and its components. It covers how Phantom enables security teams to create playbooks that automate the detection, investigation, and response to security incidents across an enterprise’s network. As an admin, you will learn how to set up Phantom, configure assets, and manage integrations with third-party tools, systems, and data sources.

One of the main focuses of this course is teaching you how to build and manage security playbooks in Phantom. These playbooks are essential for automating incident response and security operations workflows. You will learn how to create custom playbooks, configure triggers and actions, and leverage the platform’s extensive library of pre-built playbook templates. Through hands-on exercises, you will gain practical experience in automating tasks such as threat hunting, phishing analysis, malware investigation, and much more.

The course also covers how to monitor and manage Phantom’s performance, including the creation of dashboards and reports to track security operations. As Phantom is often used to process large volumes of security data, it’s critical to ensure that the platform performs efficiently under different loads. You will learn how to fine-tune Phantom’s settings for optimal performance, troubleshoot issues, and manage system updates and maintenance tasks.

In addition to automation, Splunk Phantom’s ability to integrate with other security technologies is a key feature of the platform. This course will teach you how to configure and manage integrations with other Splunk products, SIEMs, threat intelligence platforms, endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions, and more. These integrations allow Phantom to enrich its automation workflows with data from various sources, providing a more complete and accurate picture of the security landscape.

Furthermore, the course covers the use of Phantom for incident management. You will learn how to use Phantom to manage incidents from detection to resolution, track incident statuses, and collaborate with team members through case management features. The course also touches on advanced topics such as user management, role-based access control (RBAC), and compliance auditing to ensure that Phantom is being used in a secure and compliant manner.

By completing the Splunk Phantom Admin (SPLK-2003) course, you will be able to effectively manage the Phantom platform, automate complex security operations, and respond to incidents in real time. This knowledge will allow you to help your organization reduce manual effort, improve response times, and strengthen its overall security posture.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction to Splunk Phantom

   • Overview of the Phantom platform

   • Key components and architecture of Phantom

   • Setting up and configuring Phantom instances

2. Security Playbooks and Automation

   • Introduction to playbooks and automation in Phantom

   • Creating and managing custom playbooks

   • Leveraging pre-built playbook templates

   • Automating incident response workflows

3. Integration and Asset Management

   • Integrating Splunk Phantom with other security tools and platforms

   • Configuring assets and managing external integrations

   • Using Phantom’s integration library

4. Incident Management

   • Managing security incidents with Phantom

   • Using case management features to track and resolve incidents

   • Collaboration between team members during incident response

5. Monitoring and Performance Optimization

   • Creating dashboards and reports to monitor Phantom performance

   • Troubleshooting issues with Phantom

   • Optimizing Phantom’s performance for large-scale environments

6. Advanced Configuration and Security

   • Managing user accounts and roles in Phantom

   • Implementing role-based access control (RBAC)

   • Auditing Phantom’s usage for compliance and security purposes

7. Maintenance and System Updates

   • Performing system maintenance and upgrades

   • Managing Phantom’s lifecycle and updates

8. Best Practices and Troubleshooting

   • Troubleshooting common Phantom issues

   • Best practices for configuring and managing Phantom

   • Ensuring scalability and resilience in Phantom deployments

Who this course is for:

• Security operations professionals
• SOC analysts
• incident response teams
• and IT administrators