Splunk for Security: Expansion - Architecting Splunk Streams

In this first episode of the Splunk for Security: Expansion series, we explore the architecture and deployment of the Splunk Stream app. Splunk Stream provides real-time visibility into application and infrastructure performance by passively collecting data from the network, without requiring extensive instrumentation. It offers dynamic cloud visibility with on-the-fly deployments and precise filtering, and can be deployed swiftly on physical or virtual hosts across various environments, including hybrid, private, and public clouds.

The video covers how Splunk Stream integrates with different Splunk deployments. For managed Splunk Cloud environments, coordination with the Splunk Cloud account team is required to configure search heads and indexes. The app supports various Splunk components, including universal and heavy forwarders, and is compatible with both distributed environments and single-instance deployments. Comprehensive documentation is available for installation and integration, making it crucial to review for a successful deployment.