Splunk Industrial
Splunk Industrial is a specialized platform built on Splunk Enterprise for monitoring, analyzing, and securing industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) environments. It collects and indexes machine data from industrial assets like PLCs, SCADA systems, and sensors to provide real-time visibility into operational performance, detect anomalies, and ensure compliance with industrial standards. The platform includes pre-built dashboards, apps, and integrations tailored for manufacturing, energy, utilities, and other industrial sectors.
Developers should learn Splunk Industrial when working in industries with critical infrastructure, such as manufacturing, oil and gas, or utilities, where monitoring OT systems is essential for safety, efficiency, and cybersecurity. It is used for predictive maintenance, reducing downtime by analyzing equipment data, and for security monitoring to detect threats in industrial networks, helping comply with regulations like NERC CIP. This skill is valuable for roles involving IoT, industrial automation, or cybersecurity in operational environments.