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Splunk SPLK-5003 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Splunk |
| Exam Name: | Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Architect |
| Exam Number: | SPLK-5003 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 120 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst (SPLK-5001) Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer (SPLK-5002) |
| Exam Price: | $0 USD (Beta) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Passing Score: | Not published (Pass/Fail only) |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | Splunk Official Training Cybersecurity Defense Architect Learning Path |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite testing via Pearson VUE |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer (SPLK-5002) and hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise Security, SOAR, and Mission Control architecture |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.splunk.com/en_us/training/certification-track/splunk-certified-cybersecurity-defense-architect.html |
Splunk SPLK-5003 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Governance, Risk and Compliance | 10% | - Aligning security with regulatory requirements - Policy development and enforcement - Risk assessment and management frameworks |
| Topic 2: Security Data Management | 20% | - Enterprise-scale data ingestion and normalization - Data retention, storage, and archiving strategies - Data quality, validation, and governance - Schema design and Common Information Model (CIM) implementation |
| Topic 3: Advanced Threat Intelligence and Analysis | 5% | - Advanced threat hunting methodologies - Integrating threat data into security architecture - Threat intelligence lifecycle management |
| Topic 4: Security Capability Selection, Placement, and Configuration | 15% | - Evaluating and selecting security technologies - Optimization and tuning of security components - Architectural placement and integration design |
| Topic 5: Advanced Automation and Orchestration | 10% | - Integration with enterprise systems and tools - Designing scalable SOAR architectures - Automation strategy and governance |
| Topic 6: Measuring and Improving Security Program Effectiveness | 15% | - Continuous monitoring and improvement processes - Security metrics and KPIs design - Maturity models and capability assessments |
| Topic 7: Scaling Cybersecurity Defenses and DevSecOps | 15% | - Distributed and high-availability security deployments - Security in software development lifecycle - Cloud and hybrid environment security design |
| Topic 8: Advanced Incident Response and Management | 10% | - Post-incident activities and continuous improvement - Orchestrated response workflows - Designing incident response frameworks |
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