Security information and event management (SIEM) and data analytics platform provider, now part of Cisco.
Splunk is a company that builds a safer and more resilient digital world by providing a unified security and observability platform. They help organizations stay securely up and running despite digital disruptions, enabling them to prevent major issues, absorb shocks, and accelerate digital transformation.
Our take on Splunk
Splunk, founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, established itself as the leader in turning machine data into actionable insights before being acquired by Cisco in 2024 for $28 billion. The company serves diverse industries from aerospace to retail, providing security information and event management (SIEM), observability, and business analytics. Splunk's platform has become essential infrastructure for security operations centers and IT operations teams worldwide.
Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud provide powerful data ingestion, indexing, search, and visualization capabilities for security and operational use cases. For security teams, Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) delivers comprehensive SIEM functionality with correlation searches, threat intelligence integration, and incident investigation workflows. Splunk Phantom (now SOAR) enables security orchestration and automated response. The platform's flexibility allows organizations to analyze any machine data, making it valuable beyond pure security applications.
The company's strength lies in its ability to handle massive data volumes with flexible query capabilities. Security analysts use SPL (Search Processing Language) to investigate incidents, hunt threats, and build detection rules. Splunk's ecosystem includes thousands of apps and integrations. However, pricing based on data volume can become expensive at scale, leading some organizations toward alternatives. The 2024 Cisco acquisition brings additional resources and integration opportunities with Cisco's security portfolio.
For organizations requiring powerful, flexible security analytics with strong correlation and investigation capabilities, Splunk remains an industry standard. Their maturity, extensive integration ecosystem, and proven scalability make them suitable for large enterprises with complex environments. Best fit for organizations with significant data analytics needs beyond security and budget for premium capabilities.
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15+ Years
Established in 2003. Over 15 years of experience.
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Enterprise (500+)
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Common questions about Splunk.
Splunk has earned rankings on 4 AgencyCluster lists: Top 10 Cybersecurity Services in California, Top 25 Cybersecurity Services, Top 25 Cybersecurity Services in California, Top 50 Cybersecurity Services. Their highest AgencyCluster Score is 97/100. Rankings are merit-based and determined by evidence across six evaluation pillars — agencies cannot pay for higher positions.
In our evaluation for Cybersecurity Services, Splunk scores 97/100 overall. Their strongest areas are Credibility, Proof of Work & Outcomes, Reputation, Category Fit, Freshness, Delivery Maturity. A high Outcomes score means they have verifiable case studies with measurable results — the most heavily weighted factor in our methodology.
Splunk was founded in 2003, giving them over two decades of experience in cybersecurity services. In an industry where many agencies are less than 5 years old, 23+ years of sustained operations signals stability, client retention, and the ability to adapt through multiple technology cycles. Today, the team is enterprise.
Penetration testing engagements cost $10K–$60K depending on scope. Security assessments and compliance readiness range from $20K–$100K. Managed security retainers (continuous monitoring, incident response) run $5K–$30K/month. These are industry benchmarks for cybersecurity services agencies at the level AgencyCluster curates. Actual pricing for Splunk will depend on project scope, timeline, and complexity — contact the agency directly for a custom quote.
Yes. Splunk has been vetted and verified by AgencyCluster's editorial team through a rigorous, multi-factor review process. Unlike self-serve directories, AgencyCluster does not accept automated submissions — every agency is evaluated manually before being published. Our vetting covers identity verification (website, LinkedIn, domain age), business legitimacy (years of operation, team size, registered presence), evidence of work (case studies, portfolio, client outcomes), reputation checks across third-party platforms, activeness and freshness of their online presence, and screening for red flags including misconduct, fraud, or misleading claims. Agencies that fail any critical check are not listed. For Splunk, verified signals include a functioning website, LinkedIn company profile, 23+ years of operating history (founded 2003), 4 earned rankings on curated top lists.
