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Ansible Engineer Workshop
Master Infrastructure Automation

Format:

Live, Instructor-Led | Hands-On Virtual Training
Duration: 1 Week

What You'll Learn:

Install and configure Ansible control nodes
Use ad-hoc commands to manage systems and services
Write structured, idempotent playbooks
Create and use variables, handlers, and templates (Jinja2)
Build reusable Ansible roles for modular deployments
Automate full-stack infrastructure in a real environment

Who Should Attend:

IT professionals and junior sysadmins seeking automation skills
DevOps engineers and infrastructure coders
Security professionals and developers looking to automate securely
Students and career-changers aiming for hands-on IaC experience

Why Take This Workshop?

Live Instructor-Led Sessions – Get real-time answers, not pre-recorded videos
Hands-On Automation Labs – Build, test, and deploy real infrastructure with Ansible
Job-Focused Training – Learn the exact skills used by modern DevOps and systems engineers
Capstone Project – Automate the deployment of a full-stack system using variables, handlers, templates, and roles

Schedule:

Monday–Thursday: 8:15 PM – 9:35 PM EST
Saturday: Capstone Project Presentations (8:15 AM EST)

Syllabus:

Day 1: Getting Started with Ansible

Install and verify Ansible
Set up inventory and SSH access
Use ad-hoc commands (user, file, package, ufw)

Day 2: Playbooks in Action

Learn YAML and playbook structure
Create repeatable, idempotent scripts
Use become, tasks, tags, and modules

Day 3: Variables, Handlers, Templates

Use variables and system facts
Create handlers for changes
Build dynamic config files with Jinja2

Day 4: Roles and Real Deployments

Create roles using ansible-galaxy
Organize tasks, handlers, and templates
Deploy full stacks with site.yml

Day 5: Capstone Project

Automate and present a complete infrastructure deployment
Showcase templating, roles, reusability, and idempotency

Prerequisites & Recommendations:

AWS account required for hands-on practice
Recommend completing our Linux Admin Workshop if new

Bash Scripting Workshop
Real-World Automation in One Week

Format:

Live, Instructor-Led | Hands-On Virtual Training
Duration: 1 Week

What You’ll Learn:

Writing and executing Bash scripts
Using variables, loops, functions, and conditional logic
Automating system tasks, reports, and user interactions
Performing file input/output, logging, and validation
Creating practical automation tools with core Linux commands

Who Should Attend:

Beginners and IT professionals new to scripting
Junior sysadmins or analysts looking to level up
DevOps and security practitioners who need better tools
Students preparing for IT and cloud roles

Why Take This Workshop?

Live, instructor-led sessions with real-time demos and Q&A
Build and test working scripts every session
Learn how to automate practical IT tasks
Gain skills you can use in real sysadmin, DevOps, or SOC roles
Receive feedback and guidance on your final project
Post-course Discord access for continued support

Schedule:

Monday–Thursday: 8:15 PM – 9:35 PM EST
Saturday: Capstone Project Presentations (8:15 AM EST)

Syllabus:

Day 1: Bash Basics

Shell scripting introduction
Echo, variables
Input, and arithmetic

Day 2: Control Flow

Conditionals
Comparisons
For/while loops
Logic building

Day 3: Functions & Tools

Script modularity
Reusable functions,
Using date, uptime & who

Day 4: Arrays & File I/O

Arrays, file reading/writing
logging,
Error handling

Day 5 (Saturday): Capstone Project

Build and present a fully functional Bash automation too

Recommendation & Prerequisites

Complete our Linux Admin Workshop if you’re unfamiliar with Linux or CLI environments.

Prerequisite:

AWS account to launch virtual machines for labs and exercises.

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Linux Admin Workshop

Master core admin skills in one week

Format:

Live, Instructor-Led | Hands-On Virtual Training
Duration: 1 Week

What You'll Learn?

Learn user management, networking, security, automation
Troubleshooting in a real-world environment.
Build your own Linux server, secure it, automate tasks
Deploy a working application services.
Master Linux administration

Who Should Attend?

Absolute beginners exploring IT or cybersecurity
Entry-level IT professionals moving into system admin roles
DevOps and Cloud learners who need Linux experience
Students preparing for Linux+, RHCSA, or similar certifications

Why Take This Workshop?

Live Training – Learn directly from an instructor, not from pre-recorded videos.
Real-World Practice – Perform tasks a Linux admin does daily.
Capstone Project – Build and secure a working Linux server from scratch.
Mentorship – Get feedback, help with troubleshooting and career guidance.
Post-Course Support – Access to Discord for 3 weeks after the course ends.

Whether you're pursuing a role in cybersecurity, DevOps, cloud, or IT ops—Linux is essential, and this course gets you there faster.

Schedule:

Live Training: Monday–Thursday, 8:15 PM – 9:35 PM EST
Capstone Project Session: Saturday, 8:15 AM EST

Syllabus:

Day 1: Linux Fundamentals & File System Management

Command-line navigation
Directory structure & permissions
System monitoring & basic troubleshooting

Day 2: User Management & Security

Creating users & groups
SSH hardening and access control
Basic firewall setup (UFW)

Day 3: Networking & Monitoring

Troubleshooting connectivity issues
Managing open ports & firewall rules
Reading logs & monitoring system performance

Day 4: Automation & Web Server Deployment

Automating tasks with cron jobs
Installing and securing Linux services
Deploying a web application in the cloud

Day 5: Capstone & Study Hall

Submit and review your final project
Perform real-world troubleshooting tasks
Q&A and final advice for next steps

Prerequisite:

You’ll need an AWS Account (https://aws.amazon.com) to launch your own virtual machines for hands-on practice.

Limited Seats: Only 10 per cohort—first come, first served

Python Automation Workshop
Master real-world automation in one week

Format:

Live, Instructor-Led
Hands-On Coding
Real-Time Q&A and Feedback
Post-Course Access to Code Samples & Materials

What You'll Learn:

Python basics: syntax, variables, data types, input/output
Control flow with conditionals and loops
Writing and using functions, importing modules
Working with files: reading, writing, error handling
Using lists and dictionaries to manage data
Building interactive CLI-based tools and automation scripts

Who Should Attend:

Beginners with no prior programming experience
IT professionals looking to learn scripting and automation
Helpdesk and support staff ready to level up with Python
Cybersecurity learners looking to automate tasks and parse data
Anyone interested in Python for system tasks, CLI tools, or custom workflows

Why Take This Workshop:

Live instruction from a real-world Python practitioner
Guided walkthroughs of real-world use cases in IT and security
Hands-on practice with immediate feedback
Build a project portfolio piece you can showcase
Continued post-course support via our Discord community

Schedule:

Live Training: Monday–Thursday, 8:15 PM – 9:35 PM EST
Capstone Presentation: Saturday at 8:15 AM EST

Syllabus:

Day 1: Python Fundamentals

Installing Python and running scripts
Using variables, data types, and arithmetic operations
Writing input/output programs

Day 2: Control Flow:

Writing conditionals (if/else)
Looping with for and while
Creating interactive logic-based scripts

Day 3: Functions & Modules

Writing functions and returning values
Importing standard libraries (random, datetime, os)
Building reusable logic and automation examples

Day 4: Data Structures & File I/O

Using lists and dictionaries to store data
Reading and writing files
Error handling with try/except

Day 5: Capstone Project (Saturday)

Build a working app: to-do list, quiz game, budget tracker, or custom idea
Use all core Python features in a real scenario
Present project to peers and instructor for feedback

Recommended Preparation:
If you're new to Linux or command-line navigation, we strongly recommend taking the Linux Admin Workshop first. It provides foundational skills in system navigation, file structures, and permissions—essential for scripting effectively.

Prerequisites:

AWS Account: To launch a virtual machine for hands-on scripting practice
Splunk.com Account (optional): For learners wanting to explore automation around log data and SIEM workflows

Seats are limited—first come, first served.

Splunk Admin Workshop

Master Core Admin Skills in One Week

Format:

Live, Instructor-Led | 100% Hands-On | Fully Virtual
Duration: 1 Week
Schedule: Mon–Thurs, 8:15 PM – 9:35 PM EST | Capstone: Saturday, 8:15 AM EST

What You'll Learn:

Deploy and manage Splunk in a distributed or standalone environment
Configure indexes, monitor inputs, and apply data retention policies
Create users and assign RBAC roles using the Web UI and configuration files
Monitor system health, validate ingestion, and troubleshoot performance
Use CLI and conf files (inputs.conf, indexes.conf, authorize.conf) to manage Splunk behavior
Complete a real-world capstone project simulating enterprise Splunk administration

Who this Workshop is For:

Entry-level analysts, junior sysadmins, or IT operations professionals
Anyone transitioning into a Splunk Admin or infrastructure monitoring role
Those preparing for Splunk certifications or real-world job readiness

Schedule:

Live Training: Monday–Thursday, 8:15 PM – 9:35 PM EST
Capstone Presentation: Saturday at 8:15 AM EST

Syllabus:

Day 1: Splunk Setup & Architecture

Standalone vs distributed models
Deploying Splunk on EC2, key system paths
Overview of Indexers, SHs, Forwarders, Deployment Server

Day 2: Users, Roles, and Permissions

Creating roles with authorize.conf and Web UI
Assigning capabilities, search restrictions, and quotas
RBAC design for real-world teams

Day 3: Monitoring and Health Checks

Using the Monitoring Console
Reviewing internal logs: splunkd.log, metrics.log
Detecting and resolving ingestion issues

Day 4: Indexes, Inputs, and Data Retention

Creating indexes and inputs via CLI and conf files
Understanding index buckets and retention
Performing maintenance and backups

Day 5: Capstone Simulation

Build and present your own Splunk deployment
Create indexes, configure RBAC, onboard data, and validate access
Receive live feedback from instructors and peers

Prerequisites:

AWS account (for launching your own EC2-based Splunk environment)
Splunk account (for downloading the Enterprise installer)
Recommended: Complete the Linux Admin and Splunk Fundamentals Workshops first.

Result:
By the end of this workshop, you’ll walk away with job-ready Splunk admin skills and your own fully configured Splunk environment for ongoing practice and demonstration.

Splunk Architect Workshop

Build and Deploy Distributed Environments

Format:

Live, Instructor-Led | 100% Virtual | Fully Hands-On

What You'll Learn:

Design and deploy a clustered Splunk environment using AWS EC2
Configure and manage Indexer and Search Head clusters
Use Terraform and Ansible to automate deployments
Deploy apps and configurations using the Deployment Server
Perform data ingestion, health checks, and forwarder management
Complete a capstone simulation of an enterprise Splunk architecture

Who Should Attend:

Junior/mid-level Splunk admins ready to work on clustered environmentsCloud engineers, DevOps, and SOC professionals deploying Splunk at scaleStudents preparing for Splunk Certified Architect or hands-on rolesIT pros who want real-world log pipeline and architecture experience

Why This Workshop?

Live Instructor-Led Training – Learn directly from a working Splunk architect with hands-on enterprise experience
Hands-On Architecture – Build distributed Splunk environments including indexers, search heads, deployment servers, and cluster managers
Enterprise Design Focus – Understand how components like clustering, deployment clients, and deployment apps work together
Real-World Use Cases – Configure clustering, forwarders, field extractions, deployment apps, and RBAC for realistic enterprise scenarios
Capstone Project – Rebuild your entire clustered environment and demonstrate your ability to architect, automate, and troubleshoot a full Splunk stack

Schedule:

Live Training: Monday–Thursday, 8:15 PM – 9:35 PM EST
Capstone Presentation: Saturday at 8:15 AM EST

Syllabus:
Day 1: Architecting the Control Node

EC2 provisioning with Terraform
SSH/Ansible configuration
Inventory preparation for distributed deployment

Day 2: Indexer Cluster Setup

Cluster Manager & peer configuration
Replication and search factor tuning
Disabling unnecessary services (e.g. Splunk Web on Indexers)

Day 3: Forwarder Pipeline and App Deployment

Deployment Server setup and serverclass.conf
Forwarder configuration: deploymentclient.conf, outputs.conf
Deploying field extraction apps to Search Head cluster

Day 4: Search Head Cluster Configuration

SH cluster bootstrapping and captain promotion
App deployment via SH deployer
Final validation of logs, fields, and ingestion paths

Day 5: Capstone Simulation

Students recreate the entire clustered architecture
May use automation (Ansible, Terraform) or manual deployment
Recorded walkthrough with peer/instructor review

Recommended:
Completion of our Linux Admin, Ansible Automation, Splunk Fundamentals, and Splunk Admin workshops.

Prerequisites:

AWS account to launch virtual machines
Splunk account to download software
Basic familiarity with Linux and Splunk CLI preferred

Splunk Developer Workshop

Build & Deploy Production-Ready Content

Format:

Live, Instructor-Led | Hands-On Virtual Training
Duration: 1 Week

What You'll Learn:

Design dashboards using real log data (proxy, firewall, IDS)
Use SPL to build visualizations for investigations and monitoring
Add dropdowns, filters, and tokens for interactive dashboards
Use base searches to optimize performance and improve maintenance
Build a Splunk app with nav menus, metadata, and multiple views
Complete a capstone project by creating a fully deployable security monitoring app

Who This Course is For:

Aspiring Splunk Developers and Detection Engineers
SOC Analysts and Threat Hunters who want to create dashboards
Security/IT professionals building monitoring content
Students preparing for Splunk Developer or Power User certification

Why This Workshop:

Live instructor-led training with hands-on walkthroughs
Build production-quality Splunk dashboards and apps
Learn from a Splunk engineer with real-world SOC and developer experience
Use real data and enterprise-style development workflows
Capstone project simulates delivery of a production Splunk app

Schedule:

Live Training: Monday–Thursday, 8:15 PM – 9:35 PM EST
Capstone Presentation: Saturday at 8:15 AM EST

Syllabus:
Day 1: Dashboard Design with Security Data

Ingest sample proxy logs, build visualizations
Learn SPL essentials, layout and best practices

Day 2: Inputs, Tokens, and Base Searches

Add dropdown filters, refactor with base searches
Tokenize interactivity and scale dashboard architecture

Day 3: Advanced Dashboarding with New Data

Ingest new data source (e.g., firewall logs)
Build a dashboard for threat monitoring and policy violations

Day 4: Splunk App Packaging & Navigation

Create app folders, move dashboards, define navigation
Set permissions and package for deployment

Day 5: Capstone Project

Ingest new data, build a full app with multiple dashboards
Use tokens, inputs, nav, and metadata
Present project as a complete, ready-to-deploy app

Recommended Background:
This is a beginner-friendly but technically focused workshop.
Recommended prerequisite courses:

Linux Admin Workshop
Splunk Fundamentals Workshop
Splunk SPL Workshop

Prerequisites:

AWS account (for EC2 instance)
Splunk account (to download Splunk)

Splunk Engineer Workshop

Master Core Engineering Skills in One Week

Format:

Live, Instructor-Led | Hands-On Virtual Training
Duration: 1 Week

What You'll Learn:

This course teaches you how to work as a Splunk Engineer in a real-world environment. You’ll learn how to ingest, parse, monitor, and visualize log data using configuration files, SPL, and built-in tools.

Who Should Attend:

Aspiring Splunk engineers or detection engineers

SOC analysts or IT professionals responsible for log visibility
Security and cloud engineers building ingestion pipelines
Students and self-learners preparing for hands-on data roles

Why This Workshop?

Learn from a real-world Splunk engineer
Practice conf-file engineering from scratch
Create dashboards and alerts based on real data
Submit a capstone project simulating job tasks
Includes 3 weeks of Discord-based post-course support

Schedule:

Monday–Thursday: 8:15 PM – 9:35 PM EST
Saturday: Capstone Project & Presentations

Syllabus:

Day 1: Data Onboarding

Splunk config file overview
Create custom apps
Use inputs.conf and indexes.conf for log ingestion

Day 2: Field Extraction

Use props.conf and transforms.conf
Apply REGEX, REPORT, EXTRACT
Verify results in search

Day 3: Dashboards
Use SPL to create dashboards and panels
Visualize trends, errors, and top activity

Day 4: Alerts & Monitoring

Schedule alerts for specific log conditions
Detect gaps, errors, or abnormal behavior

Day 5 (Saturday): Capstone Project

Choose a log type
Build ingestion config and field extractions
Create a dashboard with at least one alert
Present findings

Requirements:

AWS Account for VM access
Splunk Account to download software
Strongly Recommended: Linux Admin, Splunk Fundamentals, Splunk Admin
Workshops

Beginner-friendly, but best paired with Splunk Fundamentals and Linux Admin Workshops.

Splunk Fundamentals Workshop

Master Splunk from the Ground Up

Format:

Live, Instructor-Led | Hands-On Virtual Training
Duration: 1 Week

What You’ll Learn:

How Splunk ingests and indexes machine data
Installing and setting up Splunk on your own AWS EC2 instance
Writing SPL queries to search and filter logs
Creating dashboards and visualizations to monitor activity
Applying Splunk in IT operations, security monitoring, and troubleshooting

Who Should Attend:

Beginners with no prior Splunk experience
IT professionals learning SIEM and log analysis tools
Entry-level cybersecurity analysts and aspiring SOC members
Developers and engineers needing visibility into log data
Students prepping for Splunk certification or data roles'.

Why This Workshop?

Live Instructor-Led Sessions – No pre-recorded content
Real-World Use Cases – Practice tasks that mirror real job roles
Hands-On Labs – Build and interact with your own Splunk environment
Capstone Project – Ingest data, analyze logs, and present a working dashboard
Post-Course Support – 3 weeks of continued Q&A via Discord

Schedule:

Live Training: Monday–Thursday, 8:15 PM – 9:35 PM EST
Capstone Presentation: Saturday at 8:15 AM EST

Syllabus Overview
Day 1: Getting Started with Splunk

Installing Splunk on EC2
Splunk Web UI Tour
Introduction to Search Processing Language (SPL)

Day 2: Data Ingestion & Indexing

Adding data to Splunk (files & logs)
Understanding sourcetypes, indexes, and inputs
Using SPL to search and filter data

Day 3: Visualization & Alerting

Using stats, table, dedup, and top commands
Creating dashboards, reports, and alerts
Dashboard drilldowns and input types

Day 4: Applied Use Cases & Optimization

Simulated security/IT operations tasks
Search optimization and best practices
Building out your capstone dashboard

Day 5: Capstone Project (Saturday)

Present your working Splunk dashboard
Walkthrough data ingestion and visualizations
Receive instructor and peer feedback

Registration & Access

Only 10 seats per session to ensure individual support
One-time payment, no subscriptions or upsells
All materials and cheat sheets available for continued use

Recommended Preparation:

Complete the Linux Admin Workshop if you're new to command-line interfaces or Linux systems
Create an AWS account to deploy virtual machines
Create a Splunk account to download Splunk Enterprise

Splunk SPL Workshop

Learn to Search, Analyze & Investigate Logs

Format:

Live, Instructor-Led | Hands-On Virtual Training
Duration: 1 Week

What You'll Learn:

Write structured SPL queries to filter and analyze machine data
Use key SPL commands like fields, table, where, sort, eval, and rename
Extract fields using rex and regex
Apply stats, timechart, and tstats for aggregation and visualization
Use lookup tables and inputlookup to enrich event data
Build dashboards that turn raw logs into actionable insights
Complete a capstone project using real-world data

Who Should Attend:

This workshop is ideal for:
Beginners new to Splunk and data analysis
Security analysts, SOC support, IT professionals
Students preparing for cybersecurity or detection roles
Professionals transitioning into log analytics and SIEM

Why This Workshop:

Live instruction from real-world practitioners
Hands-on labs using real-world data
Real-time support and interactive Q&A
End-of-week capstone project to simulate analyst workflows
3 weeks of post-course Discord support

Schedule:

Live Training: Monday–Thursday, 8:15 PM – 9:35 PM EST
Capstone Presentation: Saturday at 8:15 AM EST

Syllabus:
Day 1: SPL Basics: Searching, Filtering & Formatting

Foundational commands (fields, table, sort, where, eval, rename)
Run searches on Splunk internal logs and build analysis tables

Day 2: Conditional Logic, Filtering & Regex

Conditional expressions: if(), case()
Pattern extraction with rex
Build regex for field extraction and labeling

Day 3: Stats, Aggregation & Time Series

Use stats, timechart, tstats to detect trends
Time binning and comparison logic for visual dashboards

Day 4: Lookups & Enrichment

Upload and define lookup tables
Use lookup and inputlookup to enrich log data
Apply case and eval to categorize and tag data

Day 5: Capstone Project (Saturday)

End-to-end investigation using enriched data and SPL
Present final dashboards and SPL logic in peer-reviewed format

Recommended Prep:

We recommend completing the following before enrolling:
Linux Admin Workshop
Splunk Fundamentals Workshop
These workshops provide foundational skills in Linux navigation, log onboarding, and Splunk basics that will help you succeed in SPL.

Prerequisites:

AWS Account for launching EC2 instances
Splunk.com account to download Splunk

Gain the confidence and skills to use SPL for security investigations, performance monitoring, and operational visibility in real enterprise environments.