Splunk

Splunk

Splunk, founded in 2003 and acquired by Cisco in 2024 for $28 billion, is a leading platform for security information and event management (SIEM), observability, and IT operations intelligence. Used by 92% of Fortune 100 companies, Splunk provides machine data analytics for cybersecurity, network operations, and DevOps.

Startup Programs

• Splunk for Good (Nonprofit/Startup Credits): Qualifying startups and nonprofit organizations can access Splunk's platform at discounted rates
• Splunk Developer Resources: Free access to Splunk developer editions, SDKs, and documentation for startups building security and observability solutions on top of Splunk
• Cisco Networking Academy: Post-Cisco acquisition, Splunk startups gain exposure to Cisco's extensive partner and startup ecosystem
• Security Innovation Programs: Cisco/Splunk actively engages with cybersecurity startups building complementary detection, response, and analytics capabilities

Relevance for India

India's growing cybersecurity market and large number of IT operations and security-focused startups make Splunk integration knowledge highly valuable.

Who Should Apply

Cybersecurity, IT operations, DevOps, and observability startups — particularly those building security analytics, threat detection, or log management solutions complementary to Splunk's platform.