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BOTSNovember 1, 2024

We did it! Second place in Splunk Worldwide BOTS Day!

SecLink won second place in Splunk BOTS

On November 1, 2024, the Splunk Worldwide Boss of the SOC (BOTS) v9 concluded, and the SecLink Team secured an impressive second place out of 140 teams!View More

Splunk BOTS v9 winners announcement showing SecLink in second place

The Splunk Boss of the SOC (BOTS) is an official Capture the Flag (CTF) style competition by Splunk. It tests participants' threat detection and response skills through simulated real-world security incidents.

This year's competition was more realistic than ever, featuring complex APT attack simulations. Participants had to analyze security events in Splunk Enterprise Security, use Splunk SOAR for automated responses, and leverage the latest features of tools like Splunk Attack Analyzer to tackle threats comprehensively.

Splunk BOTS session information showing SecLink place 2 out of 140

Teams had to analyze massive logs, identify malicious activities, and act quickly within a limited time. Success required not only individual analytical skills but also teamwork, adaptability, and effective use of various security tools to uncover the attackers' traces.

With steady progress and unwavering dedication, SecLink is excited to continue growing and achieving new heights together with all our supporters!