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Splunk's Boss of the SOC (BOTS) Capture-the-Flag Competition Drives Cybersecurity Career Advancement

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Splunk's annual Boss of the SOC (BOTS) capture-the-flag competition has significantly influenced the careers of cybersecurity professionals. The event, held during the .conf user conference, simulates real-world attacks and incident response scenarios using Splunk tools. This year's competition included themes on artificial intelligence (AI), threat detection and incident response (TDIR), and insider threats. Participation in BOTS has led to career advancements and job opportunities for participants, including one individual who secured a position at Splunk. The competition, which started 10 years ago, has evolved to include various real-world scenarios and has been used by other companies for recruitment and internal skill identification. The event is designed to simulate real-world attacks and provide participants with practical experience using Splunk tools. The 2024 competition included challenges related to AI, such as troubleshooting and creating large language models (LLMs).

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  1. 19.09.2025 22:20 📰 1 articles · ⏱ 1d ago

    Splunk's BOTS 2024 Competition Focuses on AI and TDIR

    The 2024 Boss of the SOC (BOTS) competition, held during Splunk's .conf user conference, included themes on artificial intelligence (AI), threat detection and incident response (TDIR), and insider threats. The event simulated real-world attacks and provided participants with practical experience using Splunk tools. This year's competition featured challenges related to AI, such as troubleshooting and creating large language models (LLMs).

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