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Which Splunk certifications matter for SOC career?

Tier 1 (most useful for SOC roles): (1) Splunk Core Certified User — entry level, free at Splunk Education. (2) Splunk Power User Certified — proves SPL fluency. (3) Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin — system admin focus, better for L3/architect roles. Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin — proves Splunk ES (the SIEM product) skills. Tier 2 (specialised): SOAR Certified Admin (for analysts moving toward automation). Cost-benefit: Splunk Power User adds ₹1-2 LPA to fresher salary, takes 8-10 weeks to clear. Best ROI cert in the SOC track. Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin is mid-career relevant (year 2-3+).

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