Splunk's REST API allows external applications and security tools to automate workflows, integrate with Splunk, and retrieve/search data programmatically.
#Why Use REST APIs in Splunk Automation?
Automates interactions between Splunk and other security tools.
Enables real-time data ingestion, enrichment, and response actions.
Used in Splunk SOAR playbooks for automated threat response.
Example:
A security event detected in Splunk ES triggers a Splunk SOAR playbook via REST API to:
Retrieve threat intelligence from VirusTotal.
Block the malicious IP in Palo Alto firewall.
Create an incident ticket in ServiceNow.
#Incorrect Answers:
A: To configure storage retention policies # Storage is managed via Splunk indexing, not REST APIs.
C: To compress data before indexing # Splunk does not use REST APIs for data compression.
D: To generate predefined reports # Reports are generated using Splunk's search and reporting functionality, not APIs.
#Additional Resources:
Splunk REST API Documentation
Automating Workflows with Splunk API