What are Splunk apps?

Splunk apps are essentially packages that enhance the core functionality of Splunk by providing additional features, visualizations, and tailored capabilities designed for specific use cases. They allow users to extend the capabilities of Splunk by incorporating specialized dashboards, data inputs, and custom configurations that are relevant to particular industries or applications.

For instance, a security application within Splunk can provide tailored visualizations and analyses specifically for security data, allowing organizations to improve their cybersecurity posture. Similarly, an application for IT operations might include pre-built dashboards focused on infrastructure health and performance metrics. This modularity of apps makes Splunk highly versatile, enabling organizations to deploy the solutions that best fit their unique data analytics needs.