Closing the Splunk Skills Gap with Tesserent: An Urgent Need for Data-Driven Growth

Closing the Splunk Skills Gap with Tesserent

Splunk needs correct implementation, ingest optimisation, monitoring, and upgrades to ensure enterprises gain maximum benefits. The tech world faces a significant imbalance between the availability of skilled technical talent and the demand for it, especially for Splunk experts. The complexity and specialisation required for proficiency in Splunk, the high cost and time investment in gaining certifications, and the need for practical experience contribute to this skills gap.

Tesserent effectively bridges the Splunk skills gap through its comprehensive consulting and assessment services. As an Elite Partner with Splunk, Tesserent offers expert guidance on best practices, ensuring optimal deployment and management of Splunk environments. Our services include detailed architecture reviews, performance tuning, and data collection health checks, helping maintain efficient and secure Splunk operations. Tesserent also provides ongoing training and operational support to address skill gaps, ensuring businesses remain resilient and data-driven.

‘At Splunk, we rely on Tesserent as a trusted pair of hands for our larger strategic work because of their unparalleled expertise and commitment to excellence. Their deep understanding of our needs and consistent delivery of high-quality solutions make them an invaluable partner in our ongoing success." - Ray McIntyre, Partner Development Manager, ANZ, Splunk

The Splunk Skills Gap: Key Organisational Challenges

Project Delays

Splunk projects can face delays without the necessary expertise, leading to missed deadlines and increased costs. The complexity of Splunk's setup and maintenance requires a deep understanding of its architecture and functionalities, which many IT teams may lack. A recent survey by Springboard highlighted that 70% of corporate leaders report a critical skills gap in their organisation, negatively impacting business performance​​.

Suboptimal Performance

A lack of skilled professionals often results in poorly optimised Splunk deployments, reducing the system’s effectiveness and efficiency. Proper tuning and configuration ensure that Splunk delivers maximum value from the data it processes. According to Splunk, the shortage of skilled professionals capable of fine-tuning their systems means many organisations are struggling to leverage their deployments' full potential while maintaining a strong security posture.

Increased Risk

Inadequate Splunk management can expose organisations to security vulnerabilities and compliance risks. Effectively detecting, investigating, and responding to security threats is a significant challenge, with multiple security tools and high volumes of data overwhelming under-sourced and underskilled security teams. Compliance with various Australian regulations, such as the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 and the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme, adds complexity to security management. Organisations often need help with real-time threat detection and response due to the complexity and volume of security events.

Effective use of Splunk requires not only technical skills but also an understanding of the evolving security landscape and regulatory requirements. Many organisations face challenges in maintaining a skilled workforce to manage these risks.

Resource Drain

Internal IT teams may be stretched thin trying to manage Splunk along with their other responsibilities, leading to burnout and reduced productivity. This situation can significantly burden already under-resourced teams, exacerbating the skills gap further. The Springboard survey noted that nearly 40% of leaders say the skills gap at their company has worsened in the past year, with internal resources being significantly impacted.