Google Chronicle vs Splunk

October 14, 2024 | Author: Michael Stromann
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Google Chronicle
Chronicle, powered by Google infrastructure, enables cost-effective use of security telemetry to improve SOC productivity and combat modern threats.
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Splunk
We make machine data accessible, usable and valuable to everyone—no matter where it comes from. You see servers and devices, apps and logs, traffic and clouds. We see data—everywhere. Splunk offers the leading platform for Operational Intelligence. It enables the curious to look closely at what others ignore—machine data—and find what others never see: insights that can help make your company more productive, profitable, competitive and secure.

Google Chronicle and Splunk are both SIEM solutions. They use machine learning for threat detection and anomaly detection and automating real-time monitoring, logging and threat response. Both can be deployed in the cloud or on-premise.

But Google Chronicle (launched in 2018) is primarily cloud-based software with deep integration into Google Cloud services. It's very scalable and enables high-load log analysis and threat recognition. That's why it's targeted mainly at large enterprises.

Splunk (available since 2003) is primarily on-premise SIEM and IT monitoring software. It can be used for different use-cases beyond security, such as IT operations and DevOps analytics. Splunk supports wider range of data sources and integrations beyond cybersecurity. It's aimed at organizations of various sizes and industries, supporting hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

See also: Top 10 SIEM software
Author: Michael Stromann
Michael is an expert in IT Service Management, IT Security and software development. With his extensive experience as a software developer and active involvement in multiple ERP implementation projects, Michael brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his writings. Having previously worked at SAP, he has honed his expertise and gained a deep understanding of software development and implementation processes. Currently, as a freelance developer, Michael continues to contribute to the IT community by sharing his insights through guest articles published on several IT portals. You can contact Michael by email stromann@liventerprise.com