Migrate to
Falcon Next-Gen SIEM.
Vijilan's managed migration program moves you from Splunk to CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM with zero visibility loss. Escape ingestion-based pricing. Deploy 150× faster search. Keep 24/7 SOC coverage throughout.
Splunk
Ingestion pricing · index-based · slow at scale
CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM
Index-free · 150× faster · Native XDR · Charlotte AI
Delivered as NextDefend™ — managed Falcon Next-Gen SIEMAfter Cisco's $28B acquisition, Splunk customers face pricing uncertainty, product strategy shifts and an aging architecture that punishes data collection.
Ingestion pricing punishes visibility
Splunk's per-GB pricing forces teams to filter logs to control costs, creating dangerous blind spots. You shouldn't have to choose between budget and security coverage.
20-30% renewal increases expected
Industry analysts project significant price hikes post-Cisco acquisition. Nearly half of surveyed customers say "we don't like the pricing but feel locked in."
Index architecture doesn't scale
Splunk's index-based architecture slows at scale. Falcon Next-Gen SIEM's index-free design delivers 150x faster search while processing 1PB+ daily. No shards. No tuning. Just speed.
Cisco integration uncertainty
AppDynamics merged into the Splunk unit. 7% workforce reduction pre-acquisition. Product roadmap now driven by Cisco's networking-first strategy, not security.
SPL talent is expensive
Splunk's proprietary SPL query language requires specialized expertise. Falcon Next-Gen SIEM's intuitive query language plus Charlotte AI assistance means analysts are productive in days, not months.
Forced cloud migration
Cisco's SaaS-first strategy pushes on-prem customers toward Splunk Cloud whether they're ready or not. Falcon Next-Gen SIEM offers cloud, on-prem and hybrid deployment flexibility.
Splunk vs. Falcon Next-Gen SIEM.
| Capability | Splunk | Vijilan + Falcon NG-SIEM |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Per-GB ingestion or workload | Predictable, index-free pricing |
| Search Speed | Slows at scale (index-based) | 150x faster (index-free) |
| Storage Costs | Expensive hot/warm/cold tiers | 50% lower via Falcon Onum |
| Native XDR | None (separate products) | Falcon XDR fully integrated |
| AI Investigation | Basic AI assistant | Charlotte AI: automated triage |
| Streaming Ingest | Scheduled searches | Real-time streaming |
| EDR Integration | Third-party required | Native Falcon Insight XDR |
| Identity Protection | Add-on purchase | Falcon Identity Protection native |
| SOAR | Splunk SOAR (separate) | Falcon Fusion SOAR (native) |
| Deployment Options | Cloud-push under Cisco | Cloud, on-prem, hybrid |
| Managed Service | DIY or third-party | Vijilan 24/7 managed SOC |
A 7-step Splunk migration.
Zero visibility loss. Parallel-run validation. Rollback at every stage.
- 01
Discovery & Audit
Complete inventory of source data sources, saved searches, dashboards, alerts, compliance reports and custom apps. Map dependencies and identify optimization opportunities.
- 02
Architecture Design
Design target Falcon Next-Gen SIEM topology with a Falcon Onum or Cribl pipeline. Define parallel-run infrastructure, data routing and retention policies. Size for current and projected data volumes.
- 03
Pipeline Deployment
Deploy Cribl or Falcon Onum for dual-write. Data flows to both the old SIEM and Falcon Next-Gen SIEM simultaneously. No source reconfiguration required for most data types.
- 04
Detection Migration
Convert detection rules, correlation searches and scheduled reports to Falcon Next-Gen SIEM equivalents. Improve signal-to-noise ratio during conversion. Validate against historical incident data.
- 05
Parallel Run & Validation
Both SIEMs active and monitored 24/7 by the Vijilan SOC. Compare alerts, dashboard outputs and compliance reports side-by-side. Tune until output parity is confirmed.
- 06
Phased Cutover
Source-by-source cutover with rollback capability at every stage. High-priority sources first, then expand. The legacy SIEM remains accessible throughout for historical queries.
- 07
Optimization & Managed Ops
Tune detections, build new Falcon Next-Gen SIEM dashboards, enable Charlotte AI investigation workflows and transition to Vijilan 24/7 managed SOC operations.
Common questions.
Will Splunk pricing increase after the Cisco acquisition?+
Industry analysts project 20-30% renewal increases. Nearly half of surveyed customers say they feel locked in by pricing.
How long does a Splunk to Falcon Next-Gen SIEM migration take?+
Typical migrations run 8-16 weeks with parallel-run validation, depending on the number of data sources and custom SPL.
Can our SPL queries be translated to Falcon Next-Gen SIEM?+
Yes. The Discovery & Audit phase inventories your SPL and we convert it to Falcon Next-Gen SIEM's query language. Charlotte AI assists analysts during the transition.
How much can we save by switching?+
Customers typically see 40-60% lower total cost of ownership through index-free pricing, native EDR/XDR consolidation and reduced data filtering.
Will we lose visibility during the migration?+
No. The parallel-run model keeps both SIEMs hot. The Vijilan SOC monitors both until cutover. Rollback is available at every stage.
Do we need to wait for our Splunk contract to expire?+
No. Many partners begin migration while the Splunk renewal clock is running, eliminating overlap fees by cutover date.
"As our business grew, we wanted to modernize our SIEM foundation and extend SOC coverage without changing who we are as a security organization. Our goal was to evolve thoughtfully, not reactively."
The Splunk-vs-Falcon Next-Gen SIEM breakdown and the SIEM-migration buyer guide, free to download.
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Splunk behind?
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