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
After 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.
Ready to leave
Splunk behind?
Schedule a free Splunk Migration Assessment. We'll audit your environment, map your detection rules and deliver a fixed-scope migration plan, typically within 5 business days.