# What is the difference between Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Enterprise Security?

What is the difference between Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Enterprise Security?

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- Posted at: about 3 years ago
- Author title: Pinned by G2 as a common question



## Comments
### Comment 1

In summary, while both Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Enterprise Security are built on the same core platform, they serve different purposes. Splunk Enterprise is a versatile platform for data analysis, while Splunk Enterprise Security is specialized for security-related use cases, providing tools and content tailored for threat detection and response. Organizations may choose between the two based on their specific needs and priorities.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: almost 3 years ago
- Author title: Deputy General Manager: Infrastructure planning , API management(Apigee Edge) & Operations - AWS Cloud/DevOps Solutions




## Related Product
[Splunk Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/splunk-enterprise/reviews)

## Related Category
[Enterprise Monitoring](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-monitoring)

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