Which event type is used to classify notable events in Splunk ES?

The designation of event types in Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) serves a crucial role in organizing and classifying notable events, which are significant occurrences that require attention. By classifying notable events with an event type, users can easily filter, search, and find relevant incidents that fall under specific categories or classifications. This method streamlines the process of incident response by making it easier for security analysts to identify trends, prioritize response actions, and aggregate similar events for further examination.

Event types can be defined based on certain criteria within the event data and can be leveraged in alerts, searches, and reports to create a more comprehensive view of security happenings. This classification enhances the usability of Splunk ES by promoting a managed and structured approach to event analysis.

In contrast, tags, data models, and search heads serve different purposes within the Splunk ecosystem. Tags are used for labeling and categorizing events with keywords but do not provide the same structured classification for notable events as event types do. Data models are designed to provide a more complex framework for analyzing and visualizing data but do not specifically classify notable events. Search heads are responsible for coordinating searches across multiple indexers but do not inherently classify events either. This makes event types the appropriate choice for the classification of notable