Optiv + ClearShark Is Bringing Mission-Ready Splunk Expertise to .conf26 Breadcrumb Home Optiv + ClearShark Is Bringing Mission-Ready Splunk Expertise to .conf26 September 03, 2026 At .conf26, the Splunk community will come together in Denver to explore what’s next in security, observability, AI, and digital resilience. From September 14–17, the Colorado Convention Center will be packed with hands-on learning, product innovation, expert insights, and opportunities to connect with the people shaping the future of Splunk. Optiv + ClearShark will be there in a big way. As a leading cybersecurity partner serving government and other mission-critical organizations, Optiv + ClearShark is bringing a team of experts to .conf26 to demonstrate how organizations can get more value from Splunk while addressing the operational realities of modern security environments. Find Us on the Expo Floor Stop by the Optiv + ClearShark booth to meet our team, explore our latest capabilities, and see our Splunk-powered solutions in action. And yes—there will be a little competition. Come try your hand at our racing simulator and see if you can set the fastest time. Our team will also be available to talk through your specific Splunk environment, security challenges, modernization priorities, and opportunities to improve the way you use your data. Hear From Our Experts We’re also taking the stage for two sessions during .conf26. Tuesday, September 15 | 10:00–10:45 AM MDT Mission-Ready at Scale: How Optiv + ClearShark Delivers Managed Splunk Enterprise on AWS Without the Overhead Session by Kevin Dorsey Kevin will explore how Optiv + ClearShark, Splunk, and AWS help organizations take a faster, more efficient approach to enterprise-scale Splunk. The session will cover Infrastructure-as-Code, AWS Graviton, and managed Day 0–2 services designed to deliver scalability and cost efficiency without sacrificing control. Wednesday, September 16 | 1:30–1:50 PM MDT No Easy Win: Using Splunk Enterprise Security to Disrupt Modern Attackers Session by Brandon Terrell Attackers exploit the gaps defenders overlook. Brandon will break down how Splunk Enterprise Security can help organizations close those gaps, reduce the attack surface, and make every step of an attack harder. Both sessions are designed to deliver practical insights you can take back to your organization—not just theory. Take the Conversation Off the Expo Floor We’re also making it easier to have a real conversation. Optiv + ClearShark will have dedicated meeting space available during .conf26, giving you an opportunity to sit down with our experts away from the noise and traffic of the expo floor. Whether you’re evaluating Splunk, expanding an existing deployment, modernizing your security operations, or trying to get more value from the platform, schedule time with our team. Join Us for the .conf Networking Reception And when the sessions wrap up Monday, we’re keeping the conversation going. Join Optiv + ClearShark for our .conf Networking Reception. Monday, September 14 | 6:30–9:30 PMRooftop16301630 Welton St., Denver, CO 80202 Located just a short walk from the Colorado Convention Center, Rooftop1630 offers a rooftop setting with Denver city views, food, drinks, and entertainment. It’s the perfect opportunity to step away from the conference floor, connect with fellow Splunk professionals, and meet members of the Optiv + ClearShark team in a more relaxed setting. Space is limited, so register today by clicking here. Whether you’re coming for the sessions, the demos, the conversations—or the racing simulator—we look forward to seeing you in Denver. Follow Optiv + ClearSharkLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/clearsharkYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/OptivInc By: Brandon Norris Brandon Norris is a seasoned marketing leader, brand builder, and content creator currently serving as Senior Manager of Strategic Marketing at Optiv + ClearShark. In this role, he drives visibility, engagement, and growth across federal cybersecurity and technology solutions, helping to communicate the value of cutting-edge cybersecurity services to government audiences. Prior to joining Optiv + ClearShark, Brandon held leadership roles in technology marketing — including at KTL Solutions, where he led strategic initiatives for a major Microsoft partner. Known for his growth-oriented mindset and passion for impactful storytelling, Brandon combines creativity with data-driven strategy to elevate brands and strengthen audience connections. About Optiv + ClearSharkTM Optiv + ClearShark is a cybersecurity and IT solutions provider focused exclusively on serving the U.S. federal government. From the data center, cloud and to the edge, we have decades of experience securing and modernizing federal agency data and infrastructure. Our world-class advisory and engineering team is comprised of mission-focused, results-driven subject-matter experts with deep technology and agency domain knowledge and security clearances. Part of Optiv, the cyber advisory and solutions leader, Optiv + ClearShark partners with federal agencies to advise, deploy and operate complete cybersecurity programs.
About Optiv + ClearSharkTM Optiv + ClearShark is a cybersecurity and IT solutions provider focused exclusively on serving the U.S. federal government. From the data center, cloud and to the edge, we have decades of experience securing and modernizing federal agency data and infrastructure. Our world-class advisory and engineering team is comprised of mission-focused, results-driven subject-matter experts with deep technology and agency domain knowledge and security clearances. Part of Optiv, the cyber advisory and solutions leader, Optiv + ClearShark partners with federal agencies to advise, deploy and operate complete cybersecurity programs.