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Chrissy Kidd

Chrissy Kidd is a technology writer, editor, and speaker who supports content and web strategy for Cisco Systems. The former editor for Splunk Learn, Chrissy has covered a variety of tech topics, including cybersecurity, software development, AI, observability, and sustainable technology. She's particularly interested in how tech intersects with our human lives. Connect with Chrissy on her website.

Data Lake vs. Data Warehouse: Definitions, Key Differences, and How to Integrate Data Storage Solutions
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Data Lake vs. Data Warehouse: Definitions, Key Differences, and How to Integrate Data Storage Solutions

Data Lake vs Data Warehouse, in this post, we are going to discuss what they are, their differences, some use cases, and more.
SIEM: Security Information & Event Management Explained
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SIEM: Security Information & Event Management Explained

SIEM is a cybersecurity game-changer, especially for large organizations. Learn key SIEM features and functions & how to choose the right SIEM tool.
SCADA Systems: What They Are & How They Work
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SCADA Systems: What They Are & How They Work

SCADA is a common industrial control system. Let’s understand how SCADA systems work, including the various components, and also look at the challenges today.
Zero Trust & Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA), Explained
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Zero Trust & Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA), Explained

Let's break down the popular zero trust security concept and look at how to get started with ZTNA: zero trust network architecture.
The Very Best Cybersecurity Podcasts To Listen To in 2026
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The Very Best Cybersecurity Podcasts To Listen To in 2026

Discover the top cybersecurity podcasts today, offering gripping stories, practical insights, and breaking news. Tune in and stay informed.
DevOps Monitoring: What It Is & How It Works
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DevOps Monitoring: What It Is & How It Works

DevOps monitoring involves tracking and measuring app performance to help you identify and resolve issues faster. Learn how it works here.
What Are Distributed Systems?
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What Are Distributed Systems?

Distributed systems consist of multiple devices that work together to perform a task that is beyond the capacity of a single system.
Data Normalization Explained: The Complete Guide
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Data Normalization Explained: The Complete Guide

Learn how data normalization organizes databases, improves data integrity, supports AI and machine learning, and drives smarter business decisions.
What's The CIA Triad? Confidentiality, Integrity, & Availability, Explained
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What's The CIA Triad? Confidentiality, Integrity, & Availability, Explained

The CIA security triad guides information security strategies to inform areas like security framework implementation and cyber threat.
What Is Distributed Tracing?
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What Is Distributed Tracing?

When your IT systems, apps, and software are spread out, you need a way to see what’s happening across all these. Learn how distributed tracing can help.
What Is InfoSec? Information Security Explained
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What Is InfoSec? Information Security Explained

In this post, we'll provide an introduction to information security including how to assess InfoSec vulnerability and best practices.
What Is Incident Response?
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What Is Incident Response?

In this post, we'll cover what incident response is and why it's essential for organizations to protect themselves from digital threats.
What Is Root Cause Analysis? The Complete RCA Guide
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What Is Root Cause Analysis? The Complete RCA Guide

In this article, we'll explore how to conduct RCA, its core principles, best practices, and the tools available to facilitate this process.
Data Encryption Methods & Types: A Beginner's Guide
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Data Encryption Methods & Types: A Beginner's Guide

In this article, we'll discuss data encryption methods including symmetric and asymmetric encryption, common algorithms, and best practices.
What Is Multimodal AI? A Complete Introduction
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What Is Multimodal AI? A Complete Introduction

This article explains what Multimodal AI is and examines how it works, its benefits, and its challenges.
Cybersecurity Frameworks: What They Are & How to Use Them
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Cybersecurity Frameworks: What They Are & How to Use Them

In this post, we'll cover what a security framework is, why organizations need them, and how organizations can benefit from them.
Data Quality & Data Quality Management (DQM)
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Data Quality & Data Quality Management (DQM)

In the data age, you must ensure your data is quality data. Learn what that means, and how to achieve it with data quality management.
What's GRC? Governance, Risk & Compliance Explained
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What's GRC? Governance, Risk & Compliance Explained

GRC ensures organizations meet third-party requirements while still hitting high-performance goals. Learn what it is and how to implement it.