Chrissy Kidd's Blog Posts

Chrissy Kidd is a technology writer, editor, and speaker. The managing editor for Splunk Learn, Chrissy has covered a variety of tech topics, including cybersecurity, software development, and sustainable technology. She's particularly interested in how tech intersects with our daily lives. Connect with Chrissy on her website.

Internet Trends in 2026: Stats, Predictions, AI Growth & Mary Meeker
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Internet Trends in 2026: Stats, Predictions, AI Growth & Mary Meeker

If no one documents trends, did they happen? Luckily, we don’t have to pretend! We’re covering Mary Meeker to find out what happened to her internet trends.
Cardinality Metrics for Monitoring and Observability: Why High Cardinality is Important
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Cardinality Metrics for Monitoring and Observability: Why High Cardinality is Important

In this blog post we’ll define cardinality and high cardinality, and explore the role of cardinality in monitoring and observability.
What Is a SOC? Security Operations Centers: A Complete Overview
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What Is a SOC? Security Operations Centers: A Complete Overview

In this article, we'll discuss security operations center (SOC), which acts as the central hub for all cybersecurity activities in an organization.
The OWASP Top 10 Explained: Today’s Top Risks in Web Apps and LLMs
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The OWASP Top 10 Explained: Today’s Top Risks in Web Apps and LLMs

Learn about OWASP top 10, a critical benchmark for your web application security, and now LLM security, since its inception in 2003.
SRE Metrics: Core SRE Components, the Four Golden Signals & SRE KPIs
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SRE Metrics: Core SRE Components, the Four Golden Signals & SRE KPIs

Get the full story on SRE metrics, including latency, errors, saturation, and traffic, so you can better assess your system's reliability, performance, and efficiency.
What Is a Data Platform? A Complete Introduction
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What Is a Data Platform? A Complete Introduction

Let’s take a deep look at data platforms, including the definition, the benefits and use cases, and how to start building your data strategy.