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.

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.