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.

LLM Observability Explained: Prevent Hallucinations, Manage Drift, Control Costs
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LLM Observability Explained: Prevent Hallucinations, Manage Drift, Control Costs

LLM observability is critical for scaling AI systems. Learn how proper tracking helps to cut costs, prevent hallucinations, and build trustworthy LLM apps.
15 Must-Have SIEM Features for Modern Threat Defense in 2026
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15 Must-Have SIEM Features for Modern Threat Defense in 2026

Discover the 15 must-have features every modern SIEM needs, from real-time event correlation to UEBA, automation, and cloud support, to detect, investigate, and stop advanced cyber threats.
What Is Splunk? The Complete Overview of What Splunk Does
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What Is Splunk? The Complete Overview of What Splunk Does

Splunk is a powerful, unified data platform that supports enterprise environments. Now a Cisco company, we want to clear up any confusion about what Splunk does. Find out about Splunk – straight from Splunk.
The Role of SCA in Software Security: The Software Composition Analysis Complete Guide
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The Role of SCA in Software Security: The Software Composition Analysis Complete Guide

Learn all about SCA. Software composition analysis is a type of security testing that identifies the open-source and third-party components used in modern software.
Server Monitoring Today: Why Monitoring Your Servers Matters & How to Approach It
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Server Monitoring Today: Why Monitoring Your Servers Matters & How to Approach It

Today, we’ll cover server monitoring tools and services including the value they bring to an enterprise, and how to select the right system.
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.