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Drew Gibson

Drew Gibson

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Hashing in Cryptography Explained: How It Works, Algorithms, and Real-World Uses

Learn what hashing in cryptography is, how it works, key algorithms like SHA-256, real-world uses, and best practices to keep your data secure.
Observability 1 Min Read

Resilience Starts with You: The Role of Observability in Building Stronger Ops

Explore what digital resilience means for today’s DevOps and IT Ops teams. Dive into hands-on observability strategies, OpenTelemetry best practices, and expert tips to move from reacting to incidents to anticipating and preventing them—all while busting common observability myths.

Zero-shot Security Classification with Foundation-Sec-8B and Splunk DSDL

In this blog, we introduce a new DSDL container featuring the Foundation-Sec-8B model, enabling users to classify security data directly from Splunk searches—no fine-tuning required.
Industries 1 Min Read

Observability + Security: Real-Time Digital Resilience for SLED

Cisco and Splunk are helping public sector organizations build digital resilience.

Celebrating Splunk Love: Customer Voices on Innovation, Impact, and Better Business Outcomes

Hear how Splunk helps drive digital resilience and better business outcomes across our customers’ data applications and instances.
CTO Stack 5 Min Read

Why Veterans Are Cybersecurity's Secret Weapon

Veterans bring discipline, leadership, and real-world risk instincts to cybersecurity, filling critical talent gaps and delivering operational excellence.
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Understanding Network Traffic & Network Congestion: Metrics, Measurement, and Optimization

Network traffic is critical for businesses today. Read on to learn how network traffic works, and how to stop traffic congestion.
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How To Monitor Data Storage Systems: Metrics, Tools, & Best Practices

Learn how to monitor data storage systems. Discover key metrics, tools, and strategies to prevent outages, reduce costs, and maintain reliable performance.

Community Spotlight: A Splunk Expert’s Journey

We're shining the spotlight on a familiar and trusted presence on Splunk Answers and Slack channels: ITWhisperer or Chris Kaye.