Kushagra Sharma's Blog Posts

Kushagra Sharma is a Product Manager at Cisco working on AIOps products that help teams operate complex systems with intelligence and scale. He focuses on translating customer problems into practical, data-driven solutions at the intersection of AI, reliability, and software platforms. Passionate about clear thinking and strong product craft, Kushagra writes to share insights on technology, product strategy, and building systems that actually work in the real world.

Defending Against npm Supply Chain Attacks: A Practical Guide to Detection, Emulation, and Analysis
Security
18 Minute Read

Defending Against npm Supply Chain Attacks: A Practical Guide to Detection, Emulation, and Analysis

Protect your software supply chain from npm attacks. Learn to use Package-Inferno and npm-threat-emulation for deep analysis and detection with Splunk SPL.
Navigating the Future: The New Cyber Security Risk Management Construct (CSRMC)
Industries
4 Minute Read

Navigating the Future: The New Cyber Security Risk Management Construct (CSRMC)

The Cyber Security Risk Management Construct is the DoW’s latest approach to managing cyber risk across its vast and diverse ecosystem.
What Are Servers? A Practical Guide for Modern IT & AI
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What Are Servers? A Practical Guide for Modern IT & AI

Learn what a computer server is, how servers work, common server types, key components, and how to choose the right server for your organization.
Delivering the Ultimate SOC Analyst Experience: Ending Fatigue with Splunk Enterprise Security
Security

Delivering the Ultimate SOC Analyst Experience: Ending Fatigue with Splunk Enterprise Security

End SOC analyst fatigue with Splunk Enterprise Security. Discover how unified TDIR, Agentic AI, and automation transform security operations, streamline investigations, and empower your team.
Identity and Access Management (IAM) Explained: Components, AI, and Best Practices
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9 Minute Read

Identity and Access Management (IAM) Explained: Components, AI, and Best Practices

Learn what Identity and Access Management (IAM) is, why it matters, key components like SSO and MFA, AI integration, and best practices for secure access.
Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (RBVM) Explained
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6 Minute Read

Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (RBVM) Explained

Managing vulnerabilities is a critical security practice. Learn about the RBVM approach: using risk factors to inform vulnerability management.