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.

Compassion Under Pressure: Three Lessons from a Security Leader
Cio Office
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Compassion Under Pressure: Three Lessons from a Security Leader

A cybersecurity leader blends compassion, calm, and drills to keep the team tough under pressure.
What's a Firewall? The Complete Guide
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What's a Firewall? The Complete Guide

Learn about firewalls, including how it works, and the popular types of firewalls. Also, check out some of the best practices for choosing firewalls.
The Product Development Lifecycle, Explained
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The Product Development Lifecycle, Explained

Have a new idea for a great product? The product development lifecycle takes your idea from its initial conception to its final release and beyond.
Observability Meets Security: Build a Baseline To Climb the PEAK
Security
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Observability Meets Security: Build a Baseline To Climb the PEAK

Splunker James Hodgkinson looks at how to apply the baseline hunting process to some common O11y data sources and shows how the OpenTelemetry standard offers easier data analysis.
What Does Powering the Modern SOC Look Like in ANZ?
Security
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What Does Powering the Modern SOC Look Like in ANZ?

Splunker Craig Bates dives into what powering the modern SOC looks like in Australia and New Zealand.
Data Trends in 2026: 8 Trends To Follow
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5 Minute Read

Data Trends in 2026: 8 Trends To Follow

Data is changing everything. But what specific trends are really driving these massive shifts? Get the full story on current data trends.