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.

Data Scanning Explained: What Scanning Data Can Do For You
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Data Scanning Explained: What Scanning Data Can Do For You

How do you know which data is the most sensitive? Data scanning is your starting point! Learn how to scan data & get all the details here.
Metadata 101: Definition, Types & Examples
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Metadata 101: Definition, Types & Examples

Often referred to as "data about data," metadata simplifies data management and actually helps you do all sorts of cool stuff. Get the details here.
Identifying BOD 23-02 Network Management Interfaces with Splunk
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Identifying BOD 23-02 Network Management Interfaces with Splunk

Splunker Drew Church explains the CISA-released directive to reduce risk from internet-exposed management interfaces, highlighting the threat of external remote services.
The Lessons Learned in Cybersecurity 25 Years Ago Are Still Applicable to AI Today
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The Lessons Learned in Cybersecurity 25 Years Ago Are Still Applicable to AI Today

Splunk's Paul Kurtz explores what we can learn from past events as AI accelerates the future.
The Principle of Least Privilege Explained (with Best Practices)
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The Principle of Least Privilege Explained (with Best Practices)

Learn why implementing the Principle of Least Privilege is crucial for limiting cyber risks and preventing unauthorized data breaches.
Process vs. Practice: What's The Difference?
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Process vs. Practice: What's The Difference?

Understand the roles of process and practice in achieving success, how to balance them for effective operations and how to promote continuous learning and adaptability.