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.

The Triple DES Intro: Triple Data Encryption Standard
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The Triple DES Intro: Triple Data Encryption Standard

Triple DES is an encryption standard that’s NIST-approved for use through 2030. Let’s see how it works and when you want — and don’t want — to use it.
Elliptic Curve Cryptography: An Introduction
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Elliptic Curve Cryptography: An Introduction

Let’s see how elliptic curve cryptography works, in this digestible, less academic look that still thoroughly explains this technical topic.
Splunk OnDemand Services: An Introduction & Example
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Splunk OnDemand Services: An Introduction & Example

Get started with Splunk OnDemand Services (ODS), an advisory service that bridges the gap between Technical Support and project-based services delivered by Professional Services.
Staff Picks for Splunk Security Reading February 2023
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Staff Picks for Splunk Security Reading February 2023

Explore the latest list of presentations, whitepapers, and customer case studies that our Splunk security experts feel are worth a read.
Honeypots Explained: Hitting Hackers Where It Hurts
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Honeypots Explained: Hitting Hackers Where It Hurts

Entice hackers to your system to gather cyberthreat intelligence. Get the latest on honeypot types and interactions and see why it isn’t all so sweet.
Getting Started with Observability: What is OpenTelemetry?
Observability
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Getting Started with Observability: What is OpenTelemetry?

How do you collect and send your data to an Observability tool? Learn more about what OpenTelemetry is and how it makes this question easier to answer.