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.

Strengthen SOC Defenses with Native UEBA in Splunk Enterprise Security
Security
4 Minute Read

Strengthen SOC Defenses with Native UEBA in Splunk Enterprise Security

Splunk's enhanced UEBA capability, now natively available in ES, empowers SOCs to transition from reactive, fragmented workflows to a proactive, behavior-driven security posture.
Splunk Enterprise Security: Built to Empower Every SOC Analyst
Security
5 Minute Read

Splunk Enterprise Security: Built to Empower Every SOC Analyst

Announcing a transformative update to Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) with 8.2: An AI-powered SecOps platform designed to unify and accelerate threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR) in one seamless experience.
A Recap of .conf25 Splunk Observability Announcements
Observability
14 Minute Read

A Recap of .conf25 Splunk Observability Announcements

At .conf25, we unveiled new capabilities in Splunk Observability Cloud that redefine digital resilience in the AI era with smarter detection and investigation of business-critical issues.
In Case You Missed It: 2025 Splunkie Award Winners Announced at .conf25!
.conf & .conf Go
1 Minute Read

In Case You Missed It: 2025 Splunkie Award Winners Announced at .conf25!

Cue the data-powered drumroll – here are your 2025 Splunkie Award winners announced at .conf25!
Using AI in Security Operations: A Practical Checklist for the Modern SOC
Learn
5 Minute Read

Using AI in Security Operations: A Practical Checklist for the Modern SOC

AI won’t run your SOC, but it can make it smarter. Here’s a 6-step, hands-on checklist to put AI to work across your detection, triage, and response workflows.
A Guide to Bots: Good vs. Bad Bots, Common Types, and Online Safety in 2026
Learn
10 Minute Read

A Guide to Bots: Good vs. Bad Bots, Common Types, and Online Safety in 2026

Discover what bots are, the most common types, their impact on your online experience, and practical tips to protect yourself and your business in 2026.