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.

What Is Extortionware? Going Beyond Ransomware
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What Is Extortionware? Going Beyond Ransomware

Learn what extortionware is, how it works, its impact, and how to protect your business from data leaks and reputational damage.
Cloud Cost Management & Trends in 2026: Strategies to Optimize Your Cloud Spend
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Cloud Cost Management & Trends in 2026: Strategies to Optimize Your Cloud Spend

Managing cloud costs isn’t easy. But it can be a lot simpler if you follow these expert tips and tools. Get the full story here.
LLM Monitoring: A Comprehensive Guide on the Whys & Hows of Monitoring Large Language Models
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LLM Monitoring: A Comprehensive Guide on the Whys & Hows of Monitoring Large Language Models

Discover the ultimate guide to monitoring Large Language Models (LLMs). Learn the whys, hows, key metrics, and strategies for safe and reliable performance.
What is Predictive Modeling? An Introduction
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What is Predictive Modeling? An Introduction

Learn the fundamentals of predictive modeling, its role in analytics, and its applications in IT, cybersecurity, business, and advanced machine learning.
QoS Explained: Quality of Service in Networks
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QoS Explained: Quality of Service in Networks

Learn how QoS (Quality of Service) ensures reliable network performance by prioritizing critical traffic, reducing latency, and managing congestion.
Securing the Network Edge: Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Detections for Splunk
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Securing the Network Edge: Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Detections for Splunk

Enhance your network security with Cisco Firepower Threat Defense and Splunk using out-of-the-box detections developed by Splunk's Threat Research Team.