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.

Your Guide to the Observability Track for IT Operations at .conf25
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Your Guide to the Observability Track for IT Operations at .conf25

Ready to reduce toil, boost reliability, and bring back real wins from .conf25? Dive into the IT Operations Learning Path — curated sessions, proven strategies, and a plan to deliver measurable impact for your team. Check it out and start building your schedule today.
7 Strategic Benefits of Observability for Modern Enterprises
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7 Strategic Benefits of Observability for Modern Enterprises

Discover 7 enterprise-level benefits of observability, from faster incident resolution to cost optimization, with real-world outcomes and examples.
AI in SLED Is Evolving Fast—Here’s How to Stay Ahead
Industries
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AI in SLED Is Evolving Fast—Here’s How to Stay Ahead

Splunker Cyrus Afkhampour explains why many SLED (State, Local, and Education) institutions face a critical decision as AI adoption accelerates.
15 Must-Have SIEM Features for Modern Threat Defense in 2026
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15 Must-Have SIEM Features for Modern Threat Defense in 2026

Discover the 15 must-have features every modern SIEM needs, from real-time event correlation to UEBA, automation, and cloud support, to detect, investigate, and stop advanced cyber threats.
Busywork Is Breaking the SOC — Here’s How to Fix It
Ciso Circle
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Busywork Is Breaking the SOC — Here’s How to Fix It

It's time to re-imagine what success looks like in the SOC so the team stays focused on meaningful, strategic work.
Inside Kubernetes: A Practical Guide to K8s Architecture and Operational Challenges
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Inside Kubernetes: A Practical Guide to K8s Architecture and Operational Challenges

Understand the core components of Kubernetes architecture, challenges in operating it, and how observability tools help monitor and optimize deployments.