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.

MachineGPT: Speaking the Language of Machines to Shape the Future of AI
Leadership
4 Minute Read

MachineGPT: Speaking the Language of Machines to Shape the Future of AI

MachineGPT brings the power of generative AI to one of the most overlooked resources: machine data. Splunk SVP & GM Kamal Hathi explains why mastering data as the heartbeat of the digital world is a game changer.
How To Choose the Best Synthetic Test Locations
Observability
6 Minute Read

How To Choose the Best Synthetic Test Locations

Running all your synthetic tests from one region? Discover why location matters and how the right test regions reveal true customer experience.
Crossed Swords 2025: Lessons From the Frontlines of Cyber Defense with Splunk Enterprise Security
Security
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Crossed Swords 2025: Lessons From the Frontlines of Cyber Defense with Splunk Enterprise Security

Splunk participated in the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Center of Excellence cyberwarfare exercise 'Crossed Swords' by providing tooling and personnel.
How to Build an AI First Organization: Strategy, Culture, and Governance
Learn
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How to Build an AI First Organization: Strategy, Culture, and Governance

Adopting an AI First approach transforms organizations by embedding intelligence into strategy, operations, and culture for lasting innovation and agility.
Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) Explained: Benefits, Core Services, and Industry Growth
Learn
4 Minute Read

Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) Explained: Benefits, Core Services, and Industry Growth

Discover how Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) help organizations close cyber skill gaps, improve resilience, and defend against modern threats.
NotDoor Insights: A Closer Look at Outlook Macros and More
Security
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NotDoor Insights: A Closer Look at Outlook Macros and More

The Splunk Threat Research Team breaks down the NotDoor Outlook-macro backdoor linked to APT28 and shows how to detect these stealthy techniques to strengthen security coverage.