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.

SQL vs. NoSQL Today: Databases, Differences & When To Use Which
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SQL vs. NoSQL Today: Databases, Differences & When To Use Which

Trying to decide on the right database type? SQL and NoSQL each have their own pros and cons, from relational to schema-less, to vertical and horizontal scaling.
SOC Metrics: Security Metrics & KPIs for Measuring SOC Success
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SOC Metrics: Security Metrics & KPIs for Measuring SOC Success

Maintaining a keen eye on SOC success is critical in any security operation. Join us as we discuss common KPIs, and how to leverage metrics for improvement.
Outputs vs. Outcomes: Understanding the Differences
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Outputs vs. Outcomes: Understanding the Differences

Measuring success is no small equation: correctly assessing outputs versus outcomes can help us get it right. Join us to explore the key differences between the two.
Red Teams vs. Blue Teams: What’s The Difference?
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Red Teams vs. Blue Teams: What’s The Difference?

Effective cybersecurity is a group effort - better yet, a multi-group effort. Learn how the Red Team Blue Team approach tackles security from both angles.
Model-Assisted Threat Hunting (M-ATH) with the PEAK Framework
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Model-Assisted Threat Hunting (M-ATH) with the PEAK Framework

Welcome to the third entry in our introduction to the PEAK Threat Hunting Framework! Taking our detective theme to the next level, imagine a tough case where you need to call in a specialized investigator. For these unique cases, we can use algorithmically-driven approaches called Model-Assisted Threat Hunting (M-ATH).
Trust Unearned? Evaluating CA Trustworthiness Across 5 Billion Certificates
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Trust Unearned? Evaluating CA Trustworthiness Across 5 Billion Certificates

In this blog post, we dive into our recent research project, in which the Splunk SURGe team analyzed more than five billion TLS certificates to find out if the CAs we rely on are really worthy of our trust.