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.

Splunk Ranked Number 1 in the 2025 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Security Information and Event Management Use Cases
Security
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Splunk Ranked Number 1 in the 2025 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Security Information and Event Management Use Cases

Splunk has been ranked as the #1 SIEM solution in all three Use Cases for the second consecutive time in the 2025 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Security Information and Event Management report.
How We Built End-to-End LLM Observability with Splunk and RAG
Artificial Intelligence
8 Minute Read

How We Built End-to-End LLM Observability with Splunk and RAG

Large Language Models (LLMs) are reshaping user experiences across all industries. See how Splunk AI Assistant leverages a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system to provide instant, accurate answers to FAQs using curated public content.
The Case for Human-Centered SOC Design
Ciso Circle
4 Minute Read

The Case for Human-Centered SOC Design

Discover why a truly resilient SOC starts with people, not just technology. Explore how tool-centric SOCs can create burnout and security gaps, and learn the four pillars of human-centered design that empower analysts, improve workflows, and strengthen your security team’s effectiveness.
The Cloud Architect Role: An Overview of Responsibilities & Skills
Learn
7 Minute Read

The Cloud Architect Role: An Overview of Responsibilities & Skills

Cloud architects design and manage cloud strategies, infrastructure, and security. Discover key skills, responsibilities, salary ranges, and career growth insights.
The Lost Payload: MSIX Resurrection
Security
13 Minute Read

The Lost Payload: MSIX Resurrection

Threat actors weaponize MSIX for malware delivery – learn about MSIX attacks, distribution, and how Splunk's MSIXBuilder helps security teams test detection safely.
Splunk is a Leader and Placed Highest in Execution in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SIEM
Security
4 Minute Read

Splunk is a Leader and Placed Highest in Execution in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SIEM

Splunk has once again been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) — our eleventh consecutive placement.