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.

Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs): What They Are and How to Defend Against Them
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Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs): What They Are and How to Defend Against Them

Learn about Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs): their stages, characteristics, real-world examples like Operation Aurora, and strategies to protect your organization.
Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) Explained: OSI Layers, Real-World Applications & Ethical Considerations
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Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) Explained: OSI Layers, Real-World Applications & Ethical Considerations

Explore Deep Packet Inspection (DPI): how it boosts security & network ops, its applications, and the crucial privacy vs. security debate.
Stopping the Silent Drain: How Governments Can Combat Property Tax Fraud
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Stopping the Silent Drain: How Governments Can Combat Property Tax Fraud

Discover how governments can use Splunk's data analytics platform for proactive detection and prevention, safeguarding essential services.
The Guide to Network Forensics: Importance, Tools, and Use Cases
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The Guide to Network Forensics: Importance, Tools, and Use Cases

Learn how network forensics helps investigate cyberattacks, detect real-time threats, and protect systems with tools, techniques, and real-world use cases.
Why Modern Incident Response Strategies Need Network and Service Intelligence: Part 2
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Why Modern Incident Response Strategies Need Network and Service Intelligence: Part 2

Modern incident response isn’t just about fast reflexes – it's about smarter responses. In part 2 of our series, we cover how network telemetry should influence incident response, accelerate root cause analysis, and drive business-aware action across teams.
Why Modern Incident Response Strategies Need Network and Service Intelligence: Part 1
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Why Modern Incident Response Strategies Need Network and Service Intelligence: Part 1

Modern incident response isn’t just about fast reflexes – it's about smarter responses. Read on to explore why aligning network and service context is critical for reducing MTTR, prioritizing the right issues, and more easily navigating increasingly complex IT environments.