Cloudflare Log Explorer: Spot Security & Performance Issues Fast
▼ Summary
– Cloudflare launched Log Explorer to provide businesses instant access to security and performance insights within their IT environments.
– The tool allows customers to analyze and monitor security attacks directly in the Cloudflare Dashboard, eliminating the need for third-party tools.
– Current log management solutions are often complex, costly, and require external tools, increasing storage expenses and slowing response times.
– Cloudflare’s platform aims to simplify log management by offering faster, unified visibility into business risks without proprietary query languages.
– Over 500 customers previewed Log Explorer, enabling faster issue resolution and cost savings, with the tool now available to all businesses.
Cloudflare Log Explorer empowers businesses to quickly identify and address security threats and performance bottlenecks directly within their dashboard. This innovative tool eliminates the dependency on external monitoring systems by providing native log analysis capabilities, streamlining operations while cutting costs.
Security and IT teams constantly need detailed logs to pinpoint vulnerabilities, troubleshoot problems, and enhance system reliability. Traditionally, organizations have been forced to juggle multiple third-party platforms to gather these insights, a process that’s both time-consuming and expensive. Setting up additional storage, mastering proprietary query languages, and toggling between disconnected systems often delays critical responses to emerging threats.
Cloudflare’s solution simplifies log management by integrating powerful analytics directly into its platform. Instead of wrestling with complex configurations or paying for excessive data storage, businesses can now access real-time security and performance metrics in one centralized location. The tool offers granular visibility at the log line level, enabling teams to detect anomalies, investigate incidents, and optimize infrastructure without leaving Cloudflare’s interface.
CJ Desai, President of Product and Engineering at Cloudflare, emphasized the company’s commitment to reducing industry complexity. “For years, log management has been overcomplicated and costly. By leveraging our global network, we’re delivering a faster, more cohesive way for businesses to assess risks and streamline their security posture,” he said. With Cloudflare’s advanced threat detection now paired with built-in log analysis, companies can potentially reduce reliance on external SIEM tools.
During its preview phase, Log Explorer was tested by more than 500 customers, helping them accelerate issue resolution and lower storage expenses. Now generally available, the feature extends these benefits to all users, offering:
- Instant access to security and performance insightsBy consolidating critical functions into a single platform, Cloudflare continues to redefine how businesses safeguard and optimize their digital environments.
(Source: HelpNet Security)
