Short definition: Recording of access events across cloud resources, identities, and services.
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What it is
Cloud access logging captures authentication attempts, API calls, configuration changes, and administrative actions. Logs are generated by AWS CloudTrail, Azure Activity Logs, Google Cloud Audit Logs, and similar services.
Why it matters
Cloud breaches often result from unauthorized access or misconfigurations. Access logs help detect abuse early and support compliance requirements for auditability.
How to reduce risk
- Enable audit logging across all cloud accounts
- Centralize logs in a SIEM
- Alert on privilege escalation
- Protect log retention policies
- Monitor unusual API patterns
- Limit who can delete or modify logs