Cloudflare eliminates the reliance on external tools by integrating log analysis directly into its dashboard
Cloudflare has announced the general release of Log Explorer, a tool that promises to revolutionize the way companies analyze their security and performance data. With this new solution, IT teams will be able to monitor, investigate, and respond to threats directly from the Cloudflare dashboard, without needing external platforms or complex integrations.
Until now, many organizations had to rely on Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems or external analysis services to process their logs, which involved high costs, a loss of context, and slower response times. With Log Explorer, Cloudflare aims to change this paradigm by providing instant access to security logs, HTTP events, and Zero Trust records with a native, frictionless experience.
An all-in-one solution: fast, simple, and efficient
According to CJ Desai, President of Product and Engineering at Cloudflare, “The log management market has been unnecessarily complex and expensive for far too long. With our scale and platform, we are in a unique position to offer a faster and more unified way to gain visibility into business risks”.
With Log Explorer, companies will be able to:
- Reduce costs: avoid external storage and third-party tools.
- Act in real-time: make decisions directly from the Cloudflare dashboard without switching environments.
- Comply with regulations: set log retention policies tailored to auditing or compliance requirements.
- Investigate faster: access logs directly with a single click, without the need for proprietary query languages or complex processes.
Over 500 companies have already tested it
During its preliminary phase, Log Explorer was tested by over 500 companies, which reported significant improvements in investigation times, storage cost reductions, and incident resolution. With this general availability, any Cloudflare customer can now access this advanced functionality.
Towards more integrated and accessible security
This launch reinforces Cloudflare’s commitment to providing an integrated ecosystem that combines connectivity, security, and observability on a single platform. Log Explorer aligns with the company’s vision of building a safer and more efficient Internet while helping its customers reduce operational complexity.
Cloudflare, which protects millions of organizations globally, assures that Log Explorer not only optimizes log management but also enables companies to eliminate the need for certain external tools like SIEMs, without compromising visibility or control.
Source: cloudflare