Log Analytics

Jan 1, 0001

Definition

Log Analytics refers to the process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting log data generated by various systems and applications to gain insights into operational performance, security incidents, and compliance. It involves using tools and platforms to aggregate logs from multiple sources, enabling real-time monitoring, troubleshooting, and alerting to ensure system reliability and security.

Secure Settings Example

# Example configuration for a log analytics tool with secure settings
log_analytics:
  retention_policy:
    days: 90
  access_control:
    role_based_access: true
    roles:
      - name: admin
        permissions: read, write, delete
      - name: viewer
        permissions: read
  encryption:
    enabled: true
    type: AES256
  alerting:
    enabled: true
    thresholds:
      error_rate: 5
      response_time: 2000

Insecure Settings Example

# Example configuration with insecure settings
log_analytics:
  retention_policy:
    days: 0  # No retention policy, logs are not stored
  access_control:
    role_based_access: false  # No access control, open to all users
  encryption:
    enabled: false  # Logs are not encrypted
  alerting:
    enabled: false  # No alerting configured