Description

AWS CloudTrail is a service that enables governance, compliance, and operational and risk auditing of your AWS account. It logs, continuously monitors, and retains account activity related to actions across your AWS infrastructure.

Features

• Event Logging: Records AWS API calls and events for your account.
• Visibility: Provides visibility into user and resource activities.
• Data Retention: Stores logs in Amazon S3 for long-term retention.
• Integration: Integrates with other AWS services like CloudWatch and AWS Lambda for automated responses.
• Multi-Region Support: Captures API activity across multiple AWS regions.

Limitations

• Cost: Additional charges for log storage and analysis.
• Complexity: Requires setup and configuration for effective use.
• Volume: High volume of logs can be challenging to manage and analyze.
• Latency: Slight delay in log delivery and processing.

Use Cases

• Compliance Monitoring: Ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements by auditing AWS account activity.
• Security Incident Response: Investigating security incidents by analyzing recorded API calls and activities.
• Operational Troubleshooting: Diagnosing operational issues and unexpected changes by reviewing detailed activity logs.

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