Cloud Logs: The Unsung Heroes of Detection and Response

This document explains how cloud logs underpin modern detection and response by providing visibility into activities such as privilege escalation, anomalous network traffic, misconfigurations, and cross-service event correlation, while also outlining regulatory considerations and operational best practices like automation, AI/ML-assisted analysis, and managed services. It emphasizes integrating cloud logs with broader security platforms (e.g., CSPM and endpoint agents) to accelerate detection, response, and compliance in complex cloud environments.