10 Alerts and Visualizations for S3 Server Access Logs to take control of AWS infrastructure
Blog post from Coralogix
AWS S3 access logs provide detailed records of requests made to S3 buckets, and they are valuable for security audits, customer insights, and billing analysis. Coralogix offers integration with S3 server access logs via a Lambda function, allowing users to parse logs using regular expressions tailored to customized log fields. The blog post discusses several types of alerts, such as unauthenticated requester alerts, error code alerts, high turnaround times, unauthorized user access, and unauthorized write attempts, emphasizing the importance of adapting these alerts to specific user needs. Additionally, visualizations of errors, operations, and processing times can help users monitor S3 activity and performance effectively. The post encourages users to apply the outlined methods and concepts to their unique configurations and requirements, while also providing support contact information for further assistance.