# What is AWS CloudTrail used for?

What is AWS CloudTrail used for?

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Auditing and monitoring of AWS services usage.

AWS CloudTrail is a service that is used to record and monitor all the API calls and events that occur within an AWS account. It provides a detailed history of all the activity that has taken place in an AWS account, including who performed the activity, what actions were taken, and when they were taken.


CloudTrail logs all the API calls made by users, services, and other AWS resources, and it stores these logs in an S3 bucket or a CloudWatch log group. This information can be used to troubleshoot operational issues, track changes made to resources, and monitor user activity for security and compliance purposes.

Some of the common use cases for AWS CloudTrail include:

Auditing and compliance: CloudTrail logs can be used to ensure that an AWS account is compliant with industry standards and regulations.
Security analysis: CloudTrail logs can be used to identify and investigate security incidents and threats.

Operational troubleshooting: CloudTrail logs can be used to troubleshoot operational issues by providing a detailed history of resource changes and API calls.


Governance and risk management: CloudTrail logs can be used to track changes made to resources and ensure that they are in line with organizational policies and procedures.


Overall, AWS CloudTrail is a powerful tool for monitoring and managing AWS resources, providing visibility into all the activity that takes place within an AWS account

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