AWS CloudTrail provides a record of all API calls made within an AWS account. It tracks all user activity, resource changes, and events in the AWS Management Console, command-line interface (CLI), and SDKs, and logs them for auditing, compliance, and security analysis purposes.
Here are some of the main uses of AWS CloudTrail:
- Security analysis: AWS CloudTrail provides visibility into all user activity, resource changes, and events within an AWS account, making it easier to detect and respond to security threats.
- Audit and compliance: AWS CloudTrail provides a record of all API calls made within an AWS account, which can be used to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements and to support audits.
- Troubleshooting: AWS CloudTrail can be used to troubleshoot issues by providing a detailed record of all API calls made within an AWS account, including who made the calls and which resources were accessed or modified.
- Governance and risk management: AWS CloudTrail can be used to monitor and manage risks by providing a record of all API calls made within an AWS account, which can be used to identify high-risk activities and enforce policies.
- Forensic analysis: AWS CloudTrail can be used for forensic analysis in case of security incidents or compliance violations by providing a complete record of all activity occurring within an AWS account.