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Cloudflare introduces Log Explorer in beta, an extension of Security Analytics allowing direct investigation of HTTP and Security Event logs. It offers a cost-effective option for log storage and exploration within the Cloudflare Dashboard, eliminating the need for third-party tools. Log Explorer provides features like searching, filtering, SQL query interface, and viewing log events. It helps SOC engineers identify threats, investigate incidents, and analyze false positives. Built on Cloudflare R2, Log Explorer uses Delta Lake protocol for efficient log storage and retrieval. The platform ensures customer data isolation and supports multiple writers with optimistic concurrency. Log Explorer is developed in Rust, emphasizing safety and performance. Future plans include tighter integration with Analytics, more datasets, custom retention periods, and alerting capabilities.