Cloudflare has rolled out Log Explorer, a new feature that gives security teams direct, hands-on access to their logs without relying on third-party tools or bloated infrastructure. With everything centralized inside Cloudflare’s dashboard and powered by its R2 object storage, the tool marks a shift in how companies might approach threat visibility going forward.
Rather than bouncing between tools just to trace a security event, teams can now dig into their HTTP, Zero Trust, and threat logs right from the Cloudflare dashboard. It’s as straightforward as running a few SQL queries—think SELECT and WHERE—with no need to ship logs elsewhere. The main advantage here is just how streamlined everything is.
You cut down on wasted hours, reduce dependencies on external systems, and avoid those hidden expenses you usually get with classic SIEM solutions. Logs are kept isolated for each customer—no overlap—plus, retention settings are totally customizable. So, you can balance costs and compliance requirements without any unnecessary hassle.
For IT teams constantly racing against the clock, this setup strips away the clutter and gets them straight to the point—fast, clear visibility into what matters. Rather than reformatting logs or paying extra for external search capabilities, security teams can now work with the data where it lives. Query history stays available, results return within a 10,000-row limit, and support for regional data residency is on the roadmap.
CJ Desai, Cloudflare’s President of Product and Engineering, noted that the log management market has long suffered from unnecessary complexity. The company now positions itself as a tool that not only blocks threats but also helps trace and interpret them, all within its ecosystem.
Users like software firm Ansarada say the shift gives them visibility across their platforms in a way that’s both comprehensive and efficient. While not positioned as a full SIEM replacement yet, Log Explorer hints at where things are heading: faster threat response without the usual operational drag.
