Amazon CloudWatch Logs now supports data protection, OpenSearch PPL and OpenSearch SQL for the Infrequent Access ingestion class
Cloudwatch Infrequent Access Log Class ยท 2026-03-27
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Technical Details
| Regions | all |
|---|---|
| Cost Impact | Decrease |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update your log management strategy to incorporate the new OpenSearch SQL and PPL query capabilities, and implement data protection features to mask sensitive information in logs.
For Platform Teams
Adopt the enhanced CloudWatch Logs IA features to improve log analytics capabilities and ensure sensitive data protection, reducing operational toil and enhancing security compliance.
For Executives
Evaluate the new capabilities of CloudWatch Logs IA for advanced analytics and data protection to enhance log management efficiency and security, potentially reducing costs and improving compliance.
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