What is a common outcome of effective log analysis?

Effective log analysis leads to improved incident response times by enabling organizations to quickly identify and understand security events or operational issues as they occur. Through the systematic examination of logs, administrators can deduce patterns, pinpoint the source of anomalies, and make informed decisions about how to rectify problems or respond to threats in a timely manner.

By aggregating data from various sources and analyzing it, organizations can prioritize incidents that require immediate attention, thereby reducing the time it takes to respond. Faster incident resolution not only mitigates potential damage but also helps maintain business continuity and trust in the organization’s infrastructure.

In contrast, increased network latency, higher costs for log storage, and reduced network traffic do not stem from effective log analysis. Increased latency typically relates to network congestion or misconfigurations, while higher storage costs may arise from poorly managed logging practices rather than effective analysis. Reduced network traffic might result from various factors but is not a direct outcome of log analysis, as the primary goal of log analysis is not to reduce traffic but to enhance understanding and improve response mechanisms.