Effective cybersecurity starts with visibility—and that begins with logs. In this episode, we explore the basics of log ingestion, including what data is collected, how it's normalized, and where it's stored. You’ll learn about the importance of time synchronization across log sources, why logging levels (debug, info, error) matter, and how poor logging practices can create blind spots in your security posture.

We’ll also look at how log data feeds into SIEMs and threat detection platforms, and how analysts triage alerts based on this foundational information. If you want to understand how raw data becomes actionable intelligence—and how that translates directly to CySA+ exam content—this episode is your starting point. Brought to you by BareMetalCyber.com