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Log Redaction Policy Basics

Keep secrets out of logs

A log redaction policy lists sensitive fields, masking rules, enforcement in services/ingest, validation tests, and audits to prevent secrets/PII from entering logs while preserving useful context.

Identify

Define sensitive fields (secrets, PII) and patterns to mask.

Enforce

Apply redaction in app code and log pipelines; block on violations.

Audit

Test and scan logs periodically; fix gaps quickly.

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