Cybersecurity

Log Redaction at Scale

Automatically detect and redact sensitive information like emails, phone numbers, tokens, and PII from log files.

Estimated time: 1-2 min
Difficulty level: Beginner
Privacy: Runs locally
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5000ms CPU256MB RAM64KB in · 256KB outEducational, no sensitive data
Mode

Strict mode is more aggressive and can redact more.

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Learn About Log Redaction

What is Log Redaction?

Log redaction is the process of removing or masking sensitive information from log files before sharing, analysing, or storing them. It protects PII, credentials, and other confidential data from unauthorised access.

Why Redact Logs?

Logs often contain sensitive data that shouldn't be shared with third parties, stored long-term, or exposed in debugging sessions. Redaction helps meet compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA) and reduces data breach risk.

Common Patterns Detected

  • Email addresses - user@example.com
  • Phone numbers - +1-555-123-4567
  • UUIDs - Unique identifiers
  • JWT tokens - Authentication credentials
  • URLs - May contain sensitive params

Redaction Modes

  • Balanced - Standard patterns, fewer false positives
  • Strict - Aggressive detection including tokens and card numbers

All processing happens locally in your browser. No data is sent to any server.