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Introduction Self-hosted services exposed through a reverse proxy inevitably attract automated scanners probing for misconfigurations, admin panels, and vulnerable endpoints. In this article, I show how to turn routine Traefik access logs into an active defensive control using Elastic Security and Cloudflare. I use an out-of-the-box ES|QL detection rule to identify web server discovery and fuzzing...
By combining these three tools, the article demonstrates how to create a comprehensive security system that goes beyond traditional logging and monitoring. The integration allows for real-time analysis of access logs and enables automated responses to potential threats, thus improving overall security posture while reducing alert fatigue. The article highlights the importance of orchestration in modern cybersecurity, as it allows various tools to work together seamlessly, providing a more effect...