Masking sensitive data in logs is crucial for ensuring the protection and privacy of sensitive information. If exposed, personally identifiable information (PII), financial details, and healthcare records pose significant risks. By masking this data in logs, organizations can prevent unauthorized access, comply with data protection regulations, mitigate insider threats, reduce the attack surface for potential breaches, and enable effective auditing and investigation without compromising sensitive information.

Data Masking documentation: https://docs.appdynamics.com/fso/cloud-native-app-obs/en/kubernetes-and-app-service-monitoring/log-collection/advanced-topics-for-log-collection/mask-sensitive-data

Community announcement: https://community.appdynamics.com/t5/News-Announcements/Announcing-Sensitive-Data-Masking-for-logs/ba-p/51473