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However, the raw Loki log output delivered as CSV or plaintext is challenging to interpret without additional visualization and correlation tools. Therefore, this research discusses the creation of a web-based dashboard that displays results from the Loki scanner. The project focuses on processing and displaying information collected from Loki\u2019s scans, which are available in log files or CSV format. DIGITRACKER was developed as a proof-of-concept (PoC) to process this data and present it in a user-friendly, visually appealing way, enabling system administrators and cybersecurity teams to monitor potential threats and vulnerabilities effectively. By leveraging modern web technologies and dynamic data visualization, the tool enhances the user experience, transforming raw scan results into a well-organized, interactive dashboard. This approach simplifies the often-complicated task of manual log analysis, making it easier to interpret output data and to support low-budget or resource-constrained cybersecurity teams by transforming raw logs into actionable insights. The project demonstrates the dashboard\u2019s effectiveness in identifying and addressing threats, providing valuable tools for cybersecurity system administrators. Moreover, our evaluation shows that DIGITRACKER can process scan logs containing hundreds of IOC alerts within seconds and supports multiple concurrent users with minimal latency overhead. In test scenarios, the integrated Loki scans were achieved, and the end-to-end pipeline from the end of the scan to the initiation of dashboard visualization incurred an average latency of under 20 s. These results demonstrate improved threat visibility, support structured triage workflows, and enhance analysts\u2019 task management. Overall, the system provides a practical, extensible PoC that bridges the gap between command-line scanners and operational security dashboards, with new scan results displayed on the dashboard faster than manual log analysis. By streamlining analysis and enabling near-real-time monitoring, the PoC tool DIGITRACKER empowers cyber defense initiatives and enhances overall system security.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/jcp6010025","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,2,2]],"date-time":"2026-02-02T14:12:46Z","timestamp":1770041566000},"page":"25","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":2,"title":["DIGITRACKER: An Efficient Tool Leveraging Loki for Detecting, Mitigating Cyber Threats and Empowering Cyber Defense"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"6","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-1143-3237","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Mohammad Meraj","family":"Mirza","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Computer Science, College of Computers and Information Technology, Taif University, P.O. 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