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title: Getting Started with Datadog
description: Gather your HSM audit logs in your Datadog organization.
breadcrumbs: Docs > Integrations > AWS CloudHSM
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# AWS CloudHSM

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# Important note for users on the following Datadog sites: us2.ddog-gov.com

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To find out if this integration is available in your organization, see your [Datadog Integrations](https://app.datadoghq.com/integrations) page or ask your organization administrator.

To initiate an exception request to enable this integration for your organization, email [support@ddog-gov.com](mailto:support@ddog-gov.com).
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## Overview{% #overview %}

When an HSM in your account receives a command from the AWS CloudHSM command line tools or software libraries, it records its execution of the command in audit log form. The HSM audit logs include all client-initiated management commands, including those that create and delete the HSM, log into and out of the HSM, and manage users and keys. These logs provide a reliable record of actions that have changed the state of the HSM.

Datadog integrates with AWS CloudHSM through a Lambda function that ships CloudHSM logs to Datadog's Log Management solution.

## Setup{% #setup %}

### Log collection{% #log-collection %}

#### Enable logs{% #enable-logs %}

Audit logs are enabled by default for CloudHSM.

#### Send your logs to Datadog{% #send-your-logs-to-datadog %}

1. If you haven't already, set up the [Datadog Forwarder Lambda function](https://docs.datadoghq.com/logs/guide/forwarder.md) in your AWS account.
1. Once set up, go to the Datadog Forwarder Lambda function. In the Function Overview section, click **Add Trigger**.
1. Select the **CloudWatch Logs** trigger for the Trigger Configuration.
1. Select the CloudWatch log group that contains your CloudHSM logs.
1. Enter a name for the filter.
1. Click **Add** to add the trigger to your Lambda.

Go to the [Log Explorer](https://app.datadoghq.com/logs) to start exploring your logs.

For more information on collecting AWS Services logs, see [Send AWS Services Logs with the Datadog Lambda Function](https://docs.datadoghq.com/logs/guide/send-aws-services-logs-with-the-datadog-lambda-function.md).

## Troubleshooting{% #troubleshooting %}

Need help? Contact [Datadog Support](https://docs.datadoghq.com/help/).