What is an Audit Trail?
An audit trail is a chronological record that tracks and logs all user activities, system events, and transactions related to data, systems, or processes. It typically refers to the detailed logs of who accessed what data, when, where, and what they did with it.
Audit trails provide visibility into system activity and user behavior, enabling organizations to:
- Track and monitor incidents
- Verify compliance
- Ensure accountability
Think of it as a security camera for your digital environment – capturing who did what and when.
What’s Included in an Audit Trail?
A robust audit trail typically captures:
- User ID – Who performed the action
- Timestamp – When the action occurred
- Action Type – What was done (e.g., view, edit, print, delete, share)
- Resource – Which file, record, or system was affected
- Location/Device Info – Where the action originated from
- Result – Whether the action was successful or denied
Audit Trail vs. Logging
Term | Purpose | Scope |
|---|---|---|
Audit Trail | Compliance, accountability, investigation | User actions, system changes |
Logging | Performance, troubleshooting, error tracking | System events, technical metrics |
While both involve records, audit trails are focused on security and compliance, whereas general logging often supports IT operations.
How Fasoo Enhances Audit Trails for Data
Fasoo’s data-centric security platform goes beyond traditional system-level logging – it provides granular, file-level audit trails that travel with the data.
With Fasoo Data Security Platform, you can:
- Track every file interaction: view, edit, print, screen capture, export, share, and more
- Know exactly who accessed what data, when, from where, and on what device
- Monitor file activity even outside your organization’s network
- Detect abnormal behavior and potential insider threats in real time
- Generate audit-ready reports for compliance or internal reviews
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