Audit Trail

A record that documents system activities, transactions, and access attempts for security monitoring.

Understanding Audit Trails

Audit trails help organizations track security incidents, detect anomalies, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards such as HIPAA and PCI-DSS.

Types of Audit Trails

System Logs

Records system and application events, including user access and error logs.

Transaction Logs

Tracks database operations and financial transactions for fraud detection.

Security Logs

Captures security-related events, including login attempts and privilege escalations.

Future of Audit Trails

AI-driven anomaly detection for enhanced fraud prevention.
Integration with blockchain technology for immutable logging.
Automated compliance reporting to streamline security audits.