audit trail
US /ˈɔːdɪt treɪl/
UK /ˈɔːdɪt treɪl/
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a chronological record of system activities, such as logins, file accesses, and data modifications, used to reconstruct events, detect unauthorized access, and verify compliance with security policies
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The security team reviewed the audit trail to identify the source of the unauthorized access.
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Maintaining a detailed audit trail is crucial for regulatory compliance.