Meaning of the word "audit trail" in English

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audit trail

US /ˈɔːdɪt treɪl/
UK /ˈɔːdɪt treɪl/
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Noun

1.

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

Example:
The security team reviewed the audit trail to identify the source of the unauthorized access.
Maintaining a detailed audit trail is crucial for regulatory compliance.
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