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Audit Log (CAT-MIP-000000061)

Accepted • 2025-09-19 • by nicole

Definition

An Audit Log is a chronological record of system-generated entries that capture actions, events, or changes performed within a platform, application, or network. Each log entry typically includes a timestamp, actor (user or system), action type, and target object. Audit logs are used for accountability, traceability, compliance, security investigations, and operational transparency.

Prompt Examples

  • Alert if audit logs indicate repeated failed login attempts.
  • Did any agent scripts get modified without approval?
  • Export the audit log for all policy changes made this quarter.
  • Show all audit log entries for user 'jsmith' in the last 30 days.

Agent Execution

When a prompt refers to an "Audit Log," the AI agent will:

  • Access the appropriate audit logging source (e.g., N-central, RMM, backup system)
  • Detect anomalies or compliance breaches if configured
  • Filter entries based on actors, actions, time ranges, or object types
  • Format relevant data for review or export
  • Log the audit query or access action itself, if required by policy

Synonyms

  • Activity Log
  • Audit Trail
  • Change Log
  • Event Log (context-specific)
  • System Log (partial overlap)

Relationships

  • Audit Log appliesTo Object (e.g., Device, Policy, Ticket, File)
  • Audit Log isQueriedFor Analytics, Compliance, Forensics, or Reporting
  • Audit Log isStoredIn LogDatabase or SIEM
  • Audit Log mayTrigger Alert or Review
  • Audit Log records Action performedBy User or Agent

History

Date Author Reason
2025-08-07 nicole Draft – initial term proposal
2025-09-19 nicole Accepted – added to CAT-MIP registry
2026-03-02 jimmypuckett Fix malformed YAML