Audit Logs¶

Audit logs are an integral component of enterprise-grade security and compliance strategies. Escape's Audit Logs feature maintains a clear, searchable record of all activities within the system, providing essential transparency for accountability, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance.

Access audit logs through the Organization section of the Escape platform.

Key Benefits¶

• Transparency: Complete visibility into user actions and system events
• Accountability: Track actions to specific users and timestamps
• Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements for activity logging
• Forensics: Investigate security incidents efficiently

Features¶

User Activity Tracking¶

Monitor all user interactions, including:

• Authentication events
• Configuration changes
• Scan operations

Example:

[2023-08-20 10:45:12] User 'admin' initiated a security scan on 'Project Alpha'.

Configuration Changes¶

Track all system configuration modifications with timestamps for:

• Application settings
• Security policies
• Integration configurations

Example:

[2023-08-20 11:05:30] Configuration for 'Project Alpha' updated by user 'admin'.

Access Records¶

Document resource access patterns:

• User access events
• Resource utilization
• Permission changes

Example:

[2023-08-20 12:10:45] User 'JaneDoe' accessed results for 'Project Alpha'.

Log Management¶

Search Capabilities¶

• Filter by date range
• Search by user
• Filter by action type
• Export functionality (CSV, JSON)

Retention Policies¶

Configure retention periods based on:

• Organizational requirements
• Compliance standards
• Storage capacity

Best Practices¶

1. Regular Review: Schedule periodic log reviews
2. Alert Configuration: Set up alerts for critical events
3. Retention Planning: Define clear retention policies
4. Access Control: Limit audit log access to authorized personnel