The Audit Log Report prints an audit log of all activity related to contact changes.
Audit logs are used to track activity for security, compliance, troubleshooting, and accountability.
Key Characteristics of an Audit Log:
Timestamped – each event has a date and time.
User identity – records which user, account, or process performed the action.
Action details – describes what was done (e.g., login, file change, configuration update).
Immutable – ideally cannot be altered or deleted, to ensure trustworthiness.
Why is the Audit Logs important:
Security: Detect unauthorized access or suspicious activity.
Forensics: Reconstruct events after a breach or error.
Accountability: Prove that proper procedures were followed.