Audit Logs: Useless Unless You Use Them

February 16, 2026

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Audit Logs Exist to Tell the Story

Who did what, where, when, and how — audit trails answer these questions. They’re the difference between guesswork and clear forensics after an incident.

But Most Logs Are Incomplete or Missing

Critical actions like permission changes, account deletions, or data exports often aren’t logged by default. If you didn’t enable it, you won’t see it.

Logs Without Retention Are Wasted Insight

If your logs rotate every 7 days or aren’t backed up, attackers just wait them out. Short retention windows help no one — except adversaries.

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Format and Standardization Matter

Disparate log formats make parsing, correlation, and analysis a nightmare. Use structured logging with timestamps, user IDs, and clear event types.

Alerting and Correlation Unlock Their Value

Audit logs alone don’t alert you. You need rules, SIEMs, and context to make them actionable. Raw data without correlation is just storage noise.

Review Logs Before You Need Them

Schedule audits of your audit logs. Look for anomalies, policy violations, or misuse. If logs are your last line of evidence, they’d better be ready.

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