Understanding Audit Logs

Last published : Apr 17, 2026
Every action performed on a resource is recorded in the audit log, providing a detailed history of changes. Each entry in the audit log captures essential information to help users track modifications, identify who made the changes, and understand the impact.
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Each audit log entry includes the following:
  • Timestamp \- The exact date and time when the change occurred.
  • Operation Type \- Specifies whether the resource was Created, Updated, or Deleted.
  • Resource Type \- Identifies the type of resource (Policy, Pattern, or Tag).
  • Resource Name \- The name of the modified resource.
  • User Name \- The user who performed the change.
  • Resource ID \- A unique identifier for the resource.
  • Change Details \- Highlights the differences between the previous and updated versions.
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