Glossary
Compliance terms, defined
Plain-language definitions for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and general audit terminology.
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What Is an Audit Trail?
An audit trail is a chronological record of actions, changes, approvals, and system events that provides visibility into who performed an action, what was changed, when it occurred, and, in some cases, why it happened.
What Is Audit Evidence?
Audit evidence is the documentation, records, and supporting information used to demonstrate that a control was operating effectively during an audit period.
What is Access Control
A security practice that determines who can access systems, applications, and data, and what actions they are permitted to perform.