Platform Audit

The Platform Audit module provides comprehensive logging of all administrative actions across your Ascent instance.

Overview

Platform audit logs track:

• User authentication events
• Administrative actions
• Configuration changes
• Data access and modifications

Viewing Audit Logs

Navigate to Platform → Audit to access the audit log viewer.

Filtering Logs

Filter audit logs by:

• Date range - Specify start and end dates
• User - Filter by specific user
• Action type - Filter by type of action
• Organization - Filter by organization
• Resource - Filter by affected resource

Log Details

Each audit log entry includes:

• Timestamp
• User who performed the action
• Action type
• Affected resource
• IP address
• Additional details/payload

Common Audit Events

Event Type	Description
user.login	User logged into the system
user.logout	User logged out
user.created	New user account created
user.updated	User account modified
user.deleted	User account deleted
org.settings_changed	Organization settings modified
role.assigned	Role assigned to user
data.exported	Data exported from system

Compliance

Audit logs help with:

• Security compliance - Track who did what and when
• Incident investigation - Investigate security incidents
• Regulatory requirements - Meet audit requirements (SOC 2, HIPAA, etc.)
• Change management - Track configuration changes

Retention

Audit logs are retained according to your organization's retention policy. Contact your administrator to configure retention settings.

Exporting Logs

To export audit logs:

1. Apply desired filters
2. Click Export
3. Choose format (CSV, JSON)
4. Download the file

Best Practices

1. Regular review - Review audit logs periodically for anomalies
2. Set up alerts - Configure alerts for suspicious activities
3. Retain appropriately - Keep logs for compliance requirements
4. Protect access - Limit who can view audit logs