auditeid
Auditeid is a term used in information governance and auditing to denote a unique identifier assigned to a single audit event within an audit trail. The auditeid serves as a reference point that allows systems and analysts to correlate related events, de-duplicate records, and support non-repudiation of audit data. While not a universal standard, the concept is widely applied in log management and security information and event management (SIEM) practices.
Format and generation of an auditeid vary by implementation. Common approaches include universally unique identifiers (UUIDs),
Role and benefits. The auditeid enhances traceability across systems and components, enabling efficient cross-service correlation, incident
Implementation considerations. Effective use of auditeids benefits from synchronized clocks, append-only storage, and integrity protections such