Database auditing has become mandatory, especially when the data includes personally identifiable information (PII) and has to adhere to security and compliance guidelines. Some guidelines involve data types and recommendations issued by a country's governance policies. An auditing process requires evidence, which can be extracted from database logs. Auditing helps prevent unauthorized access to data. By tracking data usage, you can investigate false activity and take appropriate actions. Database auditing for data confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility help ensure that data is protected. To prevent data violations, the best practice is to have both database security and auditing in place.
