Auditing and Monitoring Models

This chapter is dedicated to covering the auditing and monitoring aspects of software systems. Implementing a robust auditing and monitoring strategy is key for an organization to improve the overall reliability, security, and performance of its systems while also gaining valuable insights to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

This is particularly crucial for distributed systems, where the increased complexity and inter-dependencies introduce additional challenges compared to traditional monolithic applications.

In this chapter, we’ll explore the following topics:

• The importance of auditing and monitoring
• The challenges of distributed system auditing and monitoring
• Key aspects of auditing and monitoring
• Basic elements of meaningful audit trails

By the end of this chapter, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to establish robust auditing and monitoring capabilities for your...