What is an Event Log?

Event log refers to a record or log file known as an event log is used to keep track of significant events and activities within a system, network, or application. There are timestamps, event types, source IP addresses, user actions, and system changes, among other pieces of data in it. Event logs are used for security research, system monitoring, and troubleshooting. They can help with incident response, forensic investigations, and compliance auditing by offering insightful information on user behavior, system performance, and possible security events.