Monitoring Dictionary
Event logging
Definition
Event logging records security-relevant actions so you can see what changed and when.
Also called: events log, activity log, audit log
Why it matters for WordPress
When something goes wrong, memory is a bad forensic tool. Logs of logins, plugin installs, option changes, and user creations turn mysteries into timelines.
How it shows up in practice
- “Who activated that plugin?”
- “When was this admin created?”
- Post-incident review of failed logins and file-related events
What to do
- Enable an events log before you need it.
- Protect log data from low-privilege users.
- Review after deploys and after alerts.
- Retain enough history to cover “we noticed this a week late.”
Feature: Events Logger.
Related terms
Nearby ideas in the dictionary
- Security audit A security audit is a structured review of a site’s risks, misconfigurations, and recommended fixes.
- Backdoor A backdoor is hidden access an attacker leaves so they can return without the original vulnerability.
- WordPress user roles User roles group capabilities that decide what each account can do in WordPress, from reading to full admin.