Access Log
Noun · Security & Infosec
Definitions
A log recording attempts to access a system, service, application, or resource, typically including metadata such as user, time, source, and result. Access logs are foundational for auditing, detection, and incident investigation.
In plain English: A record of who or what tried to access a system and when.
Example: "The access log showed repeated login attempts from an unfamiliar ASN before the lockouts started."