# What are the benefits of identity-aware logging?

- Link: https://www.agilicus.com/faq/what-are-the-benefits-of-identity-aware-logging/
- Published: 2026-05-11T15:49:27+00:00
- Author: Don Bowman

Identity-aware logging captures every user action and ties it directly to a verified
identity, providing a complete audit trail of who did what and when. In traditional
industrial environments, logs are often device-centric, showing that a connection
was made from an internet protocol address but not which specific person was responsible.
By integrating identity into the logging process, organisations can quickly identify
and respond to suspicious activity and meet stringent regulatory requirements for
auditing and compliance. Read about [auditing in our configuration guide](https://www.agilicus.com/anyx-guide/site-firewall-configuration/).

For more information, see [Industrial Cyber Security Best Practices](https://www.agilicus.com/white-papers/industrial-cyber-security-best-practices/).