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Logs (log files)<\/h1>\n

What do logs (log files) mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the field of data protection and IT security, the term \"log\" is short for protocol files (or log files). As such, it contains an automatically managed overview of certain or even all actions carried out in an IT system. For example, antivirus or firewall software logs which defensive measures were required and when.<\/p>\n

Practical example<\/h2>\n

A company uses logs (log files) to protect personal data from unauthorized access through technical and organizational measures.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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