What auditing strategies does this skill support?

The skill supports multiple strategies including Trigger-Based auditing, Application-Level logging, Change Data Capture (CDC), and parsing database logs.

When should I use CDC instead of triggers?

The skill provides guidance on strategy selection; generally, CDC is preferred for high-performance environments where triggers might impact database latency.

Does it provide SQL schemas for the audit logs?

Yes, the skill generates a basic SQL audit table schema that can be tailored to your specific database structure and tables.

Can this skill help with regulatory compliance?

Yes, it is specifically designed to help meet compliance standards by implementing robust, verifiable audit trails for database changes.

Database Audit Logger

Name: Database Audit Logger
Author: jeremylongshore

byjeremylongshore

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Database Management

Automates the implementation of database audit logging to track changes, ensure compliance, and maintain robust data trails.

About

This skill simplifies the process of setting up comprehensive database audit logging by providing specialized guidance on various auditing strategies such as trigger-based logging, application-level tracking, and Change Data Capture (CDC). It helps developers generate optimized audit table schemas and choose the best implementation method based on performance needs and compliance requirements, making it indispensable for maintaining data integrity and security in production environments.

Key Features

Supports compliance-driven logging requirements and debugging
Offers multiple auditing strategies including Trigger-Based and CDC
Provides best practices for data retention and sensitivity management
Generates standardized audit log schemas for SQL databases
Automates the creation of audit trails for specific database tables
884 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Ensuring database compliance with regulatory standards by adding verifiable audit trails
Setting up change tracking for a users table to monitor record modifications
Implementing real-time Change Data Capture (CDC) for high-performance monitoring

About

Key Features

Supports compliance-driven logging requirements and debugging
Offers multiple auditing strategies including Trigger-Based and CDC
Provides best practices for data retention and sensitivity management
Generates standardized audit log schemas for SQL databases
Automates the creation of audit trails for specific database tables
884 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Ensuring database compliance with regulatory standards by adding verifiable audit trails
Setting up change tracking for a users table to monitor record modifications
Implementing real-time Change Data Capture (CDC) for high-performance monitoring