As regulation and legislation evolve, the critical need for cost-effective and efficient IT audit and monitoring solutions will continue to grow. "Audit and Trace Log Management: Consolidation and Analysis" offers a comprehensive introduction and explanation of requirements and problem definition, and also delivers a multidimensional solution set with broad applicability across a wide range of organizations. It provides a wealth of information in the form of process walkthroughs.These include problem determination, requirements gathering, scope definition, risk assessment, compliance objectives, system design and architecture, implementation and operational challenges, product and solution evaluation, communication plans, project management challenges, and determining Return on Investment (ROI). By using templates, tools, and samples that enhance your understanding of processes and solution sets, the author successfully emphasizes the core themes of the book. He also includes many diagrams throughout his discussion that aid in a clear communication of process and solution recommendations. This volume enables you to gain the knowledge, perspective, and insight needed to independently implement a successful audit and monitoring management system tailored to the unique requirements of your organization.