What is the purpose of the GitLab Audit Event feature?

The purpose of the GitLab Audit Event feature is to provide visibility into changes for security and compliance. This feature enables organizations to monitor and log various activities within their GitLab instance, which is essential for ensuring accountability and compliance with internal policies or external regulations. By capturing and reviewing audit events, teams can track who made changes, what changes were made, and when these changes occurred, facilitating a better understanding of user actions within the system. This visibility is crucial for identifying potential security risks and ensuring that appropriate measures are in place to protect sensitive information and maintain compliance with industry standards.

This focus on security and compliance ensures that organizations can effectively manage risks associated with their development process and maintain a thorough audit trail necessary for audits and regulatory requirements.