Display old or new values in the IRC Audit report

The IRC Audit report displays these action details performed by users within a specified period of time. The report also displays old and new values. For example, if a user removes an existing rule condition and adds a new one, the Audit report displays the old rule condition as well as the new condition.

Old and new values for these actions are displayed in the Audit Report, by default:

  • Modify rule book.
  • Modify rule.
  • Change IRC settings on the Configuration page.
  • Modify Parameter Lists.
  • Modify tasks.
  • Edit user details on the User Management tab.
  • Update IRC license.
  • Modify compensating controls.
  • Update exclusion documentation.
  • Change approval settings on the Configuration page.
  • Modify approval templates.
  • Reset password.
Note: Additional operations cannot be added to the existing list.

Use the AuditSettings.xml file to define whether old and new values for the mentioned actions must be displayed in the Audit report.

AuditOldNew in AuditSettings.xml

Based on your requirements, configure the xml setting:
Setting Description
XML file name and path [InstallPath]\Settings\AuditSettings.xml
Node <AuditOldNew>
Tag <operation id="43" auditoldnew="true" description="Rule - Modify" />

This is an example of the rule modify action.

Configuration setting Set the value of auditoldnew to false. Old and new values are be displayed on the report.
Default value The default value is true. Old and new values are displayed on the report.