Beyond Implementation: Why Audit Logs are Critical for Enterprise AI Governance

As enterprises scale their AI operations, maintaining visibility and control becomes increasingly complex, necessitating robust governance and accountability to ensure reliable scaling. Portkey addresses this need with the introduction of Audit Logs, a comprehensive system providing complete visibility into AI infrastructure changes, such as prompt template modifications, API key activities, and guardrail updates. This feature offers full user attribution, detailed timestamps, and a searchable audit trail, which are essential for compliance with standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA. Additionally, it offers enterprise-grade features like role-based access control and custom retention policies. Audit Logs not only aid in compliance but also help quickly debug production issues, understand usage patterns, and facilitate data-driven decisions. The setup is straightforward, requiring no additional configuration, and underscores the importance of building trust and ensuring responsible AI deployment in enterprise environments.