audit_name_to_action - Linux
Overview
audit_name_to_action translates an audit name to an action description, providing insights into Linux auditd audit events. This command is useful for interpreting audit logs and understanding the specific actions performed on the system.
Syntax
audit_name_to_action [OPTIONS] [ACTION_NAME]
Options/Flags
- -a, –all: List all known audit names and their action descriptions.
- -c, –config: Specify an alternate audit configuration file.
Examples
Example 1: Get action description for a specific audit name
audit_name_to_action system_login
Output:
Login on the System
Example 2: List all audit names and action descriptions
audit_name_to_action -a
Output:
access - Access to a File
...
Common Issues
Error: "Unknown audit name"`: The provided audit name is not recognized.
Solution: Ensure that the audit name is spelled correctly and that it is a valid audit event name.
Integration
audit_name_to_action can be combined with other commands to analyze audit logs:
grep name /var/log/audit/audit.log | audit_name_to_action -a
Related Commands
- audispdump: Dump audit events in various formats.
- aureport: Generate reports based on audit events.
- auditd(8): Daemon that logs system events.