Alert Logbook

An alert logbook is a structured, often detailed, record that consolidates all the alerts and associated actions taken by a compliance or security team. It includes information about the alert type, the reviewing party, the investigation process, and the final disposition. Unlike a standard alert log, a logbook may contain additional commentary or annotations that provide context about how alerts were managed.

Maintaining an alert logbook helps organizations keep a thorough audit trail, showing regulators and stakeholders that alerts are managed in accordance with established policies. It also facilitates improved internal communication, as team members can refer to the logbook to understand past incidents and the rationale behind previous decisions.