Track Impersonation Events

Enable impersonation event tracking using a system property.

Use the glide.audit.track_impersonation system property to enable the tracking of impersonation events in the Audit [sys_audit] table. When set to true, any actions performed via impersonation are recorded as a reference in the sys_audit.user column, providing a clear and traceable audit. When set to false, actions performed via impersonation appear to have been performed by the user being impersonated.

Ensure the glide.audit.track_impersonation system property exists in the System Properties [sys_properties] table and is set to a value of true.

More information

Attribute	Description
Configuration name	glide.audit.track_impersonation
Configuration type	System Properties (/sys_properties_list.do)
Data type	Boolean
Recommended value	true
Default value	false
Fallback value	false
Category	Error handling and logging
Security risk	Severity score: 4.9 CVSS score: Medium Security risk details: Tracking impersonation events helps ensure that all actions are traceable to their true originators, reduces the risk of unauthorized changes. This detailed audit trail helps you meet compliance requirements by providing a clear record of all actions performed via impersonation. The system maintains accountability by ensuring that the true originators of actions are always recorded, even in complex scenarios involving AI agents.
Functional Impact	When enabled, this property ensures that any actions performed via impersonation are accurately recorded as a reference in sys_audit.user column of the Audit [sys_audit] table. If not enabled, any actions performed via impersonation appear to have been performed by the user being impersonated.
Dependencies and prerequisites	None