Application logs are used to record events and actions within software applications, including user activities. These logs can be analyzed to verify whether a user is following an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) by providing evidence of compliance or non-compliance based on recorded actions. This method is effective for auditing and ensuring that users are adhering to organizational policies regarding the use of IT resources.
Reference: The importance of monitoring and logs in enforcing security policies is emphasized in IT fundamentals and security practices, such as those outlined by CompTIA Security+ and IT Fundamentals.