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Can I model processes retroactively for audit or forensic analysis?

Can I model processes retroactively for audit or forensic analysis?

Yes. Nodinite supports reindexing—the ability to create new BPM views over historical log data. This enables forensic analysis of past incidents, reconstruction of audit trails for compliance, and process modeling based on real-world execution patterns without replaying messages.

Use Cases

  • Forensic Analysis - Model processes after an incident to understand what happened
  • Audit Trail Reconstruction - Satisfy compliance requirements for past periods (GDPR, SOX, HIPAA)
  • Process Discovery - Analyze historical execution patterns to design optimal BPM views
  • Compliance Catch-Up - Create audit trails retroactively when new regulations come into effect
  • M&A Integration - Model acquired company's existing processes from their historical logs

Example

Scenario: Auditor asks in Q1 2024: "Show me all high-value invoices processed in Q4 2023 with approval workflow proof."

Without Reindexing: If BPM wasn't configured in Q4 2023, you'd need to manually reconstruct from fragmented logs—time-consuming, error-prone, incomplete.

With Reindexing: Create new BPM view targeting Q4 2023 time range → Nodinite processes historical log events → instant visualization of all invoice approval workflows with complete audit trail.

Time to create retroactive audit: 30 minutes (vs. weeks of manual work).

Next Step

Explore more in the Troubleshooting Overview or dive into Business Process Model (BPM) to get started.