Netwrix Auditor allows me to monitor all admin activities, including user management and privilege access control. It also offers group policy management, integration flexibility, scalability for reporting, and compliance reports for standards like HIPAA, PCI DSS, and others.
The most valuable features of Netwrix Auditor are its affordability compared to similar products and its comprehensive monitoring of admin activities. It can track every admin action in large environments and includes AI modules to detect and prevent unauthorized changes.
The solution currently meets my needs, but there is room for improvement with the introduction of AI functionality as suggested by the vendor. Additionally, expanding capabilities like database activity monitoring for SQL and enterprise databases would enhance security. Integration monitoring and focusing on active directory changes are also areas of potential improvement.
The stability of Netwrix Auditor is fantastic. A ten out of ten. Netwrix Auditor shows stability with no impact on servers or clients, even with large databases like SQL or Oracle. It can save information locally if disconnected and retrieve it once the connection is restored. The agent for the solution is hardened, preventing admins from disabling it or tampering with logs.
I would rate the scalability of Netwrix Auditor as a perfect ten out of ten. In my company, there are around five engineers on my team using the solution.
The technical support for Netwrix Auditor is excellent, with a maximum ticket resolution time of around 24 hours. I'm highly satisfied with both the speed and quality of their services, particularly when requesting support to customize specific reports for my teams based on requirements from the Central Bank of Egypt. I would rate the support as a ten out of ten.
We used Quest Change Auditor before Netwrix Auditor. We switched to Netwrix due to issues with Quest's support and licensing requirements that didn't fit our budget. Our CIO requested termination of support with Quest because of difficulties with their CEO.
The initial setup of Netwrix Auditor was straightforward. Some functions require agents while others are agentless, simplifying implementation. It consumed minimal server and client resources, and the wizard-based console made it simple to deploy with the help of architectural teams. All required ports were in place, and they covered all critical services and databases effectively. I would rate the easiness of the initial setup as a nine out of ten.
The deployment of Netwrix Auditor took around three weeks, mainly due to the preparation of the environment and servers. The deployment process involved actions such as preparing virtual servers and building databases. Once deployed, it took only about a week to complete. Third-party consultants assisted us with deployment. Only one or two engineers were needed for deployment and maintenance, which could be handled remotely with minimal complexity.
The pricing of Netwrix Auditor varies based on the number of users and devices in our environment, but it is generally very cost-effective compared to other solutions. We don't pay for licenses separately; instead, we only pay for professional services, which are typically on an annual basis. I would rate the affordability of the solution as a ten out of ten.
Before choosing Netwrix Auditor, we evaluated other vendors like ManageEngine for Active Directory, File Share, and SQL. However, we found Netwrix to offer more value for the price, especially with their swap-in program, which covered all our needs without additional implementation or licensing costs.
Netwrix Auditor enhances IT change management processes by providing an overview of all admin activities and specific user actions in the environment, enabling monitoring of critical functions down to each action taken.
Netwrix Auditor has improved compliance and audit readiness by increasing the compliance level and providing dashboards to highlight critical areas. It helps protect you by alerting you about suspicious admin behaviors.
The most valuable features of Netwrix Auditor for identifying and responding to IT security threats are its ability to lock down file systems to minimize risks, detect malicious activity, synchronize data on-premises, enhance team productivity, and generate timely reports.
The user behavior and blind spot analysis feature in Netwrix Auditor has benefited our organization by enabling us to quickly detect suspicious behaviors in our large environment of around 30,000 workstations and 400,000 users.
The data classification and risk analysis feature in Netwrix Auditor has helped in our data protection efforts by leveraging our structured architecture to detect suspicious behavior promptly. It considers critical function criticality and user numbers to detect anomalies even after hours and on weekends.
Before implementing Netwrix Auditor, I recommend focusing on security and leveraging its capabilities to monitor all admin activities effectively. You can rely on Netwrix for database activity monitoring, Active Directory, Exchange, file shares, and more. Additionally, consider integrating Netwrix Change Tracker for file integrity monitoring to enhance your security posture. As for installation, there are no complex prerequisites, but ensuring your network architecture is properly set up is important. Netwrix provides support and guidance to help with this aspect.
Overall, I would rate Netwrix Auditor as a ten out of ten.
