Netwrix Threat Prevention is a real-time Active Directory protection solution and a core enforcement component of Netwrix identity threat detection and response (ITDR). It detects and proactively blocks identity-based attacks across Active Directory and hybrid identity environments, including Microsoft Entra ID, before they lead to compromise. The solution monitors authentication activity, privilege changes, directory modifications, and other high-risk events in real time. Unlike tools that rely solely on native Windows event logs, Netwrix Threat Prevention captures events directly at the domain controller and authentication source. This approach provides richer telemetry, faster detection, and increased resistance to log tampering.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Netwrix StealthINTERCEPT | 1.6% |
| ManageEngine ADManager Plus | 11.8% |
| One Identity Active Roles | 11.1% |
| Other | 75.5% |
Organizations use Netwrix Threat Prevention to protect Tier Zero assets, prevent privilege escalation, and reduce exposure to threats such as credential abuse, suspicious authentication activity, unauthorized Group Policy changes, nested group manipulation, and LDAP reconnaissance. By combining real-time detection with blocking capabilities, it helps disrupt identity-based attacks before they enable lateral movement or persistence.
Key use cases
• Block suspicious activity and unauthorized changes as they occur
• Protect Tier Zero assets, including privileged groups, domain controllers, and Group Policy Objects
• Detect and prevent privilege escalation and insider misuse
• Identify risky logons, abnormal authentication patterns, and credential abuse
• Block escalation paths to limit attacker persistence
• Receive contextual alerts that explain what was blocked and why
• Secure hybrid identity environments across Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
Organizations evaluating advanced Active Directory protection solutions choose Netwrix Threat Prevention for its direct event capture, real-time blocking capabilities, and focused protection of critical identity infrastructure.
Columbia University, Disney, AIG, ANZ, TD Bank, MasterCard, Morgan Stanley, Godiva, NBC Universal, Family Dollar.
| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Engineer at The Malcolm Group Limited | 3.5 | We use Netwrix StealthINTERCEPT for auditing file servers and directories, focusing on monitoring Active Directory and end-user activity. While effective, the tool's UI and reporting could be improved and it can be resource-intensive on older machines. |
