Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Enhances Active Directory Auditing with ADAudit Plus

Business challenges

• High costs of previous solution: Prior to implementing ADAudit Plus, Blue Cross..used Quest Change Auditor for Active Directory auditing. While the tool was effective, it was also costly.
• Need for enhanced reporting: Blue Cross.. needed a tool that could provide detailed insights into Group Policy changes, permissions, and highly privileged groups while offering flexibility for ad-hoc reports, particularly for troubleshooting.

The problem

Blue Cross.. was searching for a reliable and affordable AD auditing solution that would replace their existing Quest Change Auditor license, as it proved to be costly for the organization. While their existing tool was functional, the high price point made it less sustainable in the long term. Furthermore, the need for precise tracking of AD changes, including Group Policy alterations and highly privileged group modifications, required a more efficient and cost-effective auditing solution. Blue Cross.. also needed to ensure that their AD auditing tool integrated seamlessly with their existing cybersecurity measures.

The solution

ADAudit Plus successfully replaced the expensive Quest Change Auditor, delivering exactly the functionality Blue Cross..needed at a fraction of the cost. “I really like the tool and feel it is a good value,” said Damien. The team now uses ADAudit Plus to effectively track changes to Group Policy objects, permissions, and highly privileged groups. “We use it to alert on changes to Group Policy objects and permissions as well as highly privileged groups,” he noted, emphasizing the tool’s role in safeguarding the company’s critical assets.

ADAudit Plus also streamlined Blue Cross'.. troubleshooting process by enabling quick access to ad-hoc reports. “The reports seem to work as expected,” Damien explained. The support team’s responsiveness also contributed to the overall positive experience. Damien mentioned, “I have only needed to open a few support cases, but every one I have opened has been a good experience.” This level of customer support has ensured that any issues were quickly addressed, providing a seamless experience for the IT team.

About ADAudit Plus

ADAudit Plus is a real-time Active Directory change auditing solution that features file and folder monitoring, plus access and permission change capabilities. With more than 200 event-specific reports and real-time email alerts, it provides in-depth knowledge about changes made to both the content and configurations of Active Directory, Azure AD, and Windows servers. Additionally, ADAudit Plus provides thorough insights on workstation and file server access (including NetApp and EMC). For more information about ADAudit Plus, visit https://www.manageengine.com/products/active-directory-audit/.