California Fine Wire Company's IT team gains a bird's eye view of its Active Directory with ADAudit Plus

Business challenges

• Lack of visibility into login activity: The company needed more visibility into login activities to detect and address potential malicious behavior promptly.The organization also looking for a solution to identify patterns in employees' login and password issues, which were crucial for maintaining security and operational efficiency.
• Simple and effective reporting: The organization needed an intuitive and actionable reports to monitor and manage AD changes efficiently.

The problem

Before implementing ADAudit Plus, California Fine Wire faced challenges in effectively monitoring Active Directory (AD) activities. As Matt Campbell, the Systems Administrator, highlighted, "I wanted more oversight into login activity, particularly things that could be malicious." The lack of visibility into login activities made it difficult to identify potential threats early.

Additionally, tracking patterns in login issues was a challenge, making it harder to address recurring problems and ensure smooth operations. The existing reporting mechanisms were inadequate, requiring more intuitive and actionable insights. Moreover, the company needed robust user monitoring capabilities to detect unusual login behaviors and other potential security issues promptly.

The solution

ADAudit Plus provided California Fine Wire with the comprehensive AD auditing solution it needed. The platform's ability to track login activities and identify potential malicious behavior significantly enhanced their IT visibility. As Matt mentioned, "AD Audit gives me confidence that I'll be able to notice any huge outliers to catch any problematic behavior sooner than I'd be able to otherwise."

The intuitive reporting and dashboard features offered by ADAudit Plus made monitoring AD changes straightforward and efficient. Matt noted, "The reporting is very simple and intuitive. I usually just use the dashboard view unless I see something that needs a longer look." The user monitoring capabilities, particularly the 'unusual login hours' feature, proved invaluable in preempting security threats. The smooth onboarding process and reliable performance of the software further enhanced their experience, with minimal need for support.

Overall, ADAudit Plus enabled California Fine Wire to maintain a secure and efficient IT environment, with the added flexibility to integrate more features as needed.

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/.