City of Ecorse enhances server security and compliance with reduced technical complexity using ADAudit Plus

Business challenges

• Compliance mandates: The City of Ecorse was required by the Michigan state police department to implement strict monitoring of server usage, tracking logins, resource access, and account changes.
• Lack of real-time insights: The team needed a solution that would provide them with up-to-date information on user activities in a simple and accessible format, with customizable alerts and reports.

The Problem

City of Ecorse’s IT team was mandated by the organization's IT team to implement fine-grained auditing controls. They needed a way to easily track login activities, monitor user access to resources, and audit any changes made within the Active Directory, all while maintaining simplicity and avoiding data overload. The IT team also needed an easy-to-use tool to accomplish complex AD auditing requirements.

The Solution

Since implementing ADAudit Plus, the City of Ecorse has significantly enhanced its ability to monitor and secure its server environment. The team appreciates the solution’s simplicity, with automated reports and quick visual insights through the dashboard, making it easy to stay informed about AD activities without sifting through extensive data.

ADAudit Plus provided the City of Ecorse with a centralized, easy-to-use platform that allowed David Sapp and his team to set up precise monitoring and reporting without needing advanced PowerShell skills. The product’s customizable dashboard offers a comprehensive overview of activities, while its reports provide specific, relevant data without the clutter of unnecessary information.

The IT team’s experience with ManageEngine’s support has also been positive, with prompt and effective assistance for setup and troubleshooting. David Sapp especially values the ease with which ADAudit Plus enables logging events without advanced technical configurations.

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/.