Tranter IT uses ADAudit Plus to efficiently manage users and workstations

Business challenge

At Tranter, the management of users and workstations was done manually, resulting in inefficiency and excessive time consumption. Furthermore, potential inconsistencies could arise due to the increased potential for errors and overlooked details, ultimately leading to security vulnerabilities. Additionally, manual management of users and workstations was difficult to scale as the numbers grew. It was also challenging to maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of all users and workstations.

The solution

Tranter needed an effective auditing solution to manage their users and workstations efficiently and so they chose ADAudit Plus. ADAudit Plus helps them keep track of changes made to their IT environment, including changes made to user accounts, workstations, and other resources. It helps them identify security vulnerabilities, troubleshoot issues, and maintain compliance with industry regulations. ADAuditPlus automatically discovers users and computers in an AD domain and starts monitoring from the get-go.

The Active Directory change monitoring in ADAudit Plus helps them proactively track and record any changes made to Active Directory. They are able to audit user management actions including creation, deletion, password resets, and permission changes, along with details on who did what, when, and from where. They can track when users are added or removed from security and distribution groups to ensure that users have the bare minimum privileges. They are notified about permission changes at various levels in AD, including domain, OU, group, container, and user, to curtail unnecessary access. They are also able to quickly spot unwarranted configuration changes such as custom attributes added to schema, FSMO role changes, and site changes.

ADAudit Plus provides real-time alerts and notifications when suspicious activity is detected, allowing them to respond quickly to potential security incidents.

The User Behavior Analytics (UBA) feature in ADAudit Plus helps them detect and respond to insider threats and targeted attacks. UBA uses machine learning algorithms to analyze user behavior and detect anomalies that may indicate a security threat, such as unusual login times, excessive file access, and other suspicious activities. UBA also helps them track privileged users who may pose a risk to the organization's security. With UBA in ADAudit Plus, they are able to gain insights into user behavior and take proactive measures to protect the organization from security threats.

With over 250 built-in reports, ADAudit helps them improve IT operations by providing insights into how the IT environment is being used and where improvements can be made.

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/.