Wicomico County Public Schools achieves secure, cost-effective AD management with ADAudit Plus

Business challenges

• Post-migration auditing needs: Following the organization's migration to Active Directory, Wicomico County.. required a solution that could audit both AD changes and file server activity, ensuring comprehensive visibility in their new environment.
• User monitoring in an educational setting: The school needed a reliable way to track user logins on specific machines, especially important when students disputed access times or device usage.
• Budget constraints: As a public school system, Wicomico County...needed an affordable solution that provided robust auditing capabilities without exceeding financial limits.

The Problem

Wicomico County's migration from Novell Directory to Active Directory left gaps in visibility and tracking within their new environment, as they lacked a system to audit both AD changes and file server access. The school's IT team needed a cost-effective solution to maintain security and accountability, especially in an educational setting where precise user tracking was essential. Additionally, student disputes over machine use further underscored the need for accurate logon tracking. With limited financial resources, Wicomico County... faced the challenge of finding a tool that met their auditing and monitoring requirements without straining their budget.

The Solution

ADAudit Plus provided Wicomico County... with a cost-effective solution that fully met their AD auditing needs. The tool enabled the IT team to effectively track logins, account changes, and RADIUS logon activity. Customizable and scheduled reports allowed the team to generate data for audits quickly and distribute it to relevant parties. ADAudit Plus' user monitoring capabilities also helped Wicomico County... keep precise records of logins, resolving disputes about device usage among students. Additionally, the solution’s Azure auditing feature supported the institution during their temporary transition to remote work, providing a secure environment across both local and cloud-based resources.

The IT team commended ManageEngine's customer support for the knowledgeable and responsive assistance. As a budget-conscious institution, Wicomico County...found ADAudit Plus to be both affordable and exceptionally capable, making it an invaluable asset for secure Active Directory management.

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/.