Reedsburg Area Medical Center enhances security compliance with ADAudit Plus

Business challenges

• Compliance with the Community Connect host: Reedsburg Area Medical Center needed to meet the standards of its host, which held its medical records system.
• Real-time feedback: The organization sought a solution that could provide instantaneous insights into what's happening at the domain level.
• Unauthorized access attempts: Detecting and resolving issues related to Active Directory credential updates was a challenge.
• Enhanced domain administration: The medical center required a solution that could provide a comprehensive understanding of the activities on its domain admin accounts.

The Problem

The issue that Reedsburg Area Medical Center was grappling with was eloquently articulated by its System Administrator, Jarod Davis: "Our primary requirement was to meet the compliance stipulations of our Community Connect host, who looks after our medical records system." The organization required a system adept at instant feedback provision, management of unauthorized access, and fortified domain administration.

In addition, the organization encountered hurdles in monitoring Active Directory credential updates. These roadblocks had potential security implications, amplifying the risk factor in its operations. The challenge was in identifying an IT security and compliance solution that would efficiently resolve these problems while also facilitating ease of use and the necessary domain-level insight. Reedsburg Area Medical Center sought to strike a balance between stringent security measures and operational flexibility.

The outcome

The implementation of ADAudit Plus proved to be a game changer for Reedsburg Area Medical Center, enabling it to address and surmount its unique challenges head on. Not only could it successfully adhere to the high standards set by its host, but it also obtained real-time insights into its operations, thereby bolstering its domain administration.

Davis expressed his satisfaction with the solution, affirming, "This requirement has now been fulfilled. The individual searches we're conducting and the automated emails sent by ADAudit Plus satiate the unique requirements that led us to seek this product initially." He praised the comprehensive nature of the insights provided and the overall efficacy of the reports generated by the tool, contributing to an improved understanding of the company's domain.

The value of ADAudit Plus went beyond its analytical capabilities. Its robust protection mechanisms were instrumental in identifying security threats and unauthorized access attempts, thus securing the domain further. Davis noted, "What I appreciated most was the stricter control we've achieved over our domain admin accounts."

The positive impact of implementing ADAudit Plus at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center was so significant that the organization felt confident in recommending the product to another company dealing with similar compliance requirements. Reedsburg Area Medical Center was not only satisfied with the solution but also became advocates for its efficacy and utility.

About ADAudit Plus:

ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is an IT security and compliance solution. With over 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 (AD), Azure AD, and Windows servers. Additionally, ADAudit Plus provides thorough insight on workstation and file server access (including NetApp and EMC). For more information about ADAudit Plus, visit manageengine.com/active-directory-audit.