First Columbia Bank's Comprehensive Active Directory Management Solution with ADManager Plus

Business challenges

• Task Delegation: The lack of an efficient way to assign Active Directory management tasks among team members without compromising security was a key concern.
• Active Directory Monitoring: They lacked a comprehensive system for real-time Active Directory activity monitoring.
• Detailed Reporting: They needed a robust solution to generate detailed and customizable reports about their Active Directory environment.
• User-friendly interface: A solution that could be easily managed by various team members, not just IT specialists, was a necessity.

The problem

First Columbia Bank was in desperate need of a solution to manage their Active Directory more efficiently. Their previous approach hindered their ability to delegate tasks among team members due to security concerns.

Their existing system made it difficult to break down tasks effectively, which hindered productivity and efficiency. Additionally, there was a pressing need for a comprehensive reporting mechanism. Strauch was especially keen on finding a solution that would allow them to monitor AD activity and generate detailed reports easily. The lack of such a feature was a significant pain point, causing them to miss out on valuable insights about their AD environment.

The outcome

Implementing ADManager Plus brought about a transformative change in First Columbia Bank's IT management.

It allowed them to allocate various Active Directory tasks to different people without compromising security, enhancing their productivity in the process. ADManager Plus's robust reporting capabilities also hit the mark. Strauch was particularly impressed with the solution's ability to schedule and customize reports, which he noted was a "close second" in terms of benefits.

Finally, he used the word "complete" to describe his experience with ADManager Plus, stating that the solution offered a comprehensive suite of features that met all their needs from start to finish.

About ADManager Plus

ADManager Plus is an identity governance and administration (IGA) solution that simplifies identity management, ensures security, and improves compliance. With ADManager Plus, manage the user life cycle from provisioning to deprovisioning, run access certification campaigns, orchestrate identity management across enterprise applications, and protect data on your enterprise platforms with regular backups. Use over 200 reports to gain valuable insights into identities and their access rights. Improve the efficiency of your IGA operations with workflows, automations, and role-based access control policies. ADManager Plus' Android and iOS applications help with on-the-go AD and Azure AD management. For more information about ADManager Plus, visit https://www.manageengine.com/products/ad-manager/.