Use case
Data security compliance
Data security compliance regulations require organizations to track access to and use of critical data. With FileAudit, monitor, document, and demonstrate compliance across data in Windows file servers and cloud storage.
Why auditing file servers is key to data security compliance
What is critical data and where is it stored?
Compliance standards revolve around a particular data set. Medical records have HIPAA, credit card information has PCI DSS, personal information has GDPR, and more. Many Windows-based networks continue to host this critical data on server-based file systems, making these servers a primary target for attackers.
Is native Windows compliance-ready?
Native Windows auditing falls short, especially in hybrid environments. With too much noise and a manual process, Windows Event Viewer makes it hard to track file access and usage across Windows domains. Plus, as more adopt cloud-based file services, it offers no visibility into access events in cloud storage.
That's where FileAudit steps in. Detect unauthorized access, data destruction, data loss, or alteration to critical data in real time. Get clear visibility to respond quickly and remediate issues. With granular, centralized file access monitoring, go beyond checking a compliance box or avoiding penalties and strengthen security.
Prove to regulators that your data is protected
Ongoing file auditing gives you detailed activity logs that help meet a wide range of compliance goals.
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Monitor the allocation of NTFS permissions
Data security compliance mandates often focus on how permissions are assigned to protect protected data in files and folders. Yet users frequently report access to data they shouldn't see.
Solve this by giving IT teams a centralized view of all NTFS permissions. Monitor any changes in real time. Validate business role permissions and trigger alerts on any permission changes.
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Monitor and verify access to all files and folders
Prove only authorized users have access to sensitive data. With FileAudit, IT gets continuous visibility into all unauthorized and authorized access, changes, and access attempts.
With live and historic insights, see exactly who accessed what, from which machine, and with what IP address.
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Real-time alerts and responses to suspicious behavior
Go beyond basic logs and actively monitor how users access and interact with protected data on file servers. Set alerts to detect unusual or suspicious activity. Run scripts when alerts are triggered to immediately stop threats.