Netwrix Auditor Reviews

Pros

Netwrix Auditor ensures all compliance and tracking options are highly effective.

Cons

Netwrix Auditor is focused on establishing effective network control.

Pros

What I liked most about Netwrix Auditor were its extensive auditing capabilities and the real-time alerting system. The interface was simple, and the customizable reports were very beneficial. Additionally, the software's support for compliance requirements and its ease of deployment and integration were notable advantages. The knowledgeable customer support from Netwrix also stood out to me.

Cons

While Netwrix Auditor has many useful features, I found the initial setup to be a bit difficult. However, once that was done, the experience was generally positive.

Pros

Netwrix Auditor is one of the best-performing programs overall. It is intuitive and easy to understand, and it excels in threat detection, enhancing our IT security. It has numerous advanced features that make it superior to other similar products. It is cost-effective and offers great value for money.

Cons

I found it challenging to use and realized it requires more time to understand how to set it up properly. Occasionally, it shows errors that are hard to decipher.

Pros

It's very robust. It adds significant functionality to the existing Windows auditing, effectively managing servers and Office 365 from a security, compliance, and auditing perspective.

Cons

It's not easy to configure, which might deter those who aren't tech-savvy. It's not ideal for smaller businesses.

Pros

I like how relatively simple it is compared to other competitors. Their customer service is excellent.

Cons

Significant training is needed to manage it effectively because there are many components.

Pros

Let me begin by saying there are many things to love about Netwrix Auditor. If you're seeking a tool that brings value and accountability to your department, read on. One of the main things I like is the reporting tool; it offers reports for virtually anything. These reports are useful for different departments in your company. Management might find reports showing all permissions a folder has useful, helping them identify members who shouldn't have access. The IT department may find reports identifying orphaned SIDs useful. There are also reports for anomaly detection, such as when a mass action like deletion or movement of files occurs, an email is sent. Another aspect I like is the subscription plans. Unlike ad-hoc reports, these plans run certain reports on a schedule, keeping you informed when specific triggers occur. The alerting feature works perfectly and has never caused an issue. Lastly, upgrading Netwrix Auditor is very simple. When a new version is released, upgrading is simple, retaining your monitoring plans and subscription reports while offering new features.

Cons

The only drawback I can mention about Netwrix Auditor is that the reporting feature can seem difficult to use. You'll need to spend some time getting the reports to work with the available fields. It's not impossible; you just need to dive into it. Support is incredibly helpful and will assist you with any issues. Given the extensive reporting options, this is my only minor complaint. If you need a report they don't offer, just contact support.

Pros

It easily identifies the four W's: who, what, when, where. It eliminates the need to sift through numerous event logs to find relevant information. It allows for easy investigation into unauthorized changes or system failures. Alerts are simple to set up for notifications of important items.

Cons

Sometimes, services fail without stopping, so monitoring the service doesn't indicate a problem until it's too late. It lacks the preventative measures I would prefer.

Pros

Very simple to implement, with readily available online support. It integrates well with Microsoft products and Windows.

Cons

It doesn't support auditing for Linux machines or SAP, only Microsoft software.

Pros

Netwrix Auditor allows me to sort through vast amounts of information received from various sources. It is a very powerful tool and has become an essential part of my job.

Cons

During our collaboration, I didn't notice any negatives. The only thing I find bothersome is that the software isn't very easy to use, requiring a lot of training to do the job well.

Pros

It allows you to set up email notifications to keep your network and infrastructure secure. It works very well.

Cons

The cost is a bit high for what you get. The product works well overall and is worth the money for its features.

Pros

The website trial showcases the software's features while also teaching how to perform a user access audit. The user interface is clean, intuitive, and responsive. The software includes many explanations for built-in reports to help users understand their purpose. It also makes monitoring the organization easy, with alerts for unacceptable actions or unusual behavior above thresholds.

Cons

Our IT department spent a long time trying to get some features and reports working. Some successes were achieved, but many reports and features were never fixed even after a year of working with support. Netwrix support was responsive, but their fixes often didn't work.

Pros

I liked that I could get reports on who made changes to everything in my domain. I knew when someone adjusted a group policy, created a user, or made a change in SQL.

Cons

We set this up to monitor employees only and avoided monitoring students or service accounts due to extra costs. The user count showed over 2000, which wasn't licensed. I opened a support ticket and was told it wouldn't monitor any users due to the license. I didn't like the answer but accepted it. A year later, we received a huge bill for monitoring over 2000 people. We decided to turn off the service.

Pros

The visibility, insight, alerting, reporting, and response time it provides for monitoring and responding to security events in your environment.

Cons

It is very costly. They lure you in with a low entry price and then significantly increase the renewal price.

Pros

The product's ease of use and functionality are commendable.

Cons

Setting up automated reporting was somewhat cumbersome.

Pros

It offers powerful integration with AD, in-depth analysis and reporting capabilities, and configuration management for network devices. It also supports AD backup before and after any upgrades.

Cons

We didn't find any negatives with this software; it's a great value-for-money product.

Pros

I love that I can get insights into AD, SQL, and VMware all on the same dashboard. This allows us to see what's happening from both an operational and security standpoint, meeting the needs of both groups.

Cons

The main issue I have with the tool is that it's not very intuitive. The UI/UX isn't the best, but it becomes workable with some experience. I also wish it didn't require a web component that needs regular patching.

Pros

The software's functionality for tracking Active Directory changes and modifications is impressive.

Cons

There are some configuration challenges, and support for older versions is lacking. However, as long as you keep the product updated, you shouldn't face any issues. Just ensure you keep it updated to stay current with changes.

Pros

The software is easy to set up and configure. It integrates directly with the domain to provide a wealth of information and help you easily identify trouble areas.

Cons

The software includes more features than you may need or use, making it feel somewhat bloated.

Pros

The installation process is simple. The reporting feature is excellent, and its pre-built feature is a lifesaver.

Cons

There's a steep learning curve. Other than that, I don't see any issues with the tool.

Pros

It has many functionalities that address system and network management issues.

Cons

It requires a lot of time to master all its functionalities and uses.