ManageEngine FileAudit Plus is an agent-based file auditing and reporting software. Monitor in real-time the changes to all files in the file system along with thorough reports on every activity as to 'who' did 'what', 'when' and 'from where'. Keep track of changes made to the files, file objects in the folders or sub-folders and shares. Watch out for any changes made to a particular type of file (for e.g. *.log) or choose to exclude servers and file types.
Any good organization's security policies would recommend the use of a real-time file monitoring tool to continuously monitor the system files and Compliance standards like PCI DSS (11.5), Sarbanes-Oxley (Section 404), FISMA (NIST SP800-53) specifically regulate the need to perform periodic checks for any unauthorized modification of critical files on Windows File servers (system files, configuration files or text files; and ensure a reporting activity for periodic security analysis or for forensics in the event of a security breach.
With FileAudit Plus, keep a detailed record of every file access and activity, get email alerts for critical / unusual activities, monitor file permissions, identify file owners and meet Compliance requirements.
Splunk Enterprise Security is widely used for security operations, including threat detection, incident response, and log monitoring. It centralizes log management, offers security analytics, and ensures compliance, enhancing the overall security posture of organizations.
Companies leverage Splunk Enterprise Security to monitor endpoints, networks, and users, detecting anomalies, brute force attacks, and unauthorized access. They use it for fraud detection, machine learning, and real-time alerts within their SOCs. The platform enhances visibility and correlates data from multiple sources to identify security threats efficiently. Key features include comprehensive dashboards, excellent reporting capabilities, robust log aggregation, and flexible data ingestion. Users appreciate its SIEM capabilities, threat intelligence, risk-based alerting, and correlation searches. Highly scalable and stable, it suits multi-cloud environments, reducing alert volumes and speeding up investigations.
What are the key features?
- Comprehensive Dashboards: Provide a holistic view of security operations.
- Flexible Data Ingestion: Supports various data sources for better analysis.
- Robust Log Aggregation: Centralizes log management for easier monitoring.
- Machine Learning Toolkit: Enhances threat detection and prediction capabilities.
- SIEM Capabilities: Integrates security information and event management.
- Threat Intelligence: Utilizes external information to improve security measures.
- Risk-Based Alerting: Prioritizes alerts based on the risk they pose.
- Correlation Searches: Identifies and correlates security events effectively.
What benefits or ROI should users look for?
- Enhanced Visibility: Improves monitoring across endpoints, networks, and users.
- Faster Incident Response: Speeds up identification and resolution of security issues.
- Reduced Alert Volumes: Lowers false positives and enhances signal-to-noise ratio.
- Scalability: Adapts to growing and changing security needs.
- Improved Security Operations: Integrates multiple security facets into one platform.
Splunk Enterprise Security is implemented across industries like finance, healthcare, and retail. Financial institutions use it for fraud detection and compliance, while healthcare organizations leverage its capabilities to safeguard patient data. Retailers deploy it to protect customer information and ensure secure transactions.
