Security Explorer

Security Explorer simplifies the management of NTFS file and folder security, file shares, services, printer access, registry security and scheduled tasks, ensuring that access to privileged information is restricted on Windows servers and workstations, and playing a key role in standardising security management across the entire Windows network.

Search - Centrally assess security using search criteria
Manage - Add, modify, delete and clone permissions
Recover - Backup and restore security as a separate data set

Features and Benefits

Multi-Threaded Architecture

Administrator productivity increases dramatically with version 5 as long operations now take place in separate windows, allowing administrators to perform multiple functions simultaneously and carry on working while those operations continue in the background.

Instant Access to Security and Permissions

No more navigating through files, folders and registry keys selecting Properties and trying to find the Advanced button to see a complete security list! Security Explorer's interface allows for easy navigation of files, folders, registry keys, shares and printers, and instantly shows both assigned and inherited permissions.

Comprehensive Security Management

Security Explorer lists the current security settings, and allows full granting, revoking and modifying of permissions on NTFS volumes, the registry, file shares, printers, services and tasks as well as cloning permissions between accounts for AD and NT4 migrations.

Performance-minded Management

Local caching of permissions matched with the ability to cancel the retrieval of permissions (in the case of large folder structures, etc) allow more time to manage and less time waiting on returning results.

Local and Enterprise-Wide Access

Centralise management as Security Explorer manages security on both the local server as well as multiple remote servers.

Outlook-style Look and Feel

Security Explorer now has an updated look, and a more powerful and flexible interface.

Integrated with Windows Explorer

Many Security Explorer functions are integrated into the right-click menu in Windows Explorer. Additionally, more Windows Explorer functions are now available within Security Explorer, which means much less switching between windows!

Backup and Restore Permissions

Recovery from accidental changes to security settings has never been easier! Security Explorer can backup complete sets of permissions for files and folders, without having to backup the data they contain. Security Explorer can also capture permissions for registry keys, shares and printers. Administrators can then select any combination of files, folders, registry keys, printers and shares to recover those permissions, without affecting the underlying data or resources.

Permission Searches

Find security weaknesses and over-privileged users as Security Explorer lets administrators search for specific assignments to all types of user and group, including permissions received through group memberships and inheritance, or where a user or group does not have a specific permission.

Export Security Settings in Multiple Formats

Security Explorer can export a database or spreadsheet listing the permissions on files or folders anywhere in the directory tree.

Administrative Override

No more "Access Denied" when setting permissions! Security Explorer can instantly modify the security settings of file and folders that administrators would normally have to change to go through multiple steps to access.

Assign Ownership

Administrators can use Security Explorer to assign ownership to files and folders without the need for the Take Ownership right.

Command Line Management

Security Explorer has a full command line interface so you can script and schedule permission management.

Better Client Support

Security Explorer can manage servers and desktops enterprise-wide from any Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista machine.

FREE "Workstation" mode

Security Explorer can be installed in "Workstation" mode on your XP or Vista desktop and manage local security.

Security Explorer for Sharepoint

Security Explorer® for SharePoint simplifies the assessment, management, backup and restore of SharePoint security.

Search - Centrally assess permissions to using search criteria
Manage - Add, modify, delete and clone permissions
Delegate - Manage SharePoint groups and permission levels
Recover - Backup and restore security as a separate data set

Features and Benefits

Centralised, Simplified

SharePoint Security Move beyond the limitations of native tools and manage seven different security data sets (NTFS, SharePoint, Registry, Shares, Printers, Services and Tasks) all from Security Explorer’s single interface, making your assessment, assignment and availability of Windows security easier than ever.

Powerful Search Capabilities

Rapidly scan for any combination of permissions granted to specific users or groups, inherited or explicit.

Clone Permissions

Clone permissions with automatic removal for unknown accounts. Update a new site with the same permissions as another site on the same farm.

Manage Permission Levels

Security Explorer makes it easy to fine tune permissions by allowing easy management of SharePoint permission levels.

Backup and Restore Permissions

Instant recovery of SharePoint permissions to restore security and maintain compliance.

High-Performance Interface

A multi-threaded architecture, cached browsing, and “Stop” button to stop enumeration of large folder structures make managing security quick and efficient.

Security Explorer for SQL

Security Explorer® for SQL Server simplifies the management of Microsoft SQL Server security, ensuring that access to privileged database information is restricted, and playing a key role in standardising security management across the entire Windows network.

Search - Centrally assess permissions to using search criteria
Manage - Add, modify, delete and clone permissions
Tighten - Identify insecure SQL Server logins
Recover - Backup and restore security independent of the database

Features and Benefits

Centralised, Simplified

SQL Server Security Move beyond the limitations of native tools and manage SQL security from a single console enterprise-wide.

Powerful Search Capabilities

Rapidly scan for any combination of permissions granted to specific users.

Clone Permissions

Clone permissions with automatic removal for unknown accounts. Update a new database with the same permissions as another database under management.

Identify Security Risks

Security Explorer makes it easy to identify insecure SQL account/password combinations.

Backup and Restore Permissions

Instant recovery of SQL Server permissions to restore security and maintain compliance.

High-Performance Interface

A multi-threaded architecture, cached browsing, and “Stop” button to stop enumeration of large folder structures make managing security quick and efficient.