FAQWhat is File System Auditor?
As the name implies, File System Auditor is a unique auditing solution that monitors the use of files and folders on a file system in real-time and centrally stores a record of each occurrence in a central database.
I use native windows auditing of the file system already. Why do I need File System Auditor?
Native auditing of the file system cannot provide you with a simplified centralised view of file system events enterprise-wide along with reporting and email notifications.
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Will I see tens or hundreds of entries with File System Auditor like I do with native auditing?
No. File System Auditor uses Intelligent Auditing technology to make sense of file system events to yield a single entry in the auditing database.
Is File System Auditor another "snapshot" based auditing solution?
No. File System Auditor monitors file system activity in real-time to ensure each and every event that occurs is recorded for a truly auditable trail. Snapshot-based auditing solutions can only show you the sum of all the changes since the last snapshot and not each individual event that occurred.
Does File System Auditor help with meeting compliance standards?
YES. File System Auditor applies to all regulatory and best practice standards that require protecting sensitive information (such as patient, financial or customer data). See the Compliance Matrix to see where File System Auditor assist in compliance.
How does File System Auditor work?
File System Auditor is implemented as a file system driver, ensuring it does not miss any file system events. When files and/or folders are accessed for any reason (read, rename, delete, etc), File System Auditor’s driver is a part of the process, allowing it to monitor and record all actions taken upon a file system.  Next Page - Licensing
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