ACL Reporter Helps Monitor Windows Server Security
By John Vinson
Expert Author
Article Date: 2011-04-15
Network Systems Managers (NSM) and Managed Service Providers (MSP) will be glad to know that an enterprise-class Windows Server reporting tool is available for free. N-able Technologies is the makers of ACL Reporter, and their tool provides managers a free option to conduct much needed security reports for Windows Server systems.
ACL Reporter will verify, report, and confirm Windows NT file system (NTFS) and permissions in an easy to read format. The software installs quickly, and within minutes you can perform NTFS audits.
The program provides on-demand reporting capabilities, allowing administrators to assess network environments, track changes, and identify security weaknesses. ACL Reporter also allows IT admins to have a greater control over what is reported from these scans.
Here are a list of some key features for ACL Reporter:
- The NTFS reporting process is greatly simplified, and allows for configuration to collect and report on select files and data.
- Maintains and reports access controls on a regular basis.
- Helps to boost Windows security initiatives. Finds weaknesses, and locates over-privileged files and users.
- Provides an easy-to-use interface, and uses an engine which specializes in conducting large server security functions.
Derik Belair, vice president of marketing and business development for N-able Technologies, said this of ACL Reporter, "Windows Server security reporting is stressful as well as tedious and time consuming. The demands that it places on IT departments can be significant" continuing, "Our new, free ACL Reporter tool expedites and simplifies the search and discovery process, giving MSPs and IT departments a convenient, professional way to quickly perform NTFS audits, as well as respond to auditors or CIOs in need of documentation."
ACL Reporter is now available to download for free, and rounds out the complimentary tools offered by N-able Technologies.
About the Author:
John is a staff writer for WebProNews.
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