Permission Analyzer

I had the chance to test out Permission Analyzer, and I must say I was impressed with its functionality. The software scans your network, combining NTFS permissions with user and group data from the Active Directory. What's more, all data that is stored locally can be retrieved to create overviews of permissions per group or user.

With Permission Analyzer, you will be able to monitor permissions for entire user groups and receive notifications if undesired permissions are flagged within your network. You're also able to configure the directories and LDAP Organizational Units to scan, and run the scan whenever you like or schedule an automated scan. The software even supports an external database, allowing multiple workstations to share the same information source.

One of the most impressive features is how Permission Analyzer saves all information on a database, allowing you to conduct targeted search queries in seconds, instead of scanning the whole network every time you want to apply a new filter. You can even add filters for specific members, all members of a group or LDAP OU, permissions, or folders.

In addition, the software's Trace function shows you the origin of permissions for a specific user or group and folder, making it easy to zoom in on your search results. And if you're creating reports and policies, Permission Analyzer has got you covered. You can save your filters as a report, export them to HTML or CSV, and even e-mail them. You can also save your filters as policies and receive e-mail notifications if your policy report contains unwanted permissions.

Overall, Permission Analyzer is a powerful tool for monitoring permissions on your network. I highly recommend giving it a try.