ManageEngine ADAudit Plus vs. Fortinet Comparison


ManageEngine ADAudit Plus Zoho	Fortinet	+	+
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About ADAudit Plus helps keep your Windows Server ecosystem secure and compliant by providing full visibility into all activities. ADAudit Plus provides a clear picture of all changes made to your AD resources including AD objects and their attributes, group policy, and more. AD auditing helps detect and respond to insider threat, privilege misuse, and other indicators of compromise, and in short, strengthens your organization's security posture. Gain granular visibility into everything that resides in AD, including objects such as users, computers, groups, OUs, GPOs, schema, and sites, along with their attributes. Audit user management actions including creation, deletion, password resets, and permission changes, along with details on who did what, when, and from where. Keep track of when users are added or removed from security and distribution groups to ensure that users have the bare minimum privileges.		About Fortinet is a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, known for its comprehensive and integrated approach to safeguarding digital networks, devices, and applications. Founded in 2000, Fortinet provides a wide range of products and services, including firewalls, endpoint protection, intrusion prevention systems, and secure access solutions. At the core of its offerings is the Fortinet Security Fabric, a unified platform that seamlessly integrates security tools to deliver visibility, automation, and real-time threat intelligence across the entire network. Trusted by businesses, governments, and service providers worldwide, Fortinet emphasizes innovation, scalability, and performance, ensuring robust defense against evolving cyber threats while supporting digital transformation and business continuity.
Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Supported Linux Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Not Supported		Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Supported Linux Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Audience Companies that need an Active Directory auditing solution		Audience Organizations interested in a powerful and comprehensive cybersecurity platform
Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Supported Online Supported		Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Not Supported		API Offers API Not Supported
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Pricing $595.00/year Professional edition starts at $945 per year Free Version Supported Free Trial Supported		Pricing No information available. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Not Supported
Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.7 / 5 ease 4.8 / 5 features 4.7 / 5 design 4.3 / 5 support 4.7 / 5 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 5.0 / 5 features 5.0 / 5 design 5.0 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews
Pros from Real Users Pros ManageEngine ADAudit Plus delivers comprehensive auditing and tracking of Active Directory, Azure AD, file servers, Windows servers, and domain controllers. It captures detailed logs of user activity such as logons/logoffs, changes to user accounts, group modifications, and permissions changes — all in real time. Built-in dashboards and pre-configured compliance reports (PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX, GDPR, etc.) make audit readiness much easier. Alerts can be configured for critical events (suspicious logins, privilege escalations, policy changes), helping security teams respond quickly. The ability to search historical audit logs and export reports helps with forensic investigations and troubleshooting. 1. Excellent Real‑Time Active Directory Auditing 2. Intuitive, Easy‑to‑Use Interface 3. Good File Server & Windows Server Auditing 4. Clear Audit Trails for Investigations The UBA-driven alerts are standout; they flagged an unusual volume of folder permission changes that we would’ve missed. Also, the "Before" and "After" GPO value comparison is a huge time-saver. ManageEngine AD Audit Plus is a real-time Active Directory auditing and reporting solution that helps us to track user activity, monitor changes and ensure compliance. ManageEngine AD Audit Plus supports auditing across Active Directory, file servers, windows servers, workstation, Azure AD. ManageEngine AD Audit Plus maintains historical audit trails useful foe investigation and compliance audits. We can customize real-time alerts via email/SMS for suspicious activity. ManageEngine ADAudit Plus offers real-time Active Directory monitoring with instant alerts, a user-friendly interface, and extensive built-in compliance reports for regulations like GDPR and HIPAA. It integrates smoothly with existing systems, helping organizations improve security and meet audit requirements efficiently. ADAudit Plus provides real-time auditing of user logins, AD changes, and file access events. It helps detect unauthorized activities and supports compliance with standards like SOX, HIPAA, and GDPR. Offers predefined, customizable reports and alerting for quick incident response. Easy-to-use interface with detailed activity insights and audit trails.		Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros Fortinet’s security features are highly advanced, particularly its firewalls and threat intelligence capabilities, which effectively detect and mitigate risks in real-time. The user interface is intuitive, and the solution integrates seamlessly into existing IT environments, reducing the complexity of implementation. Additionally, the company’s commitment to constant updates ensures robust protection against emerging threats. Cons While Fortinet is a powerful solution, some features can be complex for beginners to fully leverage without proper training. Additionally, premium support services can be pricey, although the quality of assistance is high. These minor drawbacks do not overshadow the platform’s overall excellence.
Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Not Supported		Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported
Company Information Zoho Founded: 1996 India www.manageengine.com/products/active-directory-audit/active-directory-auditing-solutions.html		Company Information Fortinet Founded: 2000 United States www.fortinet.com
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Categories Audit Supported Cloud Security Supported Compliance Supported File Integrity Monitoring Supported HIPAA Compliance Supported Log Analysis Supported Network Detection and Response (NDR) Supported PCI Compliance Supported SIEM Supported User Activity Monitoring (UAM) Supported User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) Supported		Categories AI Cybersecurity Supported AIOps Supported Anti-Phishing Supported Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) Supported Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) Supported Cloud Management Supported Cloud Security Supported Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) Supported Cybersecurity Supported Data Loss Prevention Supported Deception Technology Supported Digital Experience Monitoring Supported Digital Risk Protection (DRP) Supported DNS Security Supported Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Supported Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Supported Endpoint Protection Supported Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Supported Firewall Supported Identity and Access Management (IAM) Supported Identity Management Supported Incident Response Supported IoT Security Supported Load Balancing Supported Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Supported Network Detection and Response (NDR) Supported Network Security Supported Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Supported Operational Technology (OT) Security Supported Privileged Access Management Supported Sandbox Supported SD-WAN Supported Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Supported Secure Email Gateway Supported Secure Web Gateways Supported Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) Supported SIEM Supported Threat Hunting Supported Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Supported Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Supported Zero Trust Security Supported
Cloud Security Features Antivirus Not Supported Application Security Supported Behavioral Analytics Not Supported Encryption Not Supported Endpoint Management Not Supported Incident Management Not Supported Intrusion Detection System Supported Threat Intelligence Supported Two-Factor Authentication Not Supported Vulnerability Management Not Supported SIEM Features Application Security Supported Behavioral Analytics Not Supported Compliance Reporting Supported Endpoint Management Supported File Integrity Monitoring Not Supported Forensic Analysis Not Supported Log Management Supported Network Monitoring Supported Real Time Monitoring Not Supported Threat Intelligence Not Supported User Activity Monitoring Supported Show More Features Audit Features Alerts / Notifications Not Supported Audit Planning Supported Compliance Management Supported Dashboard Supported Exceptions Management Not Supported Forms Management Not Supported Issue Management Not Supported Mobile Access Not Supported Multi-Year Planning Not Supported Risk Assessment Supported Workflow Management Not Supported
Integrations A10 Defend Threat Control Not Supported Active Directory Supported Cydarm Not Supported Dragos Platform Not Supported EndaceProbe Not Supported FortiAIOps Not Supported FortiCASB Not Supported Fortinet FortiWeb Web Application Firewall Not Supported Fortinet Universal ZTNA Not Supported Lacework Not Supported Microsoft Azure Not Supported Nautobot Not Supported NetWatch.ai Not Supported Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Not Supported Oracle Cloud Marketplace Not Supported SentryWire Not Supported Tenzir Not Supported Unimus Not Supported emma Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 3 Integrations		Integrations A10 Defend Threat Control Supported Active Directory Not Supported Cydarm Supported Dragos Platform Supported EndaceProbe Supported FortiAIOps Supported FortiCASB Supported Fortinet FortiWeb Web Application Firewall Supported Fortinet Universal ZTNA Supported Lacework Supported Microsoft Azure Supported Nautobot Supported NetWatch.ai Supported Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Supported Oracle Cloud Marketplace Supported SentryWire Supported Tenzir Supported Unimus Supported emma Supported Show More Integrations View All 39 Integrations
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