Netwrix Access Analyzer

By Netwrix Access Analyzer

Discover sensitive data, map permissions, and reduce access risk across on-premises and cloud systems.

Data SecurityAccess GovernanceSensitive Data DiscoveryCompliance Reporting
Overview

What is Netwrix Access Analyzer?

Netwrix Access Analyzer, formerly StealthAUDIT, is a data security posture management tool that discovers and classifies sensitive data and maps who can access it. It covers Active Directory, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, OneDrive, file servers, databases, and cloud storage across more than 40 data sources. IT and security teams, data owners, and compliance staff use it to find overexposed access, run owner access reviews, and produce audit-ready compliance reports.

Best for
IT Security TeamsSystems AdministratorsCompliance OfficersData OwnersRegulated Enterprises
Product snapshot
Category
Data Discovery & Exploration
Best for
Data access governance
Deployment
On-premise
Free trial
Yes
Integrations
Active Directory, Microsoft 365, SharePoint
AI features
No
Key features

Key features of Netwrix Access Analyzer

Sensitive data discovery

Finds and classifies sensitive data and applies Microsoft Information Protection labels.

Permission analysis

Maps effective permissions and flags overexposed or stale access rights.

Owner access reviews

Lets data owners review access, with automatic revocation after deadlines.

Bulk remediation

Changes group memberships or disables users across thousands of objects.

Compliance reporting

Provides built-in compliance reports, attestation workflows, and audit trails.

Activity monitoring

Tracks user and Copilot activity to spot risky behavior early.

Reviews

Netwrix Access Analyzer reviews

15 reviews

Overall

4.5/5

  • Ease of use3.9/5
  • Features4.4/5
  • Value for money4.5/5
  • Customer support4.6/5

What users like

  • Highly customizable reporting options
  • Responsive and knowledgeable support team
  • Granular Active Directory and file data
  • Broad coverage across Microsoft systems

What users dislike

  • Complex initial setup and configuration
  • Dated user interface in places
  • Heavy server resource requirements
  • Reporting harder without SQL skills

Chad D.

Senior Network Engineer

“Liked the granular data collection and how easy daily use becomes once queries are built. Found query setup complex and the virtual machine resource demands heavy.”

Jason W.

Systems Engineer

“Liked the built-in reports, scanning, custom scripting, modular design, frequent updates, and responsive support. Found import options for owner approvals in access auditing limited.”

Brian P.

Sr System Administrator

“Liked that file activity logging was the most accurate among the tools tested. Found the activity console slow, dependent on Silverlight, and prone to crashes that lost data.”

Xero Q.

Engineer

“Liked the free access, fast permission snapshots, and clear highlighting of risky access. Found real-time monitoring, alerting, automation, and scheduled reports missing.”

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Integrations

Netwrix Access Analyzer integrations

Netwrix Access Analyzer collects data from more than 40 sources across on-premises and cloud environments. It connects to Active Directory for reporting on permissions, groups, and account risk, and covers Exchange, Windows file servers, and other file systems. In Microsoft 365 it scans SharePoint, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive, and it can apply Microsoft Information Protection labels to classified content. It also reaches databases and cloud storage platforms. Results are stored in a SQL database, which teams can query for custom reports, and the tool supports custom scripting for data collection jobs. Bulk actions can update groups and user accounts directly in the directory.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Netwrix Access Analyzer