Whether your audit process is driven by GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA, or SOX (or all four), detailed reporting is a critical success factor for compliance. Knowing and reporting on data access is essential for regulatory compliance. Unfortunately, analyzing Active Directory® permissions isn’t straightforward, and often IT team members are not in a position to determine if access is appropriate.

Even though it’s a good idea to prepare for your next audit, it’s not always easy to know exactly where to focus before auditors arrive or what questions they will ask when they do. We’ve developed a list of the top seven reports to run before your next audit or assessment. By tackling the most common findings threatening regulatory compliance before the audit, your audits can be easier, faster, and much less painful.