SQL Server auditing and compliance software for monitoring, alerting, and reporting on database activity.
Vendor
Idera
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SQL Compliance Manager is an auditing and compliance solution for Microsoft SQL Server environments. It is designed to monitor, track, and report on database activities in order to support regulatory compliance, internal governance, and security policies. The software captures and records SQL Server events such as logins, data access, schema changes, permission changes, and administrative actions. It stores this information in a secure repository, enabling organizations to review historical activity and demonstrate compliance during audits. SQL Compliance Manager provides policy-based auditing, allowing administrators to define which events should be tracked based on regulatory standards or internal security requirements. Alerts can be configured to notify administrators of suspicious or unauthorized activities in real time. The solution includes reporting and dashboards that present audit data in a structured and reviewable format. It is suitable for organizations that must comply with standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, and other regulatory frameworks.
Key Features
Comprehensive SQL Server Auditing Captures detailed activity across SQL Server instances.
- Login and logout activity tracking
- Data access and modification auditing
- Schema and object change monitoring
- Permission and role change tracking
Policy-Based Auditing Configurable auditing aligned to compliance needs.
- Predefined compliance templates
- Custom audit policies
- Targeted event filtering
Real-Time Alerts Immediate notification of critical events.
- Alerts on suspicious or unauthorized access
- Configurable thresholds and rules
- Notification via email and other channels
Secure Audit Repository Centralized and protected storage of audit data.
- Tamper-resistant data storage
- Encrypted communication between components
- Long-term historical retention
Compliance Reporting Built-in reports for audit preparation.
- Predefined compliance reports
- Custom report creation
- Exportable report formats
Before-and-After Data Tracking Detailed visibility into changes.
- Captures original and modified values
- Tracks changes to sensitive columns
- Supports forensic investigations
Enterprise Scalability Designed for multi-server environments.
- Centralized monitoring console
- Support for multiple SQL Server instances
- Role-based access to audit data
Benefits
Regulatory Compliance Support Helps meet legal and industry requirements.
- Structured audit trails
- Ready-to-use compliance reports
- Evidence for external audits
Improved Database Security Increases visibility into user actions.
- Detect unauthorized activity
- Monitor privileged users
- Reduce insider threats
Reduced Audit Preparation Time Streamlines reporting processes.
- Automated data collection
- Centralized reporting interface
- Simplified evidence generation
Enhanced Accountability Provides traceability of actions.
- Clear record of who did what and when
- Before-and-after change visibility
- Support for internal investigations
Operational Risk Reduction Early detection of risky behavior.
- Real-time alerting
- Continuous monitoring
- Policy-driven oversight