Netwrix Change Tracker is a security configuration management and file integrity monitoring solution that helps organizations maintain secure system baselines, detect unauthorized changes, and support continuous compliance across servers, databases, cloud infrastructure, containers, and network devices.
| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| Netwrix Change Tracker | 0.6% |
| Fortinet FortiGate | 12.6% |
| Darktrace | 11.2% |
| Other | 75.6% |
The solution delivers real-time monitoring of configuration and file changes, validates systems against benchmarks such as CIS and DISA STIG, and generates automated compliance reports to reduce audit preparation time. By correlating actual system activity with approved change requests through ITSM integrations, Change Tracker distinguishes planned from unplanned changes and helps reduce operational noise.
With centralized visibility across hybrid infrastructure, Netwrix Change Tracker helps preserve system integrity, prevent configuration drift, and strengthen overall security posture.
Key use cases
• Harden critical systems using industry-standard security benchmarks
• Prevent configuration drift with secure, standardized baselines
• Detect unauthorized changes with real-time file integrity monitoring and alerting
• Validate planned versus actual changes through ITSM integrations and closed loop change control
• Reduce change noise by filtering approved and expected activity
• Meet regulatory requirements with automated compliance reporting aligned to PCI DSS, NIST, CMMC, HIPAA, NERC CIP, and other standards
• Gain centralized visibility into configuration and system changes across hybrid infrastructure
Netwrix Change Tracker was previously known as NNT Change Tracker Enterprise.
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| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Security Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees | 5.0 | I use Change Tracker Gen7 R2 for secure configuration management and file integrity monitoring. The most valuable feature is its whitelisting services, although it could benefit from more integrations. I've not considered or used other solutions. |
| Associate Engineer - Network & Security at Connex Information Technologies | 4.0 | I've used Change Tracker Gen7 R2 for weeks in healthcare, finding it stable, easy to set up, with good support. I recommend it at 8/10, though I desire improved security and integration. |
