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Lepide extends beyond traditional auditing by combining identity security, permissions governance, sensitive data discovery, and threat detection into a single platform, giving security teams the context they need to reduce risk across hybrid Microsoft environments.
Connect identity with data security.
Understanding who made a change is only part of the picture. Lepide connects identity activity with permissions, sensitive data, and user behavior, helping administrators quickly understand the security impact of changes and prioritize the risks that matter most.
Turn visibility into action.
Lepide goes beyond auditing by helping organizations identify excessive permissions, enforce least privilege, discover sensitive data, and remediate risky access from a single platform. Instead of simply reporting issues, Lepide helps security teams reduce risk faster.
Built for hybrid Microsoft environments.
Monitor and protect Active Directory, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Windows File Servers, SharePoint, Exchange, OneDrive, NAS, and more from one console. Lepide provides unified visibility across your Microsoft ecosystem, simplifying compliance, investigations, and day-to-day security operations.
See how Lepide compares across the capabilities that matter most to IT and security teams. Both platforms provide comprehensive auditing and visibility, but Lepide extends beyond traditional IT management by combining identity security, permissions governance, sensitive data discovery, and threat detection in one platform.
| Buying Priority | Lepide | ManageEngine |
|---|---|---|
| Platform approach | Unified platform for auditing, permissions governance, sensitive data discovery, and threat detection | Portfolio of IT management and security products, including ADAudit Plus and DataSecurity Plus |
| Security Context | Connects identity activity, permissions, and sensitive data to help prioritize security risks | Strong auditing and monitoring with capabilities delivered across separate products |
| Permissions Governance | Built-in permissions analysis, least-privilege insights, and remediation workflows | Permissions visibility and reporting through DataSecurity Plus and related products |
| Hybrid Microsoft Security | Purpose-built for Active Directory, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Windows File Servers, SharePoint, Exchange, OneDrive, and NAS | Strong support for Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Windows environments, and file auditing |
| Ease of Management | Single interface for auditing, governance, reporting, and investigations | Separate products provide specialized functionality for different operational needs |
| Licensing | Straightforward platform licensing that's easy to understand and scale | Modular licensing based on the products and capabilities required |
| Capability | Lepide | ManageEngine |
|---|---|---|
| Active Directory & Entra ID Auditing | Comprehensive auditing, change tracking, reporting, and real-time alerts from one platform | Available through ADAudit Plus |
| Windows File Server & NAS Auditing | Detailed file activity monitoring, permissions analysis, and reporting built into the platform | Available through DataSecurity Plus |
| Microsoft 365 Auditing | Built-in auditing for Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and Entra ID | Microsoft 365 auditing available through ADAudit Plus |
| Sensitive Data Discovery & Classification | Discover, classify, and report on sensitive data from the same platform | Available through DataSecurity Plus |
| Permissions Analysis & Governance | Analyze permissions, identify excessive access, and remediate risk without leaving the platform | Permissions reporting and analysis available through DataSecurity Plus |
| Threat Detection & Alerting | Real-time alerts, anomaly detection, and automated response capabilities built into one platform | Real-time monitoring and alerting across auditing and file security products |
| Compliance Reporting | Hundreds of built-in reports covering auditing, permissions, and sensitive data | Extensive compliance reporting through ADAudit Plus and DataSecurity Plus |
| Administration | Single console with unified dashboards, reporting, and workflows | Separate management interfaces depending on the products deployed |
| Deployment Model | One integrated platform with consistent administration | Modular architecture allowing organizations to deploy capabilities as needed |
Lepide combines auditing, permissions governance, sensitive data discovery, and threat detection in one integrated platform. Instead of relying on separate tools to understand identity changes, data access, and security risks, IT and security teams gain the complete context they need to investigate incidents, reduce excessive permissions, and protect sensitive data across hybrid Microsoft environments.
Audit logs tell you what changed. Lepide goes further by connecting identity changes with permissions, sensitive data, and user activity, helping administrators quickly understand the impact of security events and prioritize the risks that matter most.
Automatically discover, classify, and report on sensitive data across Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Windows File Servers, SharePoint, Exchange, and NAS. Lepide helps organizations understand where sensitive information resides, who can access it, and where unnecessary exposure exists.
Understanding who has access to sensitive data is only part of the challenge. Lepide helps administrators identify excessive permissions, enforce least privilege, and remediate risky access through intuitive workflows designed for day-to-day operations.
Real-time monitoring, customizable alerts, and detailed audit trails help security teams identify suspicious activity before it becomes a breach. Investigate incidents, understand what happened, and respond confidently from the same platform used for auditing, permissions governance, and sensitive data protection.
“Lepide is straightforward to use and effective right off the bat. Plus, the level of patience, attentiveness and technical knowhow is far beyond most support and sales teams I’ve seen before.”
“Lepide gave as almost instant insight into changes into our AD environment. For auditing Group Policy, its reports are hands down the most intuitive.”
We chose Lepide as they were able to offer us threat detection and response, and a way of separating out reporting duties to a web console – all from one platform.”
Lepide saved money and time. Their sales rep answered my questions quickly, and our examiners really like the solution. The solution itself is really easy to use, manage, and configure for our requirements. ”
Lepide allowed us to capture forensic-level data without requiring high-volume storage or additional systems. Auditing began on day one. Immediate value. ”
Solid IT Tool Lepide Enhances User Activity Tracking and Reporting
"I have had a great experience using Lepide. Its a very Handy tool for tracking user activities, permissions and data changes, which helps a lot with security and compliance. The dashboard is easy to use, and the reports make my job much simpler."
Global Security Manager, USA
Yes. Lepide provides auditing, permissions governance, sensitive data discovery, threat detection, and compliance reporting in a single platform. Organizations looking to move beyond traditional IT auditing often choose Lepide for its unified approach to securing hybrid Microsoft environments.