NetPro's ChangeAuditor 3.0 Revolutionizes Auditing for Windows Networks

Market Wire, March, 2006

DIRECTORY EXPERTS CONFERENCE -- NetPro Computing, Inc., a leading provider of distributed services management software, today announced ChangeAuditor 3.0, a major upgrade to its highly regarded auditing solution for Windows-based networks. ChangeAuditor 3.0 includes a base pack for Microsoft Active Directory and modules for Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 and 2003, and Windows File Servers, all designed to ensure a secure and compliant Windows environment by auditing and reporting on all infrastructure changes in real time. ChangeAuditor will be generally available March 31, 2006.

"Whether defining security policies, staying ahead of the regulatory compliance curve, or troubleshooting unforeseen issues, understanding the details and effects of change is vital to network performance," said Brad Hibbert, vice president of strategy for NetPro. "From operations and enterprise administrators to security and compliance officers, ChangeAuditor gives key decision makers ready access to critical information to drive the security, compliance and overall health of their environments from a single interface."

NetPro's ChangeAuditor captures Microsoft Active Directory, Exchange 2000 and 2003 and Windows file system events transparently, without requiring native audit event logs. ChangeAuditor provides real-time, detailed forensics on exactly what types of changes are occurring, as well as the most critical highlights about each change. These details include who made the change, and where, when and why the change was made, in addition to the before and after values. ChangeAuditor also provides intelligent event translation, enabling users to understand instantly, without lengthy interpretation, the significance and potential consequence of changes. ChangeAuditor includes a comprehensive audit library with automated alerts and custom audit reports that can be tailored to meet specific regulatory compliance requirements.

"Our customers are looking for solutions that help to streamline the management of their Windows infrastructures," said Peter Houston, senior director of identity and access management at Microsoft Corporation. "We are pleased to see NetPro delivering a broad suite of Microsoft Active Directory management products, especially those that enhance infrastructure compliance and control."

ChangeAuditor at a glance:

--  Helps to ensure a secure and controlled networking environment by
    auditing Active Directory, Exchange and file systems in real-time
--  Drives compliance with real-time auditing and custom reports
--  Automates procedures to monitor and report on compliance initiatives
    over time
--  Provides real-time insight into both approved and unapproved changes,
    enabling organizations to tighten internal controls
--  Enables administrators to identify and repair change-related issues
    that may impact security and availability
--  Enables streamlined Windows management through integration with
    Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 and other systems management platforms
    

ChangeAuditor is a key component of NetPro's Security and Compliance Suite (SCS), which also features ChangeManager and SecurityManager. It builds on a foundation of proactive infrastructure management, automated security and policy enforcement and real-time auditing, by helping organizations control network changes, harden security, and ensure compliance with such regulations as Sarbanes-Oxley and HIPAA.

The ChangeAuditor 3.0 base pack is required to run the Exchange and File Server modules, each of which is available for an additional cost.

About NetPro

NetPro sets the Gold Standard for distributed infrastructure management. We incorporate decades of experience into every enterprise solution, ensuring that our customers can manage the health, security and control of their Windows, Exchange Server, MIIS, and eDirectory environments with total, unparalleled confidence. Our solutions enable organizations to increase access availability, stability and performance, prevent costly disruptions, improve security and policy compliance, and enhance management productivity and efficiencies. We exceed expectations in the quality and depth of our solutions and deliver exceptional customer support and ROI every time. Our industry partners include Microsoft Corp., Novell, Inc., and Hewlett-Packard, and our customer list features such respected organizations as the U.S. Army and General Motors. For more information about NetPro, please visit our website at http://www.netpro.com or call 602.346.3600.

Editors Note: NetPro names used in this document are trademarks, which may be registered in one or more jurisdictions, of NetPro. Microsoft is a registered trademark, and Active Directory is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and other countries.

Contact: Christine Forbes McDermott NetPro 602.346.3639 Email Contact