ShareWatcher is a dedicated server security and automation software created by CodeLine to monitor local and remote Windows File Shares and FTP servers. In modern network security, unsecured or unmonitored file shares are frequently targeted by threat actors looking to discover internal data, execute ransomware, or escalate their privileges. ShareWatcher addresses this vulnerability by delivering total visibility over your shared ecosystem, tracking precisely who accesses files and when modifications occur. Core Security and Auditing Capabilities
ShareWatcher operates directly on your source-of-truth shares to keep an audit log of all activities. Its main auditing features include:
Access Tracking: Monitors local/remote Windows File Shares and FTP servers to record exactly which users are accessing specific data.
Real-Time Visibility: Tracks when files are added, modified, or deleted within any monitored directory.
Instant Alerts: Dispatches immediate notifications through email, sound alerts, or logged Windows events the moment a change occurs. Automation and Workflow Integration
Beyond basic surveillance, the software features powerful automation capabilities designed to speed up incident response times and manage file traffic:
QuickMove Feature: Automatically relocates newly added files from a monitored folder to a secure, designated archive or secondary directory.
Custom Scripts: Allows administrators to trigger custom commands or scripts instantly upon specific network share events. Security Design Architecture
Unlike some surveillance software, ShareWatcher is built with a defensive architecture that protects the integrity of the host server:
Least-Privilege Operation: The tool functions entirely under standard user accounts with basic read and list permissions. It does not require risky administrator rights, which prevents credential dumping attacks (like LSASS dumping) if the server is targeted.
Policy Compliance: It works seamlessly with network protection policies like SMB signing enabled, ensuring it does not compromise standard defense mechanisms.
True Share Auditing: Because it observes the share directly, it captures bulk administrator modifications or external changes that standard local cloud-sync software (like OneDrive or Dropbox) often misses.
If you are looking to deploy this software or compare it to alternative tools, tell me:
What operating systems populate the majority of your corporate network?
Are you looking to integrate it with specific SIEM tools or internal notification apps like Slack or Teams?
Do you primarily need to protect internal file shares or public-facing FTP servers?
I can provide tailored instructions for setting up the specific alert and automation rules you need. ShareWatcher – CodeLine
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