Windows 7 how to know domain user hisotry file transfer to pen drive

[mahesh123]

Dear sir/Madam


we have window 7 operating system. window server 2008 domain server .
all user are domains controller users . I want know domain user file transfer history to external device .......



Thank you

 

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To monitor file transfer activities, especially copying files to external devices, within a Windows 7 environment served by a Windows Server 2008 domain controller, you will need to set up auditing and logging mechanisms. Here are the steps you can follow to achieve this:

Enable File and Object Access Auditing:​

• Server-side Configuration:
• Log in to your Windows Server 2008 domain controller.
• Enable File and Object Access auditing by configuring Audit Object Access Policy using Group Policy.
• Group Policy Configuration:
• Open the "Group Policy Management Console" (GPMC).
• Create or edit a Group Policy Object (GPO) linked to your organization's OU.
• In the GPO Editor, navigate to "Computer Configuration" > "Windows Settings" > "Security Settings" > "Advanced Audit Policy Configuration" > "File System".
• Define appropriate auditing settings like "Audit File System" for auditing file events.
  

  Define File and Folder Auditing:​

• Audit Settings for Specific Files/Folders:
• Right-click on the folder or file you want to audit, go to "Properties" > "Security" tab > "Advanced" > "Auditing" and define the users or groups you want to monitor.
• Audit Object Access Events:
• The common Object Access events to monitor include "File System" and "Removable Storage". Enable success/failure auditing for these events to track file transfer activities.
  

  Monitor and Review Auditing Events:​

• Event Viewer:
• Check the Windows Event Viewer on the server to view security logs and search for event IDs related to file access or modifications.
• Third-Party Tools:
• Consider using third-party auditing software like ManageEngine ADAudit Plus, Netwrix Auditor, or SolarWinds Access Rights Manager for more detailed file activity monitoring and reporting.
  

  Review Auditing Reports:​

• Regularly Review Auditing Logs:
• Check the security logs on the server for events related to file transfers to external devices.
• Analyze Auditing Data:
• Look for Event ID 4663 (An attempt was made to access an object), which can provide information about who accessed what and when. By following these steps and setting up the appropriate audit policies, you can monitor and track file transfer activities of domain users to external devices effectively. Regularly reviewing audit logs will help you detect any unauthorized or suspicious file transfer activities in your Windows domain environment.