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EventSentry File Monitoring vs FIM
Both stand on file integrity monitoring software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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EventSentry File Monitoring combines file-change tracking, alerting, and cross-computer status consolidation. Note that it does not currently identify who made a change, and its full edition is priced per Windows device.
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FIM provides file-change events, historical data and integrity checks across three desktop operating systems. Its on-premises deployment and one-integration-at-a-time limit are important considerations for setup.
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| EventSentry File Monitoring | FIM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | EventSentry: $85, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | eventsentry.com | achiefs.com |
| On file integrity monitoring software | #6 of 37 | #7 of 37 |
EventSentry File Monitoring: what it does well
- Tracks additions, removals, size, and checksum changes.
- Collects certificates and entropy.
- Consolidates monitored-file status across computers.
- Supports multiple notification and integration targets.
- Helps with PCI requirement 11.5.
What to know first
- Does not report who changed a file.
- Full edition is $85 per Windows device.
- Free edition has no SIEM capability or dashboards.
FIM: what it does well
- Free, open-source software with no stated usage limits.
- Tracks changes to content, ownership and permissions.
- Linux Audit daemon can identify event-causing users and commands.
- Events can be sent locally, over a network, or both.
- Runs on Linux, Windows and macOS.
What to know first
- Only one listed integration can be active at a time.
- Storage use increases over time.
- Minimum listed storage requirement is 1 GB.
- Agentless monitoring is not supported.
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