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# PA File Sight

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> PA File Sight is ransomware protection and access auditing software that can be installed on Windows devices. Various types of organizations can use this tool to meet compliance requirements, detect and stop ransomware attacks, prevent data loss/leaks, and audit file access. PA File Sight offers features such as real-time alerts for file copying, automated access blocking, file and folder monitoring, and more.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 5 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 5 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Power Admin
- **Location**: Olathe, US
- **Founded**: 2003

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$199.00
- **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Priced per monitored server.  Volume discounts starting at 10 licenses
- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

## Features

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Monitoring
- Alerts/Notifications
- Application Security
- Audit Management
- Audit Trail
- Behavioural Analytics
- Compliance Management
- Compliance Tracking
- Data Loss Prevention Software
- Data Security
- Endpoint Management
- HIPAA Compliant
- Monitoring
- Network Security Software
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Reporting/Analytics
- Risk Management
- Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
- Security Auditing

## Category

- [Network Security Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4170/network-security/software)

## Related Categories

- [Network Security Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4170/network-security/software)
- [Computer Security Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4528/security/software)
- [Cybersecurity Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4643/cybersecurity/software)
- [Compliance Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4363/compliance/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Netwrix Auditor](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/142030/netwrix-auditor) — 4.5/5 (212 reviews)
2. [JumpCloud Directory Platform](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/180508/jumpcloud-directory-as-a-service) — 4.6/5 (264 reviews)
3. [Splunk Enterprise](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/234262/splunk-enterprise) — 4.6/5 (259 reviews)
4. [A-LIGN](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/145609/a-lign) (0 reviews)
5. [ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/69829/manageengine-eventlog-analyzer) — 4.8/5 (5 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Long term usage" — 5.0/5

> **Billy** | *8 April 2020* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Easy and quick to set up monitoring The information is detailed and the reports have helped with monthly usage meetings
> 
> **Cons**: As a product possibly being able to integrate to our service desk would be good
> 
> Installed this a number of years ago now and have seen it add and improve features also support are well informed and quick at responding to problems

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### "HIPAA/PCI Compliance" — 5.0/5

> **Jim** | *1 May 2023* | Public Safety | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Easy deployment, very responsive support for new-user questions. Reporting functions will be helpful.
> 
> **Cons**: New user, too soon to have complaints. Still learning the program.
> 
> Overall positive experience, quick support response.

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### "Great product." — 5.0/5

> **A.** | *2 April 2019* | Research | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: File Sight really honors it's product name.&#10;Gives us confidence we can be sure when data is being accessed, when and how.
> 
> **Cons**: toke a few minutes more and separate reading to figure out how to setup the endpoint client.&#10;(just because the monitor is that easy to setup)
> 
> Great product.&#10;One more confident customer.

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### "Very Satisfied" — 5.0/5

> **Carl** | *7 March 2020* | Computer Networking | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The ability to customize it - I implemented a customized report for a client who wanted to know which files on the server were being deleted on a weekly basis.
> 
> **Cons**: Not really a con - the software complex and very powerful - I needed the assistance of support to set up the report.
> 
> Great overall experience with PA File Sight - my client is able to monitor  which files are being deleted and by whom.

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### "Easy and great Product" — 4.0/5

> **Stefan** | *14 October 2021* | Design | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: easy Installation and Configuration&#10;Reports are fast generated&#10;very good customer service (if you should ever need it)
> 
> **Cons**: At the moment none, so far really impressed

## Links

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## This page is available in the following languages

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| en | <https://www.softwareadvice.com/cybersecurity/pa-file-sight-profile/> |
| en-AU | <https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/284005/pa-file-sight> |
| en-GB | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/284005/pa-file-sight> |
| en-IE | <https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/284005/pa-file-sight> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/284005/pa-file-sight> |

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