The updates to Netwrix Auditor 10.8 introduce a range of important enhancements aimed at improving threat detection accuracy, expanding monitoring capabilities, and boosting overall system performance. The main version of Netwrix Auditor 10.8 was previously covered in a separate article—you can learn more about it in that publication.
Below is an overview of the latest product updates, including improvements for Cisco FTD, new reporting capabilities, and expanded compatibility with modern environments.
What’s New in Netwrix Auditor 10.8 Update 2
Cisco FTD Rules Enhancements: Improved Attack Detection and Expanded Configuration Monitoring
Update 2 introduces enhanced detection rules for Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD). These improvements allow for more precise identification of suspicious messages that may indicate potential attacks. In addition, the new configuration monitoring features simplify rule tuning, helping security teams reduce false positives and respond more quickly to real threats.
Major Enhancements
- Improved performance and scalability of the User Activity Video Reporter module.
- Performance optimization for Azure Files Auditing.
What’s New in Netwrix Auditor 10.8 Update 3
Major Enhancements
- Mailbox activity tracking
Users can now review actions performed by both mailbox owners and non-owners in the Exchange Online Overview and Enterprise Overview reports.
- Account expiration date filtering
The User Accounts – Attributes Active Directory (State-in-Time) report now includes filtering based on account expiration date.
- Support for Nutanix Files 5.2
This release adds compatibility with Nutanix Files version 5.2, further expanding Netwrix Auditor’s support for modern file systems.
Upgrade Planning
Support for Netwrix Auditor version 10.6 will end on January 1, 2026. It is recommended to review the Netwrix End of Support Policy in advance to plan your product upgrade accordingly.
