Analysis

All functions and evaluation options in NTFS analysis explained in practical terms – from opening the analysis to targeted permission checks.

Working with the Analysis – Practical and Goal-Oriented

After successful NTFS inventory, Docusnap365 offers extensive analysis capabilities. This chapter walks you through how to evaluate and interpret the results step by step and how to specifically search for security risks or access paths.

The focus is on practical use cases — from viewing explicitly assigned permissions and analyzing individual users to using filters for GDPR requests or audits.

Contents of This Chapter

In the following subchapters, you will learn:

  • How to open an analysis and navigate through it
  • How to use quick analyses to detect anomalies
  • How to analyze folders in detail, including matrix view
  • How to check a user’s effective permissions
  • How to use filters to narrow down directories
  • How to correctly interpret the matrix view (including tooltips, permission types)
  • Which typical questions can be answered with just a few clicks

This chapter is aimed at admins, IT security officers, and auditors who need concrete answers to questions such as “Who has access to what?” or “Why does this user have a certain permission?”


Open Analysis & Navigation

How to open an analysis in Docusnap365 and navigate through the main view.

Using Quick Analyses

How to identify critical permission patterns with predefined quick analyses in just one click.

Folder Detail View

How to interpret the permission matrix in NTFS analysis: inheritance, shares, and explicit rights at a glance.

Check Effective Permissions

How to use Docusnap365 to check the effective NTFS permissions for individual users or groups.

Working with Filters

How to use filters in NTFS analysis to focus on relevant folders and effective permissions.

Understanding the Matrix

How to interpret the matrix view: abbreviations, tooltips, and permission types at a glance.

Use Cases

Practical examples of how to use NTFS analysis – from GDPR requests to permission migration.