How to Identify Users Who Changed Their Passwords in the Last 30/60 Days with AD FastReporter

This guide will walk you through the process of generating the "Users that Changed Their Password in the Last 30/60 Days" report in AD FastReporter. This report retrieves all user objects that have updated their passwords within the specified time frame, providing valuable insights for administrators and IT professionals.

Report Description

The 'Users that Changed Their Password in the Last 30/60 Days' report retrieves all user objects that have changed their passwords within the last 30 or 60 days from Active Directory. This report is useful for monitoring recent password change activity, which helps you keep track of password policies and maintain security standards within your organization.

Use Cases and Benefits

• Password Policy Monitoring

  This report allows you to keep track of recent password changes, ensuring that users are following password change policies and guidelines set by your organization.

• Security and Compliance

  By identifying users who have recently changed their passwords, you can maintain a secure environment and meet compliance requirements related to password management.

• User Behavior Analysis

  The report helps you analyze user behavior related to password changes, enabling you to identify trends and unusual activity that may indicate security threats or policy violations.

Generating the 'Users that Changed Their Password in the Last 30/60 Days' Report with AD FastReporter

1. Launch AD FastReporter.
2. Type 'Users that Changed Their Password in the Last 30 Days' or 'Users that Changed Their Password in the Last 60 Days' in the search bar, depending on your desired time frame for the report.
3. Press 'Customize' and select the fields you want to see in the report.
4. Click 'Generate' to generate the report.
5. You will receive a list of all user objects that have changed their passwords within the specified time frame.
6. To export the report to CSV, Excel, PDF, XML, ODS, JSON, or HTML, click the 'Export' button. Please note that this feature is only available for Pro license users.

Related Reports

• All Users: This report retrieves all user objects from Active Directory, offering a complete overview of your organization's users.
• Users with a Password Never Expire: This report identifies all user objects with a password set to never expire from Active Directory.
• Enabled Users: This report lists all enabled user accounts in Active Directory.

Conclusion

By using AD FastReporter to generate the 'Users that Changed Their Password in the Last 30/60 Days' report, you can gain insights into your organization's recent password change activity and maintain security standards. This report is an invaluabletool for administrators and IT professionals who need to monitor password changes and ensure compliance with password policies. Be sure to check out the related reports for a more comprehensive understanding of your organization's user management and password practices.