What is AccessEnum?

AccessEnum is a software tool that is part of the Sysinternals Suite, which is designed to manage file and Registry permissions on a Windows NT-based system. This graphical user interface (GUI) tool utilizes standard Windows security APIs to populate its listview with information regarding read, write, and deny access. It is specifically engineered to quickly audit NTFS permissions by showing user accesses to a tree of directories or keys.

Moreover, AccessEnum compares permissions against those of a parent file or folder and highlights only the differences in permissions from the parent, aiding in the identification of security vulnerabilities. This feature is instrumental for administrators looking to tighten permissions where necessary. Through its flexible security model, AccessEnum enables full control over security and file permissions, making it a valuable tool for quickly viewing and managing user accesses.

Exporting AccessEnum Data to a CSV File

Using AccessEnum with Excel

AccessEnum, a tool from SysInternals, produces a tab-delimited text file as its output. This text file can be imported into Microsoft Excel, which has native support for tab-delimited files. Once the data is in Excel, it can be saved as a CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file. To do this, simply open the TXT file with Excel, then go to 'File' > 'Save As' and choose 'CSV' as the file format before saving.

Exporting with PowerShell

Although AccessEnum itself does not directly export to CSV format, you can use a PowerShell script to convert the tab-delimited file into a CSV. The process involves reading the contents of the tab-delimited file produced by AccessEnum and then using PowerShell's built-in functionality to export the data to a CSV file. This method is the only way to achieve a direct export to CSV if you require automation or scripting capabilities. However, it is important to note that this process is considered more complicated than the manual process via Excel.

Limitations of Other Methods

It is worth noting that while tools like IACLS and CACLS can be used to export NTFS permissions, they do not provide a direct export to CSV. Furthermore, CACLS, which is a precursor to IACLS, may not function correctly, making it a less reliable option. AccessEnum itself is not recommended if you need to run the script on multiple clients, as it does not have the functionality to export directly to CSV, and managing multiple TXT files could be cumbersome.

Import AccessEnum Directly with Sourcetable

With Sourcetable, you can streamline your data management by importing AccessEnum directly into a spreadsheet. This eliminates the need for the traditional and cumbersome process of exporting to CSV and then importing into a separate spreadsheet program. By using Sourcetable, you tap into the power of synchronizing your live data from a wide array of apps or databases, including AccessEnum.

Sourcetable's capability to automatically pull data from multiple sources into a single, easy-to-use spreadsheet interface is a game-changer for automation and business intelligence. This means you can gather and query your data in real-time, without the delays and potential errors that come with manual CSV exports. Embrace the efficiency and accuracy of Sourcetable to enhance your data workflow and make informed decisions faster.

Common Use Cases

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  Exporting folder permissions for analysis in spreadsheet software
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  Documenting current permissions before making changes to a directory or key
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  Sharing folder permission data with team members who prefer data in CSV format
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  Converting AccessEnum TXT output to CSV for compatibility with other tools
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  Auditing system permissions and security configurations via CSV reports