Spiceworks Security Review

Inventory Of Network Devices

Running an inventory of network devices is among the noteworthy features offered by Spiceworks. It has the capability to automatically scan all the devices on a network, letting system administrators and IT professionals collect details about their devices in just a few minutes.

Through the aid of its IP scanner, users will be able to get more information about their devices, detect unknown devices that shouldn’t be connected to the network, and know the IP addresses of new devices they just connected. An IP scanner is a networking tool that automatically detects devices on a LAN or local area network and returns information about them: device name, IP address, vendor, operating system, MAC address, open ports, and online status.

As users run an inventory of devices on their network, the IT management software also allows them to generate reports that they can customize and schedule. For instance, if they want to track the software they installed on their devices, they can create a report that shows the specific devices where such software is installed.

Real-Time Network Monitoring

With Spiceworks, users will be able to monitor their network in real time. Thus, they can receive alerts when any of their servers, switches, or IP devices show early signs of trouble. Because of this, the software helps them identify and fix issues even before end users notice and report them.

Internet Outage Heatmap

Spiceworks has a set of networking tools which makes the tracking and troubleshooting of network issues less complicated. Among these tools is its Internet outage heatmap, an interactive map that pinpoints the geographic locations where Internet is down.

Thus, when someone reports that he or she can’t connect to the Internet, users will be able to verify whether the problem is on their side, such as when there is something wrong with their firewall or switches; or it has something to do with their ISP. Also, this tool helps users check why they can’t connect to their remote sites, if it is due to configuration issues or Internet outages occurring around those sites.

IT Security Tools

Aside from its networking tools, Spiceworks delivers IT security tools which let users verify their network and website security, and check any possible threats. For instance, malicious IP addresses that are used for spamming and cyber attacks can be identified. Users will also be able to check if their emails are being blocked. In addition, Spiceworks has an SSL checker that confirms whether SSL certificates are installed correctly. When these SSL certificates are about to expire, users will be notified.