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Ewida Audit
Ewida Audit is classic Windows software for IT audits, designed for companies that want to review employee computers, analyze installed software, and check license compliance. It supports computer audits, application identification, hardware configuration checks, and operating system reviews. The program runs locally on Windows, uses a perpetual license, and has been available for more than 21 years as a practical tool for reviewing a company's IT environment. The modern successor to Ewida Audit is the Codenica system, available in Microsoft Azure Cloud or as an On-Premise installation at your company, with all data stored there.
Application Name
Ewida Audit
Current Version
8.1.1
Application Type
Windows desktop application - installed locally
Free Version
The free version of the application (without a license) allows auditing and monitoring of up to 12 computers within the company.
License Type
PREMIUM OPEN - perpetual license with no annual fees. No limit on audited and monitored computers. One license covers the entire company. The Ewida Audit console is single-user.
Download Application
To download the application, visit the Download page.
License Price
600 USD net - one-time payment for a perpetual license, with no annual fees.
Order License
To order a license, create a company account in the Client Panel and use the form in the Order tab.
Classic IT Audit and Software Audit Software
Ewida Audit is used by companies that want to review the condition of their computers and the licensing status of software in their organization. The program runs locally on Windows and uses a perpetual license with no annual fees. Its simple computer scanning mechanism quickly collects information about hardware, operating systems, and installed applications. Audit results can then be combined with Ewida Standard software or the Codenica system for further IT asset inventory.
Ewida Audit
Ewida Audit software enables quick auditing of computers in a company and analysis of installed software. The tool allows verification of license compliance, identification of installed applications, and monitoring of hardware configuration and operating systems.
- Perpetual License - one-time purchase with no annual fees.
- Classic Windows Application - installed locally and proven by thousands of companies.
- IT Audit and Software Audit - scanning computers, verifying licenses, and analyzing software legality.
- Employee Computer Monitoring - monitoring activity, hardware, and software.
- Integration with Ewida Standard and Codenica - easy import of audit results for further IT asset management.
Main Features of Ewida Audit Software
Ewida Audit is a practical tool for IT audits, software audits, and computer monitoring. It supports remote computer scanning, USB device control, and supervision of user activity. Built-in remote administration features also support the daily work of an IT department and help desk processes. The software helps teams review the condition of computers and respond to potential security and software licensing issues.
Key Features of Ewida Audit
- Employee Computer Monitoring - supervision of used applications, open windows, keyboard and mouse activity, and working time.
- IT Audit and Software Audit - scanning computers in a company to detect installed software and verify license compliance.
- Remote IT Audit - the ability to perform audits using DCOM, an agent, or the free Codenica PC Audit Scanner tool.
- Help Desk Support Processes - remote management of files, Windows registry, and handling system processes and services.
- Remote Desktop and Screen Viewing - access to computers via RDP and VNC with the ability to save screen images to files.
- USB Device Blocking (GDPR) - blocking unauthorized devices and authorizing USB drives in accordance with GDPR requirements.
- Audit Results Export - easy transfer of data to Ewida Standard and Codenica for further IT asset management.
Integration with the Codenica System
Integrating Ewida Audit IT audit software with the Codenica system allows audit results to be transferred to a modern application for IT infrastructure management and ticket handling. Data can be transferred to either an On-Premise installation at your company or the Cloud version running in Microsoft Azure.
IT Audit Combined with an ITSM System
After importing data from Ewida Audit, information about computers and software is transferred directly to the Codenica system. This makes IT auditing part of everyday IT infrastructure management.
- Central IT inventory - computers scanned in Ewida Audit are transferred to the extended asset inventory in the Codenica system. The On-Premise version stores this data at your company, while the Cloud version uses Microsoft Azure.
- Ticket system - user tickets can be linked to specific computers found in the audit, making diagnosis and incident handling much easier.
- Client Portal - users can see the IT assets assigned to them and report problems directly to the support team.
- Knowledge base - audit information can be used in knowledge base articles, for example when describing hardware configurations or common solutions.
- Built-in communication - audit data can be discussed in company chat and the internal IT team mailbox.
Integration with Ewida Standard
Ewida Audit software can work with Ewida Standard software, allowing computer audit results to be transferred quickly to a local inventory of hardware and software. The integration of both applications helps companies keep their data structure consistent, manage IT assets more efficiently, and meet requirements related to hardware and software records.
IT Audit Combined with Hardware Inventory
Thanks to the integration of Ewida Audit with Ewida Standard, data from computer audits can be automatically transferred to the IT inventory without the need to manually enter information. This allows maintaining a full audit history and simplifies the management of hardware and software in the company.
- Direct Data Export - computer audit results created in Ewida Audit can be easily transferred to Ewida Standard.
- Preservation of Inventory Structure - data is automatically assigned to the appropriate inventory fields for hardware, software, and licenses.
- Local Data Control - all audit and inventory information is stored locally in the user’s database.
- Support for GDPR Records - audit data can be linked with registers of personal data processing.
- Full Technological Compatibility - Ewida Audit and Ewida Standard operate in the Windows environment, ensuring full compatibility.
IT Audit and Its Object Structure
Software and hardware auditing in Ewida Audit is created automatically and is based on an object data structure. Each element of the audit is connected with others through relationships, making it easy to track dependencies between computers, software, licenses, documents, and employees. This approach allows obtaining a complete picture of the company’s IT infrastructure and automatically matching licenses with detected software.
IT Audit Data Structure
- User - a company employee, the highest object in the audit hierarchy. It locates related sets, devices, and software using properties such as department, section, or room number.
- Host - an audited computer generating a set together with detected software and devices. It enables automatic license matching.
- Set - a computer and the complete set of its devices and/or software. It can be assigned or detached from the user with a single action.
- Software - a single application installed on a computer, assigned to sets and licenses.
- Device - any hardware component or subsystem detected during the audit.
- License - a software license or CAL/OEM license. It connects with applications, sets, and devices and supports the audit auto-matching mode.
- Purchase Document - an invoice creating relationships with sets, devices, software, and licenses.
- Warranty Document - connected with sets, devices, software, and licenses and supports warranty period control.
Remote Audit of Company Computers
Remote computer auditing allows collecting detailed information from company computers about hardware configuration and installed software. The Ewida Audit IT audit software enables performing computer audits in several ways - both without installing additional software and by using a dedicated agent or scanning tool.
Remote Computer Audit Methods
Remote computer auditing in Ewida Audit enables quick collection of information about hardware and installed software on computers in the company. The system supports several computer scanning methods that can be adapted to the organization’s IT infrastructure.
- Remote IT Audit via DCOM - connection to a computer without installing an additional agent.
- Remote IT Audit with an Agent - scanning computers using an agent installed on the end computer.
- Codenica PC Audit Scanner - a lightweight scanning application included with Ewida Audit.
Codenica PC Audit Scanner can be copied to a USB drive and used to scan computers on the network or locally. The tool can be used manually by an auditor or automatically launched from custom network scripts. Program execution arguments are described in the technical documentation.
Software Audit
Software auditing involves remote scanning of applications installed on computers in the company and comparing the results with owned licenses. The Ewida Audit IT audit software allows performing audits both by the internal IT department and by specialized auditing companies.
Software Audit Process
Ewida Audit software enables detailed analysis of software installed on company computers and checks it against the licenses held by the organization.
The IT audit process in Ewida Audit has two parts: scanning and recognition. The first stage collects source information from computers, including WMI data, Windows Registry entries, and information from analyzed system files.
The second stage converts this data into recognized audit objects, such as computer sets, devices, and software. Each stage can be configured in detail according to the organization's needs.
Remote Desktop and Computer Screen Viewing
Computer screen viewing enables observing actions performed on an employee’s computer without interfering with their work. This function allows the IT department to monitor user activity and analyze how the computer is used within the company.
Screen Viewing and Remote Access to a Computer
Computer screen viewing allows observing actions performed on a monitored computer. This function requires an agent installed on the employee’s computer and enables serial saving of visible user actions to image files (JPEG or GIF).
To fully take control of an employee’s computer, two built-in remote connection mechanisms can be used:
- RDP - connection to a computer with the current user being logged out.
- VNC - connection in a shared session mode with the user.
Both remote connection mechanisms require an agent installed on the employee’s computer and allow the administrator full control over the system.
Audit Software and Help Desk Process Support
Agents installed on employee computers are responsible for performing IT audits, monitoring computers, and supporting administrative tasks of the IT department. Thanks to this, administrators can remotely perform many operations on company computers and respond faster to user requests.
Remote Support for IT Administrators
An agent installed on an employee’s computer enables remote system management and performing many administrative tasks without the need for physical access to the computer.
- Sending information to a single employee or a group of employees.
- Online viewing of the employee computer screen with the option to save images to files.
- Remote Desktop via VNC and RDP - ability to remotely connect to the employee’s computer.
- Remote CMD Console - ability to work remotely in console mode.
- Remote file management on the employee’s computer.
- Remote Windows registry management.
- Remote management of system processes.
- Remote management of system services.
- Remote launching of files, applications, and scripts.
- Remote locking of the computer screen and logging out the user.
- Remote shutdown or restart of the computer.
The ticket system for handling help desk requests is available in separate software - Codenica, which enables handling requests, managing IT assets, and communication with users.
Monitoring and Supervision of an Employee’s Computer
Monitoring an employee’s computer in Ewida Audit allows analyzing user activity and the way the computer is used within the company. The system records selected events related to user work and the operation of the operating system, which enables administrators to better manage the IT environment and identify potential problems.
Computer Activity Monitoring
Monitoring an employee’s computer is based on analyzing various events related to user activity and operating system behavior.
- Monitoring employee activity.
- Computer monitoring - recording computer startup and shutdown events.
- Monitoring keyboard and mouse activity (without surveillance - the agent does not record which key was pressed, only the fact that activity occurred).
- Window monitoring - applications, folders, documents, and websites.
- Monitoring the active time of the foreground window (focus).
- Monitoring launched applications and the ability to block selected programs.
- Internet monitoring independent of the browser (own proxy mechanism).
- Print monitoring - detailed data about performed printouts.
- Monitoring the use of USB drives and other data carriers.
USB Device Blocking in a Company
Blocking USB ports and USB storage devices is part of supporting GDPR processes within a company. This mechanism helps prevent and protect against leaks of confidential data and personal data in accordance with GDPR regulations.
USB Device Control and Data Protection
Blocking USB ports and blocking USB storage devices in Ewida Audit helps prevent data leaks and protects confidential information and personal data in accordance with GDPR requirements.
The software allows enabling a USB drive authorization mechanism, allowing approved drives to be used within the company. The process of authorizing a USB device is simple and fast. Every unauthorized USB drive is automatically rejected by the internal Windows mechanism, preventing its use.
The application also allows completely disabling USB ports. This applies only to new devices inserted into these ports and does not affect devices already installed.
To maintain comprehensive GDPR records in a company (personal data sets, access permissions, permissions for personal data processing, etc.), use the software Ewida Standard.
