Netwrix Identity Management
Group lifecycle management
Automate group creation, updates, and access control with Netwrix Identity Management
Why Netwrix for group lifecycle management?
Simplify how you manage groups across Active Directory, Entra ID, and hybrid environments. Netwrix Identity Management automates group creation, membership updates, and deprovisioning to keep directories clean, secure, and compliant.
Eliminate manual group administration
Free your IT team from repetitive group management tasks by automating creation, updates, and deletion based on policy-driven rules and user attributes.
Prevent access sprawl
Automatically remove users from groups when roles change or employees leave, ensuring least-privilege access and reducing insider threat risk.
Keep directories clean and compliant
Ensure groups are regularly reviewed and certified to maintain governance and least privilege access. Automated attestation workflows eliminate stale or unused groups.
Empower business owners
Delegate group management to department leaders through self-service portals with built-in approval workflows, reducing IT workload and improving accuracy.
Features that drive group lifecycle management
Example:
Group sprawl creates security gaps
An audit uncovers hundreds of inactive and duplicate groups across Active Directory and Entra ID. Many contain users who changed departments or left the company months ago, leaving excessive permissions that violate least-privilege and compliance requirements.
Automation brings structure and control
With Netwrix Identity Management connected to HR and directory data, new groups are automatically created when new departments or projects are added. Dynamic membership rules keep groups current as users move between roles or locations, eliminating the need for manual updates.
Delegated management reduces IT workload
Department heads and data owners manage their own groups through a secure self-service portal backed by approval workflows. Every membership change is reviewed and logged, improving accuracy while freeing IT teams from repetitive maintenance.
Attestation ensures ongoing compliance
Scheduled certification campaigns prompt group owners to review membership and business purpose. Groups with no active members or outdated functions are automatically disabled or retired according to lifecycle policies, keeping directories organized and compliant.
Continuous auditing enforces least privilege
All group activity, including creation, modification, and deletion, is recorded in detailed audit logs. Auditors can quickly verify that group access aligns with segregation-of-duties rules and that password and access policies are consistently enforced across the environment.
Result
With Netwrix Identity Management, organizations gain full lifecycle control over groups across hybrid environments. Automated policies, delegated ownership, and continuous certification prevent access sprawl, maintain least-privilege access, and simplify compliance reporting.
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"With Netwrix Identity Manager, we save a considerable amount of time — both in the IT team's day-to-day management and for access and rights management in general. Netwrix Identity Manager also detects any changes in new arrivals or rights granted somewhere else, so we can quickly get information and act upon it."
Michel Tournier, CIO
Wendel