Netwrix Directory Manager: The Entra ID & Active Directory Group Management Software

Dynamic groups use attribute-based queries that continuously evaluate user properties in Active Directory and Entra ID. When user attributes change (like department, title, or location), group membership updates automatically without manual intervention, ensuring access stays aligned with current roles.

Yes, Netwrix Directory Manager provides unified management across hybrid environments. You can create linked groups that synchronize changes between Active Directory and Entra ID in near real-time, maintaining consistent access policies without requiring separate management processes.

The system prevents orphaned groups by requiring primary owner assignments. You can configure automatic owner removal after set timeframes and designate backup owners. When primary owners are removed, the system can automatically promote secondary owners or trigger notifications for manual reassignment.

Delegation distributes access decisions to business stakeholders who understand role requirements while maintaining IT oversight. Users request access through controlled workflows, group owners approve based on business need, and IT retains visibility into all changes, reducing both administrative burden and security risks.

Regular attestation cycles require group owners to validate continued business need and review current membership. This creates audit trails showing periodic access reviews, helps prevent privilege creep, ensures groups remain aligned with business purposes, and supports compliance requirements like SOX and PCI DSS.