Netwrix has announced new AI governance capabilities within its 1Secure SaaS platform to secure data, identities and Microsoft Copilot deployments across hybrid environments. The platform now delivers an initial risk assessment within one hour of deployment. The update addresses growing security concerns around AI adoption. According to Netwrix CEO Grady Summers, organisations where AI expanded the identity footprint saw a 43% breach rate compared to 11% for those where it didn't. The platform uses AI to help teams monitor changes, identify issues faster and prove compliance. New features include agentic AI capabilities, Copilot activity monitoring and visibility across Microsoft 365, Azure and on-premises Active Directory. Pricing starts at $22 per identity annually. Over 13,000 customers currently use Netwrix solutions.

Netwrix unveils new AI governance capabilities for hybrid Microsoft environments. Netwrix announced new innovations within its 1Secure SaaS platform to accelerate securing and governing data, identities, and AI across hybrid Microsoft environments. 1Secure helps organizations address their most urgent security priority first, with a clear path to expand coverage over time. "Organizations where AI expanded the identity footprint saw four times the breach rate of those where it didn't - 43% versus 11%," said Grady Summers, CEO of Netwrix. "The problem is speed. AI adds identities and accesses data at a much faster pace than human reviews can keep up, and attackers move in seconds. Netwrix 1Secure uses AI to help IT and security teams monitor changes across their environments, identify and fix issues faster, and prove compliance to auditors." AI tools like Microsoft Copilot inherit whatever access already exists, and that access is rarely fully audited. Organizations don't know where sensitive data lives, which identities are overprivileged, or where they're most exposed, and those gaps often aren't discovered until AI surfaces them, or an attacker does. "AI is creating real urgency around identity and data exposure that many of our customers didn't realize they had," said Rory Cooksey, VP of Brand & Business Development at WheelHouse IT, a managed services provider and Netwrix partner serving midsize organizations. "They need answers quickly and a path to reduce risk without taking on another complex project. With 1Secure, we can continuously manage who and what has access to sensitive data, monitor changes over time, and deliver that as a repeatable service, not a one-time engagement." This latest version of 1Secure extends recent innovations like Copilot activity monitoring and risk assessments with additional capabilities focused on visibility and speed: * Netwrix Neo(TM)- a conversational AI assistant that gives security teams alerts in a plain-language briefing, so they know what happened and where to focus first. * Sensitive Data Posture dashboard - a centralized visual overview of data risk across cloud and on-prem, including heatmaps, trend analysis, and behavioral insights in one place * 200+ PingCastle-powered checks - across Active Directory and data sources that surface exposure gaps and close them faster with AI-powered guidance * Group Policy (GPO) auditing - insights to detect risky configuration changes before they weaken security posture * Windows Server activity reporting - near real-time alerts and activity records for system changes, services, DNS, DHCP, and more Netwrix 1Secure now offers visibility, continuous monitoring, and control across hybrid Microsoft environments, extending native offerings with identity risk assessment and data classification visibility. Supported environments include: * Identity systems: Active Directory and Entra ID * Data sources: SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, Windows File Servers and SQL Server Netwrix 1Secure deploys and delivers an initial risk assessment within an hour. Pricing starts at $22 per identity per year. Netwrix 1Secure is available now. David Marshall has been involved in the technology industry for over 30 years, and he's been working with virtualization software since 1999. He became a pioneer in the virtualization and cloud computing field - one of the few people in the industry allowed to work with Alpha stage server virtualization software from industry leaders: VMware (ESX Server), Connectix and Microsoft (Virtual Server).Through the years, he has invented, marketed and helped launch a number of successful software companies and products. David holds a BS degree in Finance, an Information Technology Certification, and a number of vendor certifications. He's also co-authored two published books: "VMware ESX Essentials in the Virtual Data Center" and "Advanced Server Virtualization: VMware and Microsoft Platforms in the Virtual Data Center" and was the technical editor for two popular Virtualization "For Dummies" books. With his remaining spare time, David founded and operates one of the oldest independent modern data center publications, VMblog.com. And co-founded CloudCow.com, a publication dedicated to Cloud Computing. Since 2009, and each year thereafter, David has been honored with the vExpert distinction by VMware by Broadcom for his evangelism.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmarshall/

Netwrix unveils new AI governance capabilities for hybrid Microsoft environments. Netwrix 1Secure(TM) SaaS platform now offers Agentic AI to secure data, identities and Copilot rollouts - providing insights within an hour FRISCO, Texas - June 23, 2026 - Netwrix, a recognized leader in identity and data solutions, today announced new innovations within its 1Secure(TM) SaaS platform to accelerate securing and governing data, identities, and AI across hybrid Microsoft environments. 1Secure helps organizations address their most urgent security priority first, with a clear path to expand coverage over time. "Organizations where AI expanded the identity footprint saw four times the breach rate of those where it didn't - 43% versus 11%," said Grady Summers, CEO of Netwrix. "The problem is speed. AI adds identities and accesses data at a much faster pace than human reviews can keep up, and attackers move in seconds. Netwrix 1Secure uses AI to help IT and security teams monitor changes across their environments, identify and fix issues faster, and prove compliance to auditors." AI tools like Microsoft Copilot inherit whatever access already exists, and that access is rarely fully audited. Organizations don't know where sensitive data lives, which identities are overprivileged, or where they're most exposed, and those gaps often aren't discovered until AI surfaces them, or an attacker does. "AI is creating real urgency around identity and data exposure that many of our customers didn't realize they had," said Rory Cooksey, VP of Brand & Business Development at WheelHouse IT, a managed services provider and Netwrix partner serving midsize organizations. "They need answers quickly and a path to reduce risk without taking on another complex project. With 1Secure, we can continuously manage who and what has access to sensitive data, monitor changes over time, and deliver that as a repeatable service, not a one-time engagement." This latest version of 1Secure extends recent innovations like Copilot activity monitoring and risk assessments with additional capabilities focused on visibility and speed: * Netwrix Neo(TM)- a conversational AI assistant that gives security teams alerts in a plain-language briefing, so they know what happened and where to focus first. * Sensitive Data Posture dashboard - a centralized visual overview of data risk across cloud and on-prem, including heatmaps, trend analysis, and behavioral insights in one place. * 200+ PingCastle-powered checks - across Active Directory and data sources that surface exposure gaps and close them faster with AI-powered guidance. * Group Policy (GPO) auditing - insights to detect risky configuration changes before they weaken security posture. * Windows Server activity reporting - near real-time alerts and activity records for system changes, services, DNS, DHCP, and more. Netwrix 1Secure now offers visibility, continuous monitoring, and control across hybrid Microsoft environments, extending native offerings with identity risk assessment and data classification visibility. Supported environments include: * Identity systems: Active Directory and Entra ID * Data sources: SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, Windows Server, Windows File Servers and SQL Server Netwrix 1Secure deploys and delivers an initial risk assessment within an hour. Pricing starts at $22 per identity per year. Netwrix 1Secure is available now. Organizations can start a free trial or request a demo at netwrix.com.