Active Roles
Centralises Microsoft identity administration and enforces least-privilege policies.
"For organisations running Active Directory and Entra ID that need to reduce standing privileges and simplify Microsoft admin and governance."
Centralise and govern hybrid Microsoft identities
Many organisations run a mix of Active Directory, Entra ID and Microsoft 365. That mix produces duplicated accounts, unmanaged groups and scattered admin privileges. Native tooling covers parts of the problem but often leaves gaps in enforcement, lifecycle handling and cross-directory consistency. Active Roles centralises control for those hybrid Microsoft estates. It automates routine administration, synchronises directories, applies RBAC least-privilege and records change history. The result is fewer standing privileges, clearer visibility and reduced manual effort when managing Microsoft identities and groups.
Where Active Roles is used
Delegate administrative tasks safely by applying fine-grained RBAC and removing permanent high-level rights. Use workflows to enforce naming, provisioning and approval policies across directories. Automate user lifecycle and group management, and keep identities synchronised between Active Directory, Entra ID and Microsoft 365 so access reflects current business status and reduces drift.
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Delivery & Deployment
Suitable environments
Fits hybrid Microsoft estates that include Active Directory, Entra ID and Microsoft 365. Suited to internal IT teams who want centralised control, automated lifecycle actions and auditable change history across those directories.
Benefits
Reduced standing privileges
Remove permanent high-level access by enforcing RBAC and automated role assignment.
Lower admin overhead
Cut manual directory tasks through automation and centralised controls.
Consistent policy enforcement
Ensure the same policies apply across AD, Entra ID and Microsoft 365 to reduce configuration drift.
Faster provisioning
Speed up user onboarding and offboarding with scripted and workflow-driven lifecycle actions.
Improved visibility
Gain clear visibility of accounts, groups and privileged roles from a single view.
Audit and traceability
Keep a recorded history of changes to support audits and remedial actions.
Capabilities
Centralised administration
Workflow automation
Directory synchronisation
Policy enforcement
RBAC least-privilege
Lifecycle management
Change history tracking
Applications
Hybrid directory governance
Centralise rules and controls across on-prem AD and cloud Entra ID to reduce administrative divergence.
Least-privilege administration
Apply RBAC to delegate tasks without granting permanent elevated rights.
User lifecycle automation
Automate onboarding, role changes and deprovisioning to reflect business status promptly.
Group membership control
Manage group memberships and access based on attributes and policies to reduce entitlement sprawl.
Delegated administration
Grant scoped administrative capabilities to teams while keeping central oversight.
Directory sync consistency
Keep attributes and identities synchronised across directories to prevent access mismatches.