What Netwrix does

Netwrix is a private US-based cybersecurity company that provides a unified data and identity security platform centered on its 1Secure SaaS product. The platform combines data security posture management (DSPM), data access governance, data loss prevention, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), identity governance and administration, privileged access management, and directory security across hybrid environments spanning Active Directory, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, Windows file servers, and SQL Server. The company also markets a broad portfolio of on-premises and SaaS modules, including Netwrix Auditor, Netwrix Endpoint Protector, Netwrix Privilege Secure, Netwrix Identity Manager, Netwrix Directory Manager, Netwrix Data Classification, Netwrix Access Analyzer, Netwrix PingCastle, Netwrix Threat Manager, and Netwrix Threat Prevention, with several products originating from acquisitions of Stealthbits, Strongpoint, ANIXIS, PolicyPak, New Net Technologies, MATESO, Remediant, and CoSoSys.

The company's underlying technology stack is built around AI-enabled visibility and behavioral analytics for hybrid Microsoft environments, including a conversational AI assistant (Netwrix Neo), PingCastle-powered Active Directory assessment checks, GPO auditing, and Windows server activity reporting. Netwrix positions its products to support compliance with HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, SOC 2 Type 2, MITRE ATT&CK, GDPR, NIS2, and various PDPA frameworks. Its customer base of 13,000+ organizations includes 120+ Fortune 500 companies (approximately 25%), spanning healthcare, financial services, government, technology, retail, and consumer products; named logos include the US Marine Corps, US Department of Veterans Affairs, ZoomInfo, Samsung R&D Institute, Convergint, and Christchurch Airport.

Netwrix operates a multi-channel go-to-market combining enterprise field sales with quote-based pricing, self-service e-commerce for organizations under 150 employees, transparent per-identity SaaS pricing for 1Secure (starting $22 per identity per year), a free 14-day trial, and an MSP and partner channel program augmented by a Microsoft Alliance partnership. Revenue is generated primarily through software subscriptions, supplemented by professional services. The company is headquartered in Frisco, Texas, with an engineering site in Kraków, Poland, employs 501-1,000 people, and is backed by Centerbridge Partners (2023) following earlier investment from Updata Partners (2017).

Name

Netwrix

Legal name

Netwrix Corporation

Website

https://netwrix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Netwrix is a private US cybersecurity company that provides a unified data and identity security platform (1Secure) for hybrid Microsoft environments, serving 13,000+ organizations across healthcare, financial services, government, and technology with AI-enabled visibility, compliance, and threat detection.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Identity and Data Security Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Endpoint Security Managed Services (EDR/XDR) (BPAEADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Digital Experience Monitoring & Management (DEX/DEM, AIOps for EUC) (BPAEAIAF)

Keywords

• Identity security platform
• Data loss prevention
• Privileged access management
• Endpoint security software
• Cybersecurity compliance solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions: Netwrix generates revenue primarily through software subscriptions, with products like Netwrix 1Secure, Netwrix Auditor, and various identity and data security solutions sold on a subscription basis. Pricing is per identity per year for the 1Secure platform.
2. Professional Services: Implementation, training, and professional services are offered to support product deployment and customer success.
3. MSP/Partner Programs: Revenue generated through channel partners and managed service providers who resell or white-label Netwrix solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Netwrix provides a unified data and identity security platform (Netwrix 1Secure) that delivers AI-enabled visibility, threat detection, privileged access management, and compliance automation across hybrid IT environments including Active Directory, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Exchange, Windows File Servers, and SQL Server. The portfolio is complemented by Netwrix Endpoint Protector for endpoint DLP, Netwrix Auditor for change/access auditing, and specialized modules for identity governance, data classification, password management, and NetSuite ERP governance.

Product overview

Netwrix offers a unified data and identity security platform architecture centered on Netwrix 1Secure, complemented by specialized products for specific security functions. The portfolio includes core products for audit (Netwrix Auditor), endpoint DLP (Netwrix Endpoint Protector), and privileged access (Netwrix Privilege Secure), along with identity management modules (Netwrix Identity Manager, Netwrix Directory Manager), data governance tools (Netwrix Data Classification, Netwrix Access Analyzer), threat detection (Netwrix Threat Manager, Netwrix Threat Prevention), password management (Netwrix Password Secure, Netwrix Password Policy Enforcer), Active Directory assessment (Netwrix PingCastle), configuration tracking (Netwrix Change Tracker), and recovery (Netwrix Identity Recovery). The company has expanded through acquisitions including PolicyPak for endpoint policy management and Platform Governance for NetSuite ERP compliance. Products support hybrid environments including Active Directory, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and various cloud platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Netwrix 1Secure: Unified SaaS platform for data and identity security providing visibility across hybrid environments
• Netwrix Endpoint Protector
• Netwrix PingCastle
• Netwrix Access Analyzer
• Netwrix Identity Manager
• Netwrix Privilege Secure
• Netwrix Auditor
• Netwrix Directory Manager
• Netwrix Change Tracker
• Netwrix Data Classification
• Netwrix Threat Manager
• Netwrix Threat Prevention
• Netwrix Password Policy Enforcer
• Netwrix Password Secure
• Netwrix Identity Recovery
• Netwrix Platform Governance
• Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager

Products and services

• Netwrix 1Secure Netwrix's flagship unified SaaS platform that combines data and identity security, providing AI-enabled insights, unified visibility, and automated remediation across hybrid environments including Active Directory, Entra ID, M365, SharePoint, Exchange, Windows File Servers, and SQL Server.
• Netwrix Endpoint Protector Endpoint data loss prevention (DLP) solution that prevents sensitive data loss across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments with granular USB device control and content inspection.
• Netwrix Auditor Visibility and auditing platform that tracks changes, configurations, and access across hybrid IT environments, delivering security analytics to detect abnormal user behavior and investigate threats.
• Netwrix Access Analyzer Access visibility and governance tool that automates data collection and analysis across over 40 modules to help organizations manage and secure critical IT assets across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Netwrix Identity Manager Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solution that automates user lifecycle management for joiners, movers, and leavers to enhance security, ensure compliance, and improve productivity.
• Netwrix Privilege Secure Next-generation Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution that simplifies privileged task management by focusing on actions rather than accounts, implementing just-in-time access and credential vaulting.
• Netwrix PingCastle Active Directory and Entra ID security assessment tool that identifies misconfigurations and hidden risks through 200+ built-in checks to help organizations proactively reduce identity-based threats.
• Netwrix Data Classification Data identity platform that automatically discovers and classifies sensitive data across on-premises and cloud storage to reduce risk and demonstrate compliance with data protection regulations.
• Netwrix Change Tracker System configuration and integrity assurance product used for compliance programs, host intrusion detection, and change control management for enterprise IT systems.
• Netwrix Directory Manager Identity and access management solution providing automated group, user, and entitlement management capabilities to simplify directory operations and reduce complexity and risk.
• Netwrix Threat Manager Advanced threat detection solution for Active Directory and file systems that detects and responds to advanced threats with high accuracy, offering automated response actions and SIEM integration.
• Netwrix Threat Prevention Security solution that protects critical systems including Active Directory, Exchange, and file servers by monitoring user behavior, alerting on suspicious activity, and intercepting threats at the source.
• Netwrix Password Secure Password management solution that manages credentials, replaces weak passwords, applies role-based policies, audits usage, and secures privileged access to boost both security and productivity.
• Netwrix Password Policy Enforcer Password security solution that enforces strong password policies and provides real-time feedback when users choose non-compliant passwords, strengthening security across the organization.
• Netwrix Platform Governance NetSuite governance and compliance solution that automates documentation, streamlines change management, and provides segregation of duties controls to help organizations scale their NetSuite environment securely.
• Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager (PolicyPak) Endpoint policy management solution that simplifies policy management across diverse endpoints including virtual desktops, thin clients, domain-joined and non-domain-joined devices for consistent security in hybrid environments.
• Netwrix Identity Recovery Active Directory recovery solution that enables administrators to quickly restore objects or attributes to a known good state, minimizing downtime and preventing damage from accidental or malicious changes.
• Netwrix 1Secure for MSPs Multi-tenant version of 1Secure designed for managed service providers to secure, manage, and profit from their Microsoft investment with security and risk management capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% reduction in time spent on HIPAA audits
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Alliance partnership providing integrated security solutions for Microsoft environments including M365, Azure, Active Directory, Entra ID, SharePoint Online, and Exchange Online. Netwrix solutions are designed for deep integration with Microsoft security ecosystem.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Varonis Systems: Varonis provides a data security platform focused on file analysis, data classification, and access governance across on-premises and cloud environments — directly overlapping with Netwrix Auditor, Access Analyzer, and Data Classification for similar enterprise and regulated customers.
• CyberArk: CyberArk is the leading privileged access management vendor; Netwrix Privilege Secure competes head-on in just-in-time privilege, credential vaulting, and session monitoring, addressing the same hybrid Active Directory and Entra ID estates.
• SailPoint: SailPoint is a category-defining identity governance and administration (IGA) vendor and directly competes with Netwrix Identity Manager and Directory Manager for joiner-mover-leaver lifecycle and access certification use cases.
• BeyondTrust: BeyondTrust offers privileged access management and endpoint privilege management solutions; Netwrix Privilege Secure competes in PAM, and BeyondTrust's vulnerability management overlaps with Netwrix's AD/identity risk posture capabilities.
• Delinea: Delinea (formerly Centrify + Thycotic) is a PAM specialist competing directly with Netwrix Privilege Secure across privileged credential vaulting and just-in-time access, particularly in Microsoft-centric environments.
• ManageEngine (Zoho): ManageEngine provides AD auditing, IAM, PAM, and endpoint management tools aimed at mid-market and enterprise customers, overlapping with Netwrix Auditor, ADManager Plus-equivalent capabilities, and Password Secure.
• One Identity (Quest Software): One Identity delivers IGA, PAM, and AD management solutions that compete with Netwrix Identity Manager, Directory Manager, and Privilege Secure for enterprise identity and access governance buyers.

Broad incumbents

• Okta: Okta is a broad identity and access management incumbent whose Workforce Identity and Identity Governance products overlap with Netwrix's IGA, SSO-adjacent identity security, and directory management offerings, especially in hybrid Microsoft environments.
• Proofpoint: Proofpoint provides enterprise information protection including DLP, insider threat management, and data classification — overlapping with Netwrix Endpoint Protector and Data Classification for sensitive data visibility and protection.
• Microsoft (Security / Defender / Entra / Purview): Microsoft's Defender for Identity, Entra ID Protection, Purview DLP, and Information Protection compete directly with Netwrix across identity threat detection, DLP, and DSPM, while simultaneously being Netwrix's deepest integration and go-to-market partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A9 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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