{{Short description|American software company}} {{Multiple issues| {{COI|date=August 2025}} {{Undisclosed paid|date=August 2025}} }} {{Infobox company | name = Netwrix | logo = Netwrix Logo Dark.jpg | logo_caption = | type = Private | area_served = United States, EMEA, Asia Pacific | key_people = {{plainlist| * Grady Summers, CEO * Britt Norwood, CRO * John Kightly, CMO * Jacob Yavil, President and CFO
}} | industry = IT Software | homepage = {{URL|netwrix.com}} | foundation = 2006 | founder = {{unbulleted list|Mike Walters|Alex Vovk}} | location_city = Frisco, Texas }}
'''Netwrix''' is a Frisco, Texas–based private IT security software company.<ref name="Verdict">{{Cite web|url=https://www.verdict.co.uk/cto-talk-qa-with-mark-kedgley-of-netwrix/|title=CTO Talk: Q&A with Mark kedgley of Netwrix|website=www.verdict.co.uk|access-date=2022-01-06|archive-date=2022-06-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601095328/https://www.verdict.co.uk/cto-talk-qa-with-mark-kedgley-of-netwrix/|url-status=live}}</ref> After eight acquisitions<ref name="channelbuzz.ca">{{Cite web|url=https://channelbuzz.ca/2022/03/netwrix-rolls-out-unified-partner-portal-to-make-it-easier-to-work-with-solutions-from-four-recently-acquired-companies-38753/|title=Netwrix rolls out unified partner portal to make it easier to work with solutions from four recently acquired companies|website=ChannelBuzz.ca|date=22 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.netwrix.com/faq_concept_searching.html|title=FAQ: Concept Searching's Acquisition by Netwrix Corporation Completed|access-date=2022-06-21|archive-date=2022-05-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517010651/https://www.netwrix.com/faq_concept_searching.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.strongpoint.io/en/blog/strongpoint-is-joining-the-netwrix-family|title=Strongpoint is joining the Netwrix family! Details and Customer FAQs|access-date=2021-11-24|archive-date=2021-11-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211124164412/https://www.strongpoint.io/en/blog/strongpoint-is-joining-the-netwrix-family|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.comunicati-stampa.net/com/netwrix-acquisisce-usercube-per-offrire-ai-clienti-una-maggiore-sicurezza-dei-dati-attraverso-una-governance-avanzata-delle-identit.html|title=Netwrix acquisisce USERCUBE per offrire ai clienti una maggiore sicurezza dei dati attraverso una governance avanzata delle identità|website=Comunicati-Stampa.net|access-date=2022-11-02|archive-date=2022-11-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221102224328/https://www.comunicati-stampa.net/com/netwrix-acquisisce-usercube-per-offrire-ai-clienti-una-maggiore-sicurezza-dei-dati-attraverso-una-governance-avanzata-delle-identit.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ict-channel.com/security/us-firma-netwrix-kauft-mateso.128411.html|title=US-Firma Netwrix kauft Mateso|website=ICT Channel|access-date=2022-11-02|archive-date=2022-11-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221102224339/https://www.ict-channel.com/security/us-firma-netwrix-kauft-mateso.128411.html|url-status=live}}</ref> the company's team geographically expanded to Latin America, UK, Germany, France, Asia, US as well as other countries.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.intelligentcxo.com/2021/08/26/get-to-know-michael-paye-cto-netwrix/|title = Get to Know: Michael Paye, CTO, Netwrix|date = 26 August 2021|access-date = 29 March 2022|archive-date = 30 June 2022|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220630201908/https://www.intelligentcxo.com/2021/08/26/get-to-know-michael-paye-cto-netwrix/|url-status = live}}</ref> The company's flagship products are Netwrix Auditor and Netwrix Enterprise Auditor that help information security and governance professionals manage sensitive, regulated and business-critical data.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gartner.com/reviews/market/file-analysis-software/vendor/netwrix/product/netwrix-stealthaudit|title=Netwrix StealthAUDIT Reviews, Ratings, and Features - Gartner 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.inc.com/profile/netwrix|title=Netwrix: Number 2333 on the 2015 Inc. 5000|website=Inc.com|access-date=2016-04-05|archive-date=2016-04-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427030752/http://www.inc.com/profile/netwrix|url-status=live}}</ref>
The company operates in the United States, EMEA and Asia-Pacific.<ref name="channel biz">{{cite web|url=http://www.channelbiz.co.uk/2013/09/03/vendor-netwrix-says-britain-is-bridgehead-into-europe-for-us-technology-inventions/|title=Netwrix: Britain Is European Bridgehead For US Technology|date=3 September 2013|publisher=ChannelBiz|accessdate=November 4, 2013|archive-date=19 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219012440/http://www.channelbiz.co.uk/2013/09/03/vendor-netwrix-says-britain-is-bridgehead-into-europe-for-us-technology-inventions/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="MicrosoftPinpoint">{{Cite web|url=https://pinpoint.microsoft.com/en-us/companies/4296950363|title=Microsoft Pinpoint, Find a solution provider|website=pinpoint.microsoft.com|access-date=2016-04-05|archive-date=2016-04-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425110054/https://pinpoint.microsoft.com/en-us/companies/4296950363|url-status=live}}</ref>
==History== Netwrix was founded by Mike Walters and Alex Vovk in 2006.{{citation needed|date=April 2025}} In 2007, Netwrix released its first product, change auditing software for Active Directory.<ref name="concentratedtech1">{{cite web|url=http://library.concentratedtech.com/papers/SolutionScope_Active-Directory-Change-Auditing.pdf|title=Active Directory Change Auditing|publisher=Concentrated Technology|accessdate=November 4, 2013}}</ref> This software was subsequently folded into the company’s Change Reporter Suite, which was later renamed Netwrix Auditor.<ref name="concentratedtech1" /><ref name="concentratedtech2">{{cite web|url=http://library.concentratedtech.com/papers/ProductScope_NetWrix_CRS.pdf|title=NetWrix Change Reporter Suite|publisher=Concentrated Technology|accessdate=November 4, 2013|archive-date=January 29, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130129155752/http://library.concentratedtech.com/papers/ProductScope_NetWrix_CRS.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2011, Netwrix released its SCOM Management Pack for Change Reporter Suite, which integrates Netwrix’s auditing solutions with Microsoft System Center.<ref name="net security">{{cite web|url=http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=10917|title=NetWrix integrates with Microsoft System Center|date=19 April 2011|publisher=Help Net Security|accessdate=November 4, 2013}}</ref>
The company released a new version of Active Directory Change Reporter in November 2012.<ref name="technorati">{{cite web |url=http://technorati.com/technology/it/article/netwrix-releases-new-version-of-active/ |title=NetWrix Releases New Version of Active Directory Change Reporter |publisher=Technorati |accessdate=November 4, 2013 |archive-date=December 19, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219073922/http://technorati.com/technology/it/article/netwrix-releases-new-version-of-active/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="cnet">{{cite web|url=http://download.cnet.com/Active-Directory-Change-Reporter/3010-2651_4-10805584.html|title=Active Directory Change Reporter specifications|publisher=CNET|accessdate=November 4, 2013|archive-date=December 19, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219003820/http://download.cnet.com/Active-Directory-Change-Reporter/3010-2651_4-10805584.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In June 2013, the company renamed its flagship product, Netwrix Change Reporter, Netwrix Auditor.<ref name="spice works">{{cite web|url=http://community.spiceworks.com/topic/347836-netwrix-change-reporter-is-now-netwrix-auditor|title=Netwrix Change Reporter is Now Netwrix Auditor|date=13 June 2013|publisher=Spiceworks|accessdate=November 4, 2013|archive-date=19 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219041405/http://community.spiceworks.com/topic/347836-netwrix-change-reporter-is-now-netwrix-auditor|url-status=live}}</ref> On 7 February 2017 Netwrix secured Series A financing from Washington, DC–based Updata Partners.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://updata.com/netwrix-secures-series-financing-fuel-accelerated-growth/|title=Netwrix Secures Series A Financing to Fuel Accelerated Growth|date=2017-02-07|website=Updata Partners|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-26|archive-date=2019-09-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190926184751/https://updata.com/netwrix-secures-series-financing-fuel-accelerated-growth/|url-status=live}}</ref>
On 5 April 2018 Steve Dickson was appointed as Chief Executive Officer by the company's Board of Directors. Steve Dickson replaced Mike Walters, previous CEO and co-founder and Alex Vovk, President and co-founder.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/netwrix-appoints-steve-dickson-as-chief-executive-officer-1020576525|title = Netwrix Appoints Steve Dickson as Chief Executive Officer}}</ref> On 28 November 2018 Netwrix acquired Concept Searching Limited.<ref>[https://www.conceptsearching.com/press-releases/concept-searchings-acquisition-by-netwrix-corporation-completed/] FAQ: Concept Searching’s Acquisition by Netwrix Corporation Completed</ref> In August 2019, Netwrix formed a strategic partnership with Mott MacDonald, a UK-based consultancy, to offer data classification technology to clients.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.smartinfrastructure.com/article/61351/insight-search/|title=Mott MacDonald partners with Netwrix to offer data classification technology to clients|website=www.smartinfrastructure.com|access-date=2019-09-26}}</ref> In October 2020, Netwrix received a majority investment from TA Associates.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/2020/10/02/290373/ta-associates-makes-majority-investment-netwrix|title = TA Associates makes majority investment in Netwrix|date = 2 October 2020|access-date = 29 March 2022|archive-date = 25 November 2020|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201125133716/https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/2020/10/02/290373/ta-associates-makes-majority-investment-netwrix|url-status = live}}</ref>
On 4 January 2021 Netwrix merged with Stealthbits Technologies Inc. Stealthbits provided data security and privacy solutions.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.channelfutures.com/mergers-and-acquisitions/netwrix-stealthbits-merger-kicks-off-2021-cybersecurity-ma |title=Netwrix-Stealthbits Merger Kicks off 2021 Cybersecurity M&A |newspaper=Channel Futures |date=4 January 2021 |archive-date=5 August 2021 |access-date=29 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210805202819/https://www.channelfutures.com/mergers-and-acquisitions/netwrix-stealthbits-merger-kicks-off-2021-cybersecurity-ma |url-status=live }}</ref> In February 2021, Netwrix acquired Strongpoint, a compliance, change management, and access management solution for Salesforce and NetSuite. On 16 June 2021, Netwrix acquired New Net Technologies (NNT), provider of software for change, configuration, vulnerability and asset management.<ref name="channelbuzz.ca" /><ref name="Verdict" /> On 24 March 2021, Netwrix acquired ANIXIS, a provider of software to enforce password policies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.netwrix.com/netwrix_acquires_anixis_to_enable_customers_to_enforce_strong_password_policies.html|title=Netwrix acquires ANIXIS to enable customers to enforce strong password policies|date=24 March 2021}}</ref><ref name="channelbuzz.ca" /><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.e-channelnews.com/netwrix-launches-new-unified-partner-program/|title=Netwrix launches new unified partner program|website=eChannelnews|date=6 April 2022|access-date=16 June 2022|archive-date=27 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220527054940/https://www.e-channelnews.com/netwrix-launches-new-unified-partner-program/|url-status=live}}</ref> Netwrix acquired PolicyPak in October 2021. PolicyPak delivered security software to manage on-prem and remote Windows 10 desktops.<ref name="channelbuzz.ca" /><ref name=":0" />
In August 2022, Netwrix acquired USERCUBE, a France-based software developer of identity governance and administration solutions.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.comunicati-stampa.net/com/netwrix-acquisisce-usercube-per-offrire-ai-clienti-una-maggiore-sicurezza-dei-dati-attraverso-una-governance-avanzata-delle-identit.html |title=Netwrix acquisisce USERCUBE per offrire ai clienti una maggiore sicurezza dei dati attraverso una governance avanzata delle identità |website=Comunicati-Stampa.net |access-date=2022-11-02 |archive-date=2022-11-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221102224328/https://www.comunicati-stampa.net/com/netwrix-acquisisce-usercube-per-offrire-ai-clienti-una-maggiore-sicurezza-dei-dati-attraverso-una-governance-avanzata-delle-identit.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In September 2022, Netwrix acquired MATESO, a software manufacturer based in Germany that develops an enterprise password management solution.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ict-channel.com/security/us-firma-netwrix-kauft-mateso.128411.html|title=US-Firma Netwrix kauft Mateso|website=ICT Channel|access-date=2022-11-02|archive-date=2022-11-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221102224339/https://www.ict-channel.com/security/us-firma-netwrix-kauft-mateso.128411.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In November, 2022, Netwrix acquired IMANAMI, US-based software company that specializes in Identity and Access management solutions for Microsoft on-prem and cloud based active directory.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.netwrix.com/netwrix_acquires_imanami_to_enable_customers_to_further_strengthen_active_directory_security_both_on_premises_and_in_the_cloud.html|title=Netwrix Acquires Imanami to Enable Customers to Further Strengthen Active Directory Security, Both On Premises and in the Cloud|website=Netwrix official press release}} </ref> In December, 2022, Netwrix acquired Remediant, a US-based software developer of a privileged access management solution that focuses on discovering and removing always-available administrative access. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scmagazine.com/brief/remediant-acquired-by-netwrix-for-privileged-access-management|title=Remediant Acquired by Netwrix for Privileged Access Management|website=SC Magazine|date=29 December 2022|access-date=12 January 2024|archive-date=12 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112201909/https://www.scmagazine.com/brief/remediant-acquired-by-netwrix-for-privileged-access-management|url-status=live}}</ref>
In February, 2024, Netwrix acquired CoSoSys, a US-based software developer of a data loss prevention solution for endpoints.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://channelpostmea.com/2024/03/01/netwrix-acquires-cososys/ |title=Netwrix Acquires CoSoSys |website=Channel Post |date=1 March 2024}} </ref> In August 2024, Netwrix acquired PingCastle, a software company based in France that develops Active Directory discovery and assessment tools.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zdnet.fr/actualites/netwrix-met-la-main-sur-pingcastle-395469.htm|title=Netwrix met la main sur PingCastle|website=ZDNET|date=8 February 2024|access-date=15 October 2024|archive-date=5 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240805172401/https://www.zdnet.fr/actualites/netwrix-met-la-main-sur-pingcastle-395469.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> On 14 October 2024, Steve Dickson's CEO role was transitioned to Grady Summers. Steve Dickson remained on the Board of Directors of Netwrix. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/n41314858/netwrix-announces-ceo-transition-appointing-grady-summers-as-ceo|title=Netwrix Announces CEO Transition: Appointing Grady Summers as CEO|website=Benzinga|date=14 October 2024|access-date=15 October 2024|archive-date=23 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250123075257/https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/n41314858/netwrix-announces-ceo-transition-appointing-grady-summers-as-ceo|url-status=live}}</ref>
In April 2025, Netwrix became the first data security company to launch an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server, introducing agentic AI capabilities to cybersecurity operations. The free, open-source integration with Netwrix Access Analyzer allows AI assistants like Claude and Microsoft Copilot to query security data using natural language. This enables security teams to instantly assess sensitive data exposure, user access risks, and stale accounts—without writing queries or navigating dashboards. The release positions Netwrix at the forefront of conversational cybersecurity tools, with future MCP support planned for Privilege Secure and Threat Manager.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.netwrix.com/netwrix-introduces-agentic-ai-integration.html|title=Netwrix Introduces Agentic AI Integration with Launch of MCP Server|website=Netwrix|date=April 2025|access-date=2025-04-17|archive-date=2025-04-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250423011211/https://www.netwrix.com/netwrix-introduces-agentic-ai-integration.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Partnerships== Netwrix is a partner of Microsoft,<ref name="MicrosoftPinpoint" /> VMware,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://solutionexchange.vmware.com/store/products/netwrix-auditor|title=Technology Partners {{!}} Solution Exchange|website=solutionexchange.vmware.com|access-date=2016-04-05}}</ref> EMC,<ref name=":1">{{cite web | url=https://multipoint.eu.com/it-auditing-with-netwrix/ | title=IT Auditing with Netwrix | access-date=2022-03-29 | archive-date=2022-04-19 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220419100728/https://multipoint.eu.com/it-auditing-with-netwrix/ | url-status=live }}</ref>NetApp<ref name=":1" /> and HP ArcSight.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://protect724.hp.com/docs/DOC-11829|title=Netwrix Auditor [CEF Configuration Guide] 6.5 (... {{!}} Protect724|website=protect724.hp.com|access-date=2016-04-05}}</ref>
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==External links== * [https://community.netwrix.com/ Netwrix Community] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250416145151/https://community.netwrix.com/ |date=2025-04-16 }} – Official community for product announcements, technical discussions, user-contributed tools, and peer-to-peer collaboration.
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