What is required for all changes to AD groups if they are created in AD?

When Active Directory (AD) groups are created or altered, it's essential that the corresponding changes are reflected in Okta to maintain synchronization between the two systems. This synchronization ensures that any changes in AD are automatically updated and accurately represented in Okta's identity management framework. Proper synchronization allows for seamless access management, ensuring that users retain or lose access to resources as defined by their group memberships in AD.

If changes made in AD are not synced to Okta, it can lead to discrepancies, where users may either have incorrect access privileges or encounter issues due to outdated group memberships. This alignment is particularly crucial for organizations that rely on AD for user management, as Okta often serves as the cloud-based identity provider that interfaces with various applications and services.

Therefore, the requirement for all changes to AD groups to be synced from AD to Okta establishes a clear protocol for maintaining accurate and up-to-date access controls across the organization.