{"id":29823,"date":"2025-05-21T09:00:56","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T07:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/?p=29823"},"modified":"2025-05-22T14:59:21","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T12:59:21","slug":"difference-entra-id-security-groups-m365-groups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/en\/difference-entra-id-security-groups-m365-groups\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference between Entra ID security groups and M365 groups \u2013 and when to use them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In Microsoft cloud environments, groups control access to resources and collaboration. Two different types of groups are used: <strong>Entra ID security groups<\/strong> and <strong>Microsoft 365 groups (M365 groups)<\/strong>, each with clearly defined tasks.<\/p>\n<p>Entra ID security groups regulate technical access to resources and roles. M365 groups connect users with tools for digital collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we explain the <strong>difference<\/strong> between Entra ID security groups and M365 groups, <strong>areas of application<\/strong>, and <strong>limitations of both group types<\/strong> \u2013 so you can use the right structures in your environment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/en\/contact\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"ButtonBeratung2 aligncenter\">We\u2019ll be happy to advise you<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/en\/difference-entra-id-security-groups-m365-groups\/#Technically_clear_separation_between_security_and_M365_groups\" >Technically clear separation between security and M365 groups<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/en\/difference-entra-id-security-groups-m365-groups\/#Security_groups_Precise_control_of_technical_access\" >Security groups: Precise control of technical access<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/en\/difference-entra-id-security-groups-m365-groups\/#M365_groups_Focus_on_collaboration_and_communication\" >M365 groups: Focus on collaboration and communication<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/en\/difference-entra-id-security-groups-m365-groups\/#Which_group_is_suitable_for_what_and_what_should_be_avoided\" >Which group is suitable for what and what should be avoided<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/en\/difference-entra-id-security-groups-m365-groups\/#Role_assignment_PIM_and_dynamic_memberships\" >Role assignment, PIM, and dynamic memberships<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/en\/difference-entra-id-security-groups-m365-groups\/#Role_assignment_with_Microsoft_Entra_PIM\" >Role assignment with Microsoft Entra PIM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/en\/difference-entra-id-security-groups-m365-groups\/#Dynamic_memberships_in_Entra_ID\" >Dynamic memberships in Entra ID<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/en\/difference-entra-id-security-groups-m365-groups\/#Management_naming_policies_and_lifecycle_rules\" >Management, naming policies, and lifecycle rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/en\/difference-entra-id-security-groups-m365-groups\/#Email_features_external_members_and_visibility\" >Email features, external members, and visibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/en\/difference-entra-id-security-groups-m365-groups\/#my-IAM_RealGroup_for_easier_group_management\" >my-IAM RealGroup for easier group management<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/en\/difference-entra-id-security-groups-m365-groups\/#How_RealGroup_optimizes_group_management_in_the_cloud\" >How RealGroup optimizes group management in the cloud<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/en\/difference-entra-id-security-groups-m365-groups\/#RealGroup_in_practice\" >RealGroup in practice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/en\/difference-entra-id-security-groups-m365-groups\/#Advanced_group_automation\" >Advanced group automation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/en\/difference-entra-id-security-groups-m365-groups\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/en\/difference-entra-id-security-groups-m365-groups\/#More_about_the_my-IAM_platform\" >More about the my-IAM platform<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technically_clear_separation_between_security_and_M365_groups\"><\/span>Technically clear separation between security and M365 groups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security_groups_Precise_control_of_technical_access\"><\/span>Security groups: Precise control of technical access<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Security groups in Entra ID<\/strong> are designed to bundle <strong>permissions for resources<\/strong>. They can contain <strong>users, devices, and service principals<\/strong>. Nested groups are also possible; however, groups that have been synchronized from the local Active Directory are subject to restrictions.<\/p>\n<p>The groups are not intended for communication or collaboration, but rather for the <strong>precise assignment of technical rights<\/strong>. They can be integrated into Entra ID roles, incorporated into conditional access policies, and used for SaaS applications, on-premises resources, or SharePoint access.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29824\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29824\" class=\"imgshadow wp-image-29824 size-large\" title=\"Difference between security groups and M365 groups: Use of security groups\" src=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/security-groups-1024x704.png\" alt=\"Difference between security groups and M365 groups: Use of security groups\" width=\"1024\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/security-groups-1024x704.png 1024w, https:\/\/my-iam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/security-groups-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/my-iam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/security-groups-768x528.png 768w, https:\/\/my-iam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/security-groups-1536x1055.png 1536w, https:\/\/my-iam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/security-groups.png 1627w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29824\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Security groups are usually managed in the Microsoft Entra Admin Center.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"M365_groups_Focus_on_collaboration_and_communication\"><\/span>M365 groups: Focus on collaboration and communication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In contrast, <strong>M365 froups<\/strong> are designed for user groups that need <strong>shared communication, file storage, and task coordination<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>When you create an M365 group, <strong>several services are automatically activated<\/strong>. These include a group mailbox in Exchange Online, a SharePoint team website, a shared calendar, a Planner board, a OneNote notebook, and optionally a team in Microsoft Teams. This linking happens automatically and cannot be selectively controlled.<\/p>\n<p>The functionality of an M365 group is available <strong>exclusively to users<\/strong>. Devices and other groups cannot be members.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29826\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29826\" class=\"imgshadow wp-image-29826 size-large\" title=\"Difference between security groups and M365 groups: Use of M365 groups\" src=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/microsoft-365-groups-1024x750.png\" alt=\"Difference between security groups and M365 groups: Use of M365 groups\" width=\"1024\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/microsoft-365-groups-1024x750.png 1024w, https:\/\/my-iam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/microsoft-365-groups-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/my-iam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/microsoft-365-groups-768x562.png 768w, https:\/\/my-iam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/microsoft-365-groups.png 1535w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29826\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">M365 groups can be maintained via multiple interfaces.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_group_is_suitable_for_what_and_what_should_be_avoided\"><\/span>Which group is suitable for what and what should be avoided<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>\u2699\ufe0f Entra ID security groups<\/strong> are suitable for targeted access to applications, services, and data. They can be dynamically controlled via attributes and allow differentiated assignment at the user or device level.<\/p>\n<p>Rules such as <strong>location<\/strong> or <strong>operating system<\/strong> can be used for devices, and attributes such as <strong>department<\/strong> or <strong>city<\/strong> can be used for users. This form of control enables <strong>low-maintenance administration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83e\udd1d M365 groups<\/strong>, on the other hand, not only bundle <strong>users<\/strong>, but also grant <strong>access to all associated applications<\/strong> via their membership. This close coupling is ideal for <strong>projects, teams<\/strong> and <strong>collaboration<\/strong>, but unsuitable for purely technical access control.<\/p>\n<p>It is particularly important to <strong>distinguish between nested groups<\/strong>: <br \/>\n\ud83d\udeab M365 groups cannot be used as members of other groups, and security groups cannot be combined with M365 groups. License assignment to nested security groups is also not possible.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">This <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">again <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">highlights <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">difference <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">security <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">groups <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">M365 <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">groups<\/span> <span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">introduce <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">in <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">terms <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">of <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">structure <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">interoperability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_assignment_PIM_and_dynamic_memberships\"><\/span>Role assignment, PIM, and dynamic memberships<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_assignment_with_Microsoft_Entra_PIM\"><\/span>Role assignment with Microsoft Entra PIM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A key <strong>advantage of Entra ID security groups<\/strong> is the <strong>assignment of roles<\/strong> via <strong>Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management (PIM)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Role-assignable groups:<\/strong> Groups can be defined as \u201crole-assignable,\u201d which allows administrative rights to be assigned temporarily (e.g., SharePoint administrators).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assignment types:<\/strong> Assignment can be <strong>active<\/strong> (direct) or <strong>\u201celigible\u201d<\/strong> (activated when needed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Security features:<\/strong> In conjunction with <strong>expiration dates, approval workflows<\/strong> and <strong>limited activation times<\/strong>, highly secure role concepts can be mapped.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_29828\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29828\" class=\"imgshadow wp-image-29828 size-large\" title=\"Privileged Identity Management (PIM) in the Microsoft Entra Admin Center\" src=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Privileged-Identity-Management-1024x781.png\" alt=\"Privileged Identity Management (PIM) in the Microsoft Entra Admin Center\" width=\"1024\" height=\"781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Privileged-Identity-Management-1024x781.png 1024w, https:\/\/my-iam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Privileged-Identity-Management-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/my-iam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Privileged-Identity-Management-768x586.png 768w, https:\/\/my-iam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Privileged-Identity-Management.png 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29828\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PIM helps to make highly privileged access more secure and minimize it.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dynamic_memberships_in_Entra_ID\"><\/span>Dynamic memberships in Entra ID<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Dynamic memberships enable flexible management of group memberships based on user and device attributes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Availability in security groups: <\/strong>Dynamic memberships are available for security groups based on <strong>user and device attributes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Availability in M365 groups:<\/strong> Dynamic memberships are also possible for M365 groups, but <strong>only for users<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Rules can be combined and complex queries can be created using Entra ID. Typical criteria include location, department affiliation, or device class.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Management_naming_policies_and_lifecycle_rules\"><\/span>Management, naming policies, and lifecycle rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Group management is performed via different admin portals depending on the type:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Security groups<\/strong> are primarily maintained in the <strong>Microsoft Entra Admin Center<\/strong>. Dynamic memberships, role assignments, and access controls can also be configured there.<\/li>\n<li><b>M365 groups<\/b> are also managed in the <b>Microsoft 365 Admin Center<\/b>, <b>Teams Admin Center<\/b>, or directly in <b>Outlook<\/b> and <b>Teams<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Naming policies<\/strong> and <strong>group lifecycles<\/strong> (e.g., automatic expiration dates) are managed centrally in the <strong>Microsoft Entra Admin Center<\/strong> or via PowerShell.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Groups can either be populated directly with members or controlled by rules. The role of the group owner is particularly important, as it allows the addition and removal of members to be delegated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Naming policies<\/strong> can be defined to structure the group inventory. You can enforce <strong>uniform prefixes or suffixes<\/strong> such as \u201cBerlin Sales\u201d or \u201cIT Munich.\u201d In addition, a block list prevents unwanted terms.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>lifespan of groups<\/strong> can be controlled using expiration rules. Groups that have not been used for a defined period of time can be deleted automatically. Inactive behavior is checked in advance, and the period is automatically extended if activity is detected. Deleted groups can only be restored via the Entra Admin Center or PowerShell, not via Teams.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Email_features_external_members_and_visibility\"><\/span>Email features, external members, and visibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>M365 groups<\/strong> have a <strong>shared mailbox<\/strong> and a <strong>group address<\/strong>. This address can be visible or hidden in the global address list. Public groups are visible to all users and can be joined by anyone, while private groups require approval.<\/p>\n<p>For <strong>security groups<\/strong>, email addressing is only possible if they are <strong>mail-enabled<\/strong>, such as a mail-enabled security group or distribution list. These groups can only be managed via the Exchange Admin Center. Devices and other groups cannot be members of these groups.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"my-IAM_RealGroup_for_easier_group_management\"><\/span>my-IAM RealGroup for easier group management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_RealGroup_optimizes_group_management_in_the_cloud\"><\/span>How RealGroup optimizes group management in the cloud<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The my-IAM RealGroup service from FirstAttribute offers a <strong>well-designed addition to groups<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 The solution <strong>synchronizes group memberships across system boundaries<\/strong> and connects Entra ID, Active Directory, Microsoft Teams, and third-party applications into a consistent authorization system.<\/p>\n<p>RealGroup detects <strong>changes in source systems in real time<\/strong> and automatically transfers them to target systems. This eliminates the need for manual maintenance of group memberships across multiple environments.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RealGroup_in_practice\"><\/span>RealGroup in practice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>RealGroup allows you to <strong>create, edit, and delete Entra groups directly via user-friendly interfaces<\/strong>, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstware.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FirstWare IDM-Portal<\/a>. Administrators can view all groups centrally, edit members and owners, and control group membership via an intuitive interface.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgshadow aligncenter wp-image-29842 size-full\" title=\"Manage Entra ID groups in the IDM-Portal\" src=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Using-RealGroup-in-IDM-Portal.gif\" alt=\"Manage Entra ID groups in the IDM-Portal\" width=\"1088\" height=\"694\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/en\/contact\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"ButtonBeratung aligncenter\">Contact us \u2013 we are here for you!<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In conjunction with <a href=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/en\/peopleconnect\/\">my-IAM PeopleConnect<\/a>, groups can be used as distribution lists in the global address book, which is particularly useful for communication processes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advanced_group_automation\"><\/span>Advanced group automation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Technically, RealGroup works with Delta API, ODATA interfaces, and RealTalk technology. This allows <strong>processing of group information from different source systems<\/strong>. Using <strong>mapping<\/strong>, <strong>members can be automatically assigned the appropriate roles and resources<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>A practical scenario is the synchronization of project roles with Microsoft Teams. Project managers get full access, developers only access relevant project files, testers access dedicated test areas, and stakeholders only have read access. All changes in the organization affect the group structure without delay.<\/p>\n<p>RealGroup thus extends the capabilities of Microsoft&#8217;s on-board tools with a flexible, scalable, and automated solution for the <strong>entire group management lifecycle<\/strong>. Especially in dynamic environments with frequent role changes, multiple systems, and high governance requirements, RealGroup is a robust addition to the Entra and M365 structure.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the end of the day, knowing the difference security groups and M365 groups makes it much easier to set things up the right way in your Microsoft environment. Security groups are great for controlling access and permissions, while M365 groups are all about helping people work and collaborate better. Mixing them up can quickly lead to unnecessary complexity or risks. When you understand how each group type works, you can plan more effectively, manage more efficiently, and build a setup that runs smoothly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_about_the_my-IAM_platform\"><\/span>More about the my-IAM platform<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-28423\" title=\"my-IAM platform\" src=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/my-IAM-platform-logo-210x300.png\" alt=\"my-IAM platform\" width=\"110\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/my-IAM-platform-logo-210x300.png 210w, https:\/\/my-iam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/my-IAM-platform-logo.png 491w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 110px) 100vw, 110px\" \/>The my-IAM platform unifies all identities from various source systems and makes them available for any kind of applications and apps. Alongside the Teams-integrated app <a href=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/en\/peopleconnect\/\">my-IAM PeopleConnect<\/a>, it includes the business services <a href=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/en\/realidentity\/\">my-IAM RealIdentity<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/en\/realgroup\/\">my-IAM RealGroup<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/my-iam.com\/en\/book-a-demo\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"ButtonBeratung2 aligncenter\">Book an online demo now<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">You can also reach our team by phone at<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:+4981969984330\"><strong>+49 8196 998 4330<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Microsoft cloud environments, groups control access to resources and collaboration. 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