One Identity Unveils Active Roles 8.6 with Enhanced Security and Administration

One Identity has released Active Roles 8.6, a product update that bolsters security, expands API capabilities, and enhances authentication flexibility. The new version, which debuted on July 27, 2026, builds upon previous iterations 8.3, 8.4, and 8.5, correcting a configuration security flaw in RSTS and supersedes earlier releases. As opposed to a visual overhaul, Active Roles 8.6 prioritizes an improved administrator and integration experience.

Among the enhancements is the addition of the Active Roles REST API, as well as Redistributable Secure Token Server capabilities facilitating API access and SAML 2.0 federated authentication. The product maintains its familiar, configurable UI akin to Microsoft Active Directory, designed to minimize the learning curve for seasoned AD administrators.

Centralized control is a key focus, with the product streamlining management across Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 through a single console. This consolidation, coupled with support for PowerShell and VBScript, ensures that administrators retain familiar tools and interaction patterns. Together, these features strengthen Active Roles' position as a leading Active Directory management solution.

One Identity's Active Roles 8.6 has been named the #1 solution in Active Directory Management on PeerSpot, with an 8.5/10 rating from 92 reviews. The product is also leading in category mindshare at 11.7%, up from 10.4% year-over-year, and is the most searched solution in the category. Known for identity governance and administration, privileged access management, and access management solutions, One Identity has managed over 500 million identities for more than 11,000 organizations worldwide.