I have a client requirement where the CMDB Asset structure (CIs, hierarchy, relationships) needs to stay in sync with the IRM Entity framework.
In simple terms, we want the Entities in IRM to automatically reflect whatever is present in the CMDB—including which items are in scope and how they are grouped—without manually creating or updating Entities.
I understand that IRM Entities usually reference CMDB records through Entity Types + Entity Filters, not modify them.
Also, I’ve seen suggestions to use CMDB Query Builder queries tagged for GRC scoping to dynamically pull CIs into Entity Types.
What I need help with:
- Best practices for mapping CMDB tables/relationships to IRM Entity Types
- Ensuring Entities auto‑update when CIs change (added/retired)
- Whether tools like Crowe IRM Entity Manager help in syncing CMDB → IRM dependencies automatically
- Any recommended approach to keep both models aligned without custom heavy scripting
If you’ve implemented CMDB‑to‑Entity synchronization or dynamic scoping, please share how you approached it.
Thanks!
