What is a recommended practice when creating groups in CrowdStrike?

When creating groups in CrowdStrike, dynamic groups are preferred for their flexibility. This approach allows administrators to automatically include devices based on specific criteria, such as operating system type, geographical location, or other attributes. As devices meet or change their status against the defined criteria, they are automatically added or removed from the group. This dynamic nature makes it easier to manage large and changing environments without the need for constant manual updates.

Employing dynamic groups also enhances operational efficiency, as administrators do not need to continuously monitor and manually adjust static groups. Instead, they can rely on the automatically updated composition of dynamic groups, ensuring that policy enforcement and visibility are consistently aligned with the current state of the environment. This capability is particularly beneficial in large organizations where device characteristics may frequently change.

In contrast, static groups require manual intervention for changes, which can lead to challenges in maintaining accurate group memberships and applying policies consistently. Therefore, the use of dynamic groups aligns well with best practices for managing security configurations and resources efficiently.