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Windows 11 must have command line process auditing events enabled for failures.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-257770 | WN11-AU-000585 | SV-257770r958412_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| When this policy setting is enabled, the operating system generates audit events when a process fails to start and the name of the program or user that created it. These audit events can assist in understanding how a computer is being used and tracking user activity. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-06-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-61511r953802_chk ) |
|---|
| Ensure Audit Process Creation auditing has been enabled: Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration >> System Audit Policy >> Detailed Tracking >> Audit Process Creation. If "Audit Process Creation" is not set to "Failure", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-61435r956042_fix) |
|---|
| Go to Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >>Security Settings>> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration >> System Audit Policies >> Detailed Tracking >> Set "Audit Process Creation" to "Failure". |