Configuring an audit policy on a Windows device

May 15, 2024

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To configure audit policies on a device:

  1. Open the Run window by pressing the key combination Win+R.
  2. In the opened window, type secpol.msc and click OK.

    The Local security policy window opens.

  3. Select Security SettingsLocal policiesAudit policy.
  4. In the pane on the right, double-click to open the properties of the policy for which you want to enable an audit of successful and unsuccessful attempts.
  5. In the <Policy name> properties window, on the Local security setting tab, select the Success and Failure check boxes to track successful and interrupted attempts.

    It is recommended to enable an audit of successful and unsuccessful attempts for the following policies:

    • Audit Logon
    • Audit Policy Change
    • Audit System Events
    • Audit Logon Events
    • Audit Account Management

Configuration of an audit policy on the device is complete.

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