To enable the security auditing of Active Directory, you can use the following steps:
- Configure Audit Policy Settings: First, you need to configure the audit policy settings on your domain controllers. The audit policy settings determine which security events will be recorded in the security event logs.
- Enable Audit Policy on Domain Controllers: To enable audit policy on domain controllers, use the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) to create a new Group Policy Object (GPO) and link it to the domain controllers organizational unit (OU). Configure the “Audit account logon events”, “Audit directory service access”, “Audit logon events”, and “Audit object access” policy settings to record the security events that you want to track.
- Enable Audit Policy on Workstations: To enable audit policy on workstations, use the GPMC to create a new GPO and link it to the appropriate OU for your workstations. Configure the same policy settings as for domain controllers.
- Configure Audit Policy in Advanced Security Settings: You can also configure the audit policy settings using the Advanced Security Settings dialog box for each domain controller or workstation.
- Monitor Security Event Logs: Once you have enabled the appropriate audit policy settings, you can monitor the security event logs on your domain controllers and workstations to track security events in Active Directory.
By following these steps, you can enable the security auditing of Active Directory and track security events to help identify and address security issues in your environment. It is important to regularly review the security event logs to ensure that your Active Directory environment is secure and that security events are being recorded properly.