Defender for Identity - Automatic Windows Event Auditing Configuration

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:29:46 +0000

One of the most common issues we encounter during Defender for Identity assessments is misconfiguration. Many organizations assume that installing the sensor is the final step, but proper post-installation configuration is just as important.

In particular, enabling the required Windows event auditing policies is essential for full detection capabilities. Without these settings, functionality is degraded and health notifications start to appear.

Defender for Identity relies on specific Windows audit categories and subcategories to capture critical events.

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Defender for Identity - Automatic Windows Event Auditing Configuration