win:security 4692
Backup of data protection master key was attempted.
- Log source
- Windows Security event log
- Host type
- Windows (workstation, member server, domain controller)
- How to enable
- Advanced Audit Policy: Detailed Tracking > Audit DPAPI Activity
- Audit category
- Detailed Tracking
- Audit subcategory
- Audit DPAPI Activity
- Tier, host type
- Recommended
- Techniques
- 0
- Rules depending on it
- Sigma 1
Why this tier
Microsoft Appendix L Medium
By role
| Role | Tier | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Windows workstation | Recommended | Microsoft Appendix L Medium |
| Windows member server | Recommended | Microsoft Appendix L Medium |
| Windows domain controller | Recommended | Microsoft Appendix L Medium |
| Windows web server (IIS), internet-facing | Recommended | Microsoft Appendix L Medium |
Techniques it helps detect
No ATT&CK analytic names this event. Its standing comes from the standards and rules below.
Rules that depend on it
Sigma 1
- DPAPI Domain Master Key Backup Attempt by Roberto Rodriguez @Cyb3rWard0g
Standards and guidance naming it
| Requirement | Relation | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft: Events to monitor with potential criticalityAppendix L: Events to Monitor (Windows Server AD DS best practices) | Names this event | potential criticality Medium: Backup of data protection master key was attempted. |