Windows Event ID 4698 – A Scheduled Task Was Created

Event 4698 is logged every time a new scheduled task is created, and is important as it is a change control event. Each task is identified uniquely by its task name. Events related to 4698 are: 4699, 4700, 4701, and 4702.

This log data provides the following information:

• Security ID
• Account Name
• Account Domain
• Logon ID
• Task Name
• Task Content

Why does event ID 4698 need to be monitored?

• To monitor change control events
• To detect abnormal and potentially malicious activity
• To ensure compliance with regulatory mandates

Pro tip:

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