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Windows Event ID 6416 - A new external device was recognized by the system.
| Event ID | 6416 |
| Category | Process tracking |
| Sub category | Plug and play |
| Description | A new external device was recognized by the system. |
When the system recognizes a new external device (for example a USB), event ID 6416 is logged.
This log data gives the following information:
| Subject: User who performed the action |
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Why event ID 6416 needs to be monitored?
- Prevention of privilege abuse
- Detection of potential malicious activity
- Operational purposes like getting information on user activity like user attendance, peak logon times, etc.
- Compliance mandates
Pro tip:
User management audit reports from ADAudit Plus help in monitoring user management actions in real-time and maintaining a record of actions done by users, administrators and technicians that helps in efficient functioning of an organization.
Event 6416 applies to the following operating systems:
- Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1
- Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10