Object Access Event: 4871

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Object Access » Object Access Event: 4871

Event ID 4871 – Certificate Services Received A Request To Publish The Certificate Revocation List

Event ID 4871
Category Object Access: Certification Services
Type Success Audit
Description Event 4871 is logged if Certificate Services receives a request to publish the certificate revocation list (CRL).

The log data provides the following information:

  • Next Update
  • Publish Base
  • Publish Delta

Why does event ID 4871 need to be monitored?

If the request is from an unauthorized or unrecognized party, this could be a sign of malicious activity, thus requiring further investigation.

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With 200+ reports and real-time email and SMS alerts, ADAudit Plus tracks all certificate services related events, thus helping you meet your security, operational, and compliance needs with absolute ease.

Event 4871 applies to the following operating systems:

  • Windows 2008 R2 and 7
  • Windows 2012 R2 and 8.1
  • Windows 2016 and 10

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