Object Access Event: 4890

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Object Access » Object Access Event: 4890

Event ID 4890 – The Certificate Manager Settings For Certificate Services Changed.

Event ID 4890
Category Object Access: Certification Services
Type Success Audit

If the settings in the Certificate Manager tab of the CA properties dialog is modified, then event 4890 is logged. The log provides the following information:

  • Enable: Yes ("Restrict Certificate Managers" is selecetd.)
  • Enable: No ("Do not restrict certificate managers" is selected.)

Why does event ID 4890 need to be monitored?

This event should be monitored to detect anomalous and malicious activity, and to prevent privilege abuse.

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Event 4890 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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