Object Access Event: 4894

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Object Access » Object Access Event: 4894

Event ID 4894 – Certificate Services Imported And Archived A Key

Event ID 4894
Category Object Access: Certification Services
Type Success Audit

When a key is imported and archived by Certificate Services, event ID 4894 is logged. This log has only one field of information, which is the "Request ID" field.

Why does event ID 4894 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 4894 applies to the following operating systems:

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