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PowerShell Techniques for Active Directory Account Lockout Analysis

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🔑 PowerShell Techniques for Tracing Active Directory Account Lockouts. In a recent article, IT administrator Tom Wechsler outlines methods for identifying the causes of account lockouts and incorrect password entries in Active Directory using PowerShell. He emphasizes the importance of configuring “Advanced Audit Policy Configuration” in group policies and provides detailed PowerShell scripts to query Windows event logs for account lockout events (ID 4740) and failed login attempts (ID 4625). The article also references MITRE techniques related to account access and brute force attacks, offering a foundational understanding for administrators seeking to enhance their security practices. For further details, the full article can be accessed here.

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