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5070 A cryptographic function property modification was attempted

Written when a modification of a cryptographic function property is attempted. It is one of a family of events capturing CNG configuration changes.

Overview

The subcategory is Audit Other Policy Change Events. It is generated when a modification of a CNG cryptographic function property is attempted. Whereas 5069 is the operation version, this indicates a modification. It is the last of the CNG configuration audit family (5063 to 5070).

How it is triggered

  • A settings change to a cryptographic function property.

Security review points

  • It is a configuration-change event with low individual security value. If you suspect tampering with the crypto configuration, confirm it together with the family (5063 to 5069).

Notes for log review

  • Monitor crypto-configuration events as a group and note unfamiliar changes.

Key fields

FieldMeaning
OperationThe modification type
SubjectThe acting subject

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