STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 8 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

Windows 11 must have command line process auditing events enabled for failures.

DISA Rule

SV-257770r958412_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-257770

Group Title

SRG-OS-000037-GPOS-00015

Rule Version

WN11-AU-000585

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-002234 - Log the execution of privileged functions.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Go to Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >>Security Settings>> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration >> System Audit Policies >> Detailed Tracking >> Set "Audit Process Creation" to "Failure".

Check Contents

Ensure Audit Process Creation auditing has been enabled:

Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration >> System Audit Policy >> Detailed Tracking >> Audit Process Creation.

If "Audit Process Creation" is not set to "Failure", this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-257770

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN11-AU-000585

Severity Override Guidance

Ensure Audit Process Creation auditing has been enabled:

Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration >> System Audit Policy >> Detailed Tracking >> Audit Process Creation.

If "Audit Process Creation" is not set to "Failure", this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5471