auditpol command

The auditpol command is used to manage and configure audit policies in Windows, particularly for tracking security events like failed sign-in attempts. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover enabling audit policies via auditpol to log failed logon attempts in the Security event log, testing the configuration, and reviewing results in Event Viewer. The content applies to Windows 10 and Windows 11, with notes for Home editions and domain-joined PCs. The auditpol command is essential for administrators who need to monitor authentication failures as early warnings of potential security issues or misconfigurations.