failed logon auditing

Failed logon auditing in Windows 10 and Windows 11 helps track unsuccessful sign-in attempts, which can indicate forgotten passwords, misconfigured services, saved credential problems, Remote Desktop probing, or potential break-in attempts. This tag covers enabling the correct audit policy to record failed logons in the Security event log, testing the configuration, and reviewing results using Event Viewer. Content includes guidance for Windows 10 and Windows 11, with notes for Home editions and domain-joined PCs. The tag is relevant for users seeking to monitor security events and troubleshoot authentication issues through audit policy settings.