Appendix

There is a significant number of Windows Event Log types available to IT and security professionals. This Appendix includes the most critical events that pertain to security and incident investigations and have been provided as a reference.

Event ID

Event type

Primary use

Event log

21

Remote desktop services: session logon succeeded.

Event correlation, lateral movement, scoping

TerminalServices-LocalSession Manager/Operational

25

Remote desktop services: session reconnection succeeded.

Event correlation, lateral movement, scoping

TerminalServices-LocalSession Manager/Operational

102

This event is logged when the terminal services gateway service requires a valid Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)

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