Event ID 4756: A member was added to a security-enabled universal group

Written on domain controllers when an account is added to a universal security group, such as Enterprise Admins or Schema Admins.

Log
Security
Category
Group management

Why it matters

  • Enterprise Admins and Schema Admins should almost always be empty; any addition needs explaining.

What to check

Check the group, the member added and who made the change.

How to turn it on

Advanced Audit Policy: Account Management > Audit Security Group Management.

MITRE ATT&CK

  • T1098 Account Manipulation