System Services: Microsoft Key Distribution ServiceID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:56168 | Date: (C)2019-07-05 (M)2023-07-04 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
This service is used to protect data through the Group Data Protection API. It is also used to support a number of system features including BitLocker on clustered volumes, Managed Service Accounts, and secure DNS. If this service is stopped, those features will no longer work.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services!Microsoft Key Distribution Service
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\KdsSvc!Start
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |