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Version: 2.3.0

AD-GPOREP-10 - GPO no-apply Group Policy ACE count should be retrievable

Michael Soule
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Overview​

Test-MtAdGpoNoApplyGroupPolicyAceCount​

Counts the number of GPOs missing the "Apply Group Policy" ACE.

Why This Test Matters​

  • Detective control: counts GPOs missing the Apply Group Policy ACE which governs policy application.

Control Type​

Operational

Security Recommendation​

  • Ensure the ACE is present on necessary GPOs or document why it is absent.

How the Test Works​

  • Evaluates GPO reports for HasApplyGroupPolicyAce, counts missing ACE occurrences, and provides a sample list.
  • Test-MtAdGpoNoApplyGroupPolicyAceDetails.

Test Metadata​

FieldValue
Test IDAD-GPOREP-10
SeverityInfo
SuiteActive Directory
CategoryAD.GPOState
PowerShell testTest-MtAdGpoNoApplyGroupPolicyAceCount
TagsAD, AD-GPOREP-10, AD.GPOState

Source​

  • Pester test: tests/ad/gpostate/Test-MtAdGpoNoApplyGroupPolicyAceCount.Tests.ps1
  • PowerShell source: powershell/public/ad/gpostate/Test-MtAdGpoNoApplyGroupPolicyAceCount.ps1