Local Security Authority Process -

The LSASS process performs several vital security operations:

| Feature | Impact on LSASS | |---------|----------------| | | Credential hashes not stored in LSASS memory. NTLM pass-through not possible. | | Windows Server 2016+ | Default Protected Process Light (PPL) enabled. | | Windows 11 22H2 | LSA Protection always on for supported hardware. | | Domain Controllers | LSASS also holds AD database (NTDS.dit) references; critically sensitive. | local security authority process

The Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) is a critical process in the Windows operating system that plays a vital role in maintaining system security. It is responsible for enforcing security policies, managing user authentication, and providing security-related services to the system. | | Windows 11 22H2 | LSA Protection

lsass.exe Full Name: Local Security Authority Subsystem Service Default Location: C:\Windows\System32\lsass.exe Parent Process: wininit.exe (Windows Initialization Process) Typical Memory Usage: 30–100 MB (varies by system activity) It is responsible for enforcing security policies, managing