312-85 Threat Hunting And Detection Practice Question
A hunt for unusual Kerberos activity reveals an 'AS-REP Roasting' attack. What specific event indicator should the analyst look for in domain controller logs?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Event ID 4768 with pre-auth not required
AS-REP Roasting targets accounts that do not require Kerberos pre-authentication.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Event ID 4771
Why it's wrong here
4771 indicates a Kerberos pre-auth failure.
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Event ID 4624
Why it's wrong here
4624 is a general logon event.
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Event ID 4769
Why it's wrong here
4769 is a TGS request, related to Kerberoasting, not AS-REP Roasting.
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Event ID 4768 with pre-auth not required
Why this is correct
Event ID 4768 (TGT Request) shows the Kerberos pre-authentication requirement status.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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