White Paper: The Windows Local Security Authority Subsystem (LSASS) 1. Architectural Overview
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. local security authority process
The , residing in the lsass.exe process, is a critical Windows component responsible for enforcing security policies, authenticating users, and managing sensitive credentials like Kerberos tickets and password hashes. White Paper: The Windows Local Security Authority Subsystem