# Ensure 'Xbox Live Auth Manager (XblAuthManager)' is set to 'Disabled'

Necessity: The 'Xbox Live Auth Manager' service provides authentication and authorization services for interacting with Xbox Live. On systems not used for gaming or Xbox-related applications, this service is non-essential. Disabling non-essential services is a critical security best practice that reduces the system's attack surface, minimizing potential vectors for exploitation and adhering to the principle of least functionality. An unnecessary running service consumes system resources and could contain vulnerabilities that an attacker might leverage. Auditing and Remediation: The audit script checks the current 'StartType' of the 'XblAuthManager' service to determine its configuration state. The remediation script directly modifies this state using the 'Set-Service' cmdlet, allowing an administrator to enforce the desired policy, such as disabling the service. Recommended State Rationale: The recommended state for Basic, Moderate, and Strict levels is 'Disabled'. This service is not required for standard enterprise or server operations. From a security perspective, there is no benefit to leaving it enabled unless the system's explicit purpose involves Xbox Live integration. Therefore, the most secure and universally recommended configuration is to disable it, eliminating any associated risk.

## Recommended State Configuration

| Security Level | Value |
|----------------|-------|
| **Basic** | `['Disabled']` |
| **Moderate** | `['Disabled']` |
| **Strict** | `['Disabled']` |
| **Type** | `ENUM` |

## Audit Script Working

PowerShell script to retrieve the startup type of the 'Xbox Live Auth Manager' service. The script must query the 'XblAuthManager' service and return only its 'StartType' property value (e.g., 'Disabled', 'Automatic').

## Remediation Script Working

PowerShell script that accepts a single positional command-line argument specifying the desired startup type. The script must use this argument with the 'Set-Service' cmdlet to configure the 'XblAuthManager' service and must return '$true' upon successful modification or '$false' if an error occurs.

