Microsoft will integrate Sysmon directly into Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 next year, eliminating the need for separate installation of this Sysinternals tool. Sysmon, or System Monitor, is used for monitoring and logging system events, making it an essential asset for security applications and threat hunting. With this update, Sysmon will be available via the "Optional features" settings in Windows 11, allowing for simpler deployment and direct updates through Windows Update. Sysmon can track a range of events, from basic process creation to more complex actions like DNS queries and file changes. Users can create custom configuration files to filter events logged to the Windows Event Log. For example, you can configure Sysmon to log executable file creation in specific directories, which helps in monitoring potentially malicious activity. Microsoft plans to maintain Sysmon's core features, including custom configuration support, even as it becomes a built-in utility. The announcement also hints at forthcoming comprehensive documentation and new enterprise management capabilities, including AI-powered threat detection features. For those eager to experiment with Sysmon now, it remains available as a standalone tool on the Sysinternals site, with guidance from community examples to customize its use in various environments.