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Script to create a Kerberos Token Size Report

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SCRIPT UPDATED 22nd September 2017

This PowerShell script will enumerate all user accounts in a Domain, calculate their estimated Token Size and create a report of the top x users in CSV format.

However, before I talk about the script it’s important to provide some background information on Kerberos token size; how to calculate it; and how to manage it.

The Kerberos token size grows depending on the following facts:

  • Amount of direct and indirect (nested) group memberships.
    • Distribution groups are not included in the token, but all security groups are included.
    • All group scopes are included in the token evaluation.
  • Whether or not the user has a SID history, and if so, the number of entries.
  • Authentication method (username/password or multi-factor like Smart Cards).
  • The user is enabled for Kerberos delegation.
  • Local user rights assigned to the user.

If it grows beyond the default maximum allowed size…

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