This analytic rule is designed to detect disabling of essential Windows Update services including the Update Orchestrator Service, WaaSMedicSvc, and the Windows Update service itself. The rule utilizes Windows Event ID 7040 logs to identify when the start mode of these services is changed to 'disabled.' This behavior is indicative of a potential compromise as adversaries may attempt to disable updates to evade detection and exploit vulnerabilities in the system. Such activity poses a significant security risk, as it allows attackers to maintain persistence and potentially exploit unpatched vulnerabilities. The detection mechanism focuses on the analysis of specific events in the Windows Event Logs to ensure timely identification and response to this malicious activity.