Synopsis
Activation Period |
14 Days |
Training Period |
30 Days |
Test Period |
N/A (single event) |
Deduplication Period |
1 Day |
Required Data |
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Detection Modules |
Identity Analytics |
ATT&CK Tactic |
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ATT&CK Technique |
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Severity |
Low |
Description
A computer account was promoted to a domain controller via a User Account Control (UAC) change.
Attacker's Goals
An attacker may attempt to gain domain administrator privileges.
Investigative actions
- Verify if the domain controller promotion is expected.
- Check if the computer account is a new account.
- Confirm this action with the user who performed the change.
- Follow actions by the account and if it performed a DCSync.