An AWS RDS Global Cluster Deletion

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

Product
Cortex XDR
Last date published
2024-10-08
Category
Analytics Alert Reference
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Synopsis

Activation Period

14 Days

Training Period

30 Days

Test Period

N/A (single event)

Deduplication Period

1 Day

Required Data

  • Requires:
    • AWS Audit Log

Detection Modules

Cloud

Detector Tags

ATT&CK Tactic

Impact (TA0040)

ATT&CK Technique

Data Destruction (T1485)

Severity

Informational

Description

An AWS RDS global cluster was deleted.

Attacker's Goals

Destruction of data.

Investigative actions

  • Check for existing backups for the deleted cluster was.
  • Check if a secondary cluster exists, which was detached before the global deletion.