Azure Automation Runbook Deletion

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

Product
Cortex XDR
Last date published
2026-03-01
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:
    • Azure Audit Log

Detection Modules

Cloud

Detector Tags

ATT&CK Tactic

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Informational

Description

An Azure Automation runbook was deleted. This could disrupt business automation processes or remove a malicious runbook that was part of an attack.

Attacker's Goals

Stop business services.

Investigative actions

  • Check which runbook was deleted and whether it is malicious or valid.