GCP logging sink deletion

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

Product
Cortex XDR
Last date published
2025-12-08
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

5 Days

Required Data

  • Requires:
    • Gcp Audit Log

Detection Modules

Cloud

Detector Tags

ATT&CK Tactic

Defense Evasion (TA0005)

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Informational

Description

A GCP logging sink entity was deleted. Logs that match the logging sink rule will not arrive at their destination.
An attacker might use this technique to evade detection.

Attacker's Goals

Evade detection by limiting collected data.

Investigative actions

  • Identify the logs impacted by the deletion.
  • Review cloud identity activity before and after the deletion.

Variations

GCP logging sink deletion

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

Defense Evasion (TA0005)

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Low

Description

A GCP logging sink entity was deleted. Logs that match the logging sink rule will not arrive at their destination.
An attacker might use this technique to evade detection.

Attacker's Goals

Evade detection by limiting collected data.

Investigative actions

  • Identify the logs impacted by the deletion.
  • Review cloud identity activity before and after the deletion.