Okta account unlock

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

Product
Cortex XDR
Last date published
2024-12-03
Category
Analytics Alert Reference
Order
Alert name

Synopsis

Activation Period

14 Days

Training Period

30 Days

Test Period

1 Hour

Deduplication Period

3 Hours

Required Data

  • Requires:
    • Okta Audit Log

Detection Modules

Identity Threat Module

Detector Tags

Okta Audit Analytics

ATT&CK Tactic

Initial Access (TA0001)

ATT&CK Technique

Valid Accounts (T1078)

Severity

Informational

Description

Okta user account was unlocked.

Attacker's Goals

The attacker's goal is to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or resources and to gain control over the locked account.

Investigative actions

  • Monitor the user account for indications of compromise, such as irregular login patterns or atypical activities.
  • Examine the user's actions preceding and following the activation of the alert.
  • Initiate contact with the user to verify the authenticity of the account unlock action.
  • Check account the user successfully authenticated after the event.
  • Continue monitoring the account for any subsequent actions that may indicate suspicious behavior.

Variations

Okta account unlock with suspicious characteristics

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

Initial Access (TA0001)

ATT&CK Technique

Valid Accounts (T1078)

Severity

Low

Description

Okta user account was unlocked.

Attacker's Goals

The attacker's goal is to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or resources and to gain control over the locked account.

Investigative actions

  • Monitor the user account for indications of compromise, such as irregular login patterns or atypical activities.
  • Examine the user's actions preceding and following the activation of the alert.
  • Initiate contact with the user to verify the authenticity of the account unlock action.
  • Check account the user successfully authenticated after the event.
  • Continue monitoring the account for any subsequent actions that may indicate suspicious behavior.