PIM privilege member removal

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

Product
Cortex XDR
Last date published
2025-11-09
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:
    • Azure Audit Log

Detection Modules

Cloud

Detector Tags

ATT&CK Tactic

Impact (TA0040)

ATT&CK Technique

Account Access Removal (T1531)

Severity

Informational

Description

A cloud identity has removed a user's privileged role within PIM.

Attacker's Goals

  • Disrupt system and network access by blocking legitimate user accounts.

Investigative actions

  • Investigate the suspected identity who initiated the removal.
  • Identify the privileged accounts that were affected.
  • Review the current access rights of the privileged accounts.