A Google Workspace identity used the security investigation tool

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by data source
Product
Cortex XDR
Last date published
2024-12-03
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:
    • Google Workspace Audit Logs

Detection Modules

Identity Threat Module

Detector Tags

ATT&CK Tactic

Collection (TA0009)

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Informational

Description

  • A Google Workspace identity used the security investigation tool
  • The Google Workspace security investigation tool can be abused to access sensitive data.

Attacker's Goals

Access sensitive data.

Investigative actions

  • Check if the identity intended to perform this action, or look for signs that the user account is compromised (e.g. abnormal logins, unusual activity).
  • Determine what data was accessed using the security investigation tool.

Variations

A suspicious Google Workspace identity used the security investigation tool

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

Collection (TA0009)

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Low

Description

  • A Google Workspace identity used the security investigation tool
  • The Google Workspace security investigation tool can be abused to access sensitive data.

Attacker's Goals

Access sensitive data.

Investigative actions

  • Check if the identity intended to perform this action, or look for signs that the user account is compromised (e.g. abnormal logins, unusual activity).
  • Determine what data was accessed using the security investigation tool.