A user modified an Okta policy rule

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by data source

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

Synopsis

Activation Period

14 Days

Training Period

30 Days

Test Period

N/A (single event)

Deduplication Period

2 Days

Required Data

  • Requires:
    • Okta Audit Log

Detection Modules

Identity Threat Module

Detector Tags

Okta Audit Analytics

ATT&CK Tactic

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Informational

Description

An Okta policy rule was modified by a user, suggesting a potential compromise of the account.

Attacker's Goals

An attacker may attempt to modify an Okta policy rule to weaken an organization's security controls.

Investigative actions

  • Follow further actions done by the account.
  • Verify that the configuration change was expected.
  • Look for signs that the user account is compromised (e.g. abnormal logins, unusual activity).
  • Investigate if any other security policies have been changed or removed.

Variations

A user modified an Okta policy rule with suspicious characteristics

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Low

Description

An Okta policy rule was modified by a suspicious user, suggesting a potential compromise of the account.

Attacker's Goals

An attacker may attempt to modify an Okta policy rule to weaken an organization's security controls.

Investigative actions

  • Follow further actions done by the account.
  • Verify that the configuration change was expected.
  • Look for signs that the user account is compromised (e.g. abnormal logins, unusual activity).
  • Investigate if any other security policies have been changed or removed.