AWS Config Recorder stopped

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:
    • AWS Audit Log

Detection Modules

Cloud

Detector Tags

ATT&CK Tactic

Defense Evasion (TA0005)

ATT&CK Technique

Impair Defenses: Disable or Modify Cloud Logs (T1562.008)

Severity

Informational

Description

Configuration Recorder was stopped for a resource in AWS Config.

Attacker's Goals

An attacker may change the configuration of the affected resource to remain undetected.

Investigative actions

  • Check the identity which stopped the configuration recording.
  • Check what resources are affected by this change.