Azure Service principal/Application creation

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Cortex XDR
Last date published
2024-12-03
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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

Persistence (TA0003)

ATT&CK Technique

Account Manipulation (T1098)

Severity

Informational

Description

An Azure Service principal/Application was created.

Attacker's Goals

To gain persistent access and elevate privileges within the environment.

Investigative actions

  • Look for any unusual behavior originated from the suspected identity, and check if they're compromised.