Azure group creation/deletion

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by data source

Product
Cortex XDR
Last date published
2025-06-24
Category
Analytics Alert Reference
Index by
data source

Synopsis

Activation Period

14 Days

Training Period

30 Days

Test Period

N/A (single event)

Deduplication Period

5 Days

Required Data

  • Requires one of the following data sources:
    • Azure Audit Log
      OR
    • Microsoft Graph Logs

Detection Modules

Cloud

Detector Tags

Microsoft Graph Activity Logs

ATT&CK Tactic

Persistence (TA0003)

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Informational

Description

A group in Azure was created or deleted.

Attacker's Goals

Gain persistence to the environment.

Investigative actions

  • Check group's assigned roles.
  • Check which members were added to the group.