CloudTrail logging deletion

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by data source

Product
Cortex XDR
Last date published
2026-05-18
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:
    • AWS Audit Log

Detection Modules

Cloud

Detector Tags

ATT&CK Tactic

Defense Evasion (TA0005)

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Informational

Description

CloudTrail logging trail deletion.

Attacker's Goals

Evade detection by limiting collected data.

Investigative actions

  • Verify whether the identity attempted to delete the trail.
  • Determine whether an additional trail needs to be enabled.

Variations

Successful CloudTrail logging deletion by a non-admin identity

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

Defense Evasion (TA0005)

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Medium

Description

CloudTrail logging trail deletion.

Attacker's Goals

Evade detection by limiting collected data.

Investigative actions

  • Verify whether the identity attempted to delete the trail.
  • Determine whether an additional trail needs to be enabled.


Successful CloudTrail logging deletion by an unusual identity

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

Defense Evasion (TA0005)

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Low

Description

CloudTrail logging trail deletion.

Attacker's Goals

Evade detection by limiting collected data.

Investigative actions

  • Verify whether the identity attempted to delete the trail.
  • Determine whether an additional trail needs to be enabled.