First VPN access from ASN for user

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

1 Day

Required Data

  • Requires one of the following data sources:
    • Palo Alto Networks Global Protect
      OR
    • Third-Party VPNs

Detection Modules

Identity Analytics

Detector Tags

ATT&CK Tactic

Initial Access (TA0001)

ATT&CK Technique

Valid Accounts: Domain Accounts (T1078.002)

Severity

Informational

Description

A user logged in to a VPN with a new ASN.

Attacker's Goals

Use an account that was possibly compromised to gain access to the network.

Investigative actions

  • Confirm that the activity is benign (e.g. the user has switched locations and providers).
  • Verify if the ASN is an approved ASN to authenticate from.
  • Follow further actions done by the user.

Variations

Unusual VPN access from ASN

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

Initial Access (TA0001)

ATT&CK Technique

Valid Accounts: Domain Accounts (T1078.002)

Severity

Low

Description

An unusual VPN login was made by a user.

Attacker's Goals

Use an account that was possibly compromised to gain access to the network.

Investigative actions

  • Confirm that the activity is benign (e.g. the user has switched locations and providers).
  • Verify if the ASN is an approved ASN to authenticate from.
  • Follow further actions done by the user.