AWS Password Policy Discovery

Cortex XSIAM Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

Product
Cortex XSIAM
Last date published
2026-03-01
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

5 Days

Required Data

  • Requires:
    • AWS Audit Log

Detection Modules

Cloud

Detector Tags

ATT&CK Tactic

Discovery (TA0007)

ATT&CK Technique

Password Policy Discovery (T1201)

Severity

Informational

Description

A cloud identity has viewed the AWS account password policy.

Attacker's Goals

Obtaining the account password policy facilitates password brute-force attacks and enables lateral movement.

Investigative actions

  • Investigate any unusual activity originating from the suspected identity.