AWS Secrets Manager discovery

Cortex XSIAM Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

Product
Cortex XSIAM
Last date published
2026-01-04
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

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Informational

Description

An attempt was made to list secrets from AWS Secrets Manager.

Attacker's Goals

Exfiltrate sensitive secrets stored in AWS Secrets Manager.

Investigative actions

  • Check if the secrets manager activity aligns with known workflows or automation, or if it indicates abnormal activity.
  • Follow further actions done by the identity.

Variations

Unusual AWS Secrets Manager discovery

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Informational

Description

An attempt was made to list secrets from AWS Secrets Manager.

Attacker's Goals

Exfiltrate sensitive secrets stored in AWS Secrets Manager.

Investigative actions

  • Check if the secrets manager activity aligns with known workflows or automation, or if it indicates abnormal activity.
  • Follow further actions done by the identity.