AWS root account activity

Cortex XSIAM Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

Product
Cortex XSIAM
Last date published
2026-03-10
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

1 Day

Required Data

  • Requires:
    • AWS Audit Log

Detection Modules

Cloud

Detector Tags

ATT&CK Tactic

Initial Access (TA0001)

ATT&CK Technique

Valid Accounts: Cloud Accounts (T1078.004)

Severity

Informational

Description

The AWS root account has successfully performed an operation in the project.

Attacker's Goals

Use legitimate credentials of a cloud account to access resources.

Investigative actions

  • Look for any signs the Root user is compromised.
  • Determine if the Root credentials need to be changed.