Cloud Trail logging deletion

Cortex XSIAM Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

Product
Cortex XSIAM
Last date published
2025-01-19
Category
Analytics Alert Reference
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Alert name

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

Impair Defenses: Disable or Modify Cloud Logs (T1562.008)

Severity

Low

Description

Cloud Trail logging deletion.

Attacker's Goals

An attacker may use this API to hide its actions.

Investigative actions

  • Check if the identity intended to delete the trail.
  • Check if another trail should be enabled.

Variations

Cloud Trail logging deletion by an identity with high administrative activity

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

Defense Evasion (TA0005)

ATT&CK Technique

Impair Defenses: Disable or Modify Cloud Logs (T1562.008)

Severity

Informational

Description

Cloud Trail logging deletion by an identity with high administrative activity.

Attacker's Goals

An attacker may use this API to hide its actions.

Investigative actions

  • Check if the identity intended to delete the trail.
  • Check if another trail should be enabled.