IAM policy default version was changed

Cortex XSIAM Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

Product
Cortex XSIAM
Last date published
2026-01-27
Category
Analytics Alert Reference
Index by
Alert name

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

ATT&CK Technique

Account Manipulation: Additional Cloud Roles (T1098.003)

Severity

Informational

Description

A cloud identity set the specified version of an AWS IAM policy as the policy's default.

Attacker's Goals

Add additional cloud roles or permissions to maintain persistent access or escalate permissions.

Investigative actions

  • Investigate any unusual activity originating from the suspected identity.