Unusual AWS CLI/SDK activity

Cortex XSIAM Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

Product
Cortex XSIAM
Last date published
2025-11-12
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

Execution (TA0002)

ATT&CK Technique

Command and Scripting Interpreter: Cloud API (T1059.009)

Severity

Informational

Description

A cloud identity invoked an API using AWS CLI/SDK for the first time.

Attacker's Goals

Abuse cloud APIs to execute malicious commands.

Investigative actions

  • Investigate any unusual activity originating from the suspected identity.