Analytics BIOC Informational

AWS STS temporary credentials were generated

AWS STS temporary credentials were generated for an AWS identity.

Module:
Cortex Cloud
Licensed by:
Cloud Runtime Security (CRS)
Data source:
AWS Audit Log
ATT&CK tactics: Persistence (TA0003) Initial Access (TA0001) Credential Access (TA0006)
ATT&CK techniques: Valid Accounts: Cloud Accounts (T1078.004) Trusted Relationship (T1199) Forge Web Credentials (T1606)
Attacker's goals:

Gain access and persistence to AWS account.

Investigative actions:

Check which operation executed with the new credentials.

Test period:
N/A (single event)
Deduplication:
5 Days