Analytics BIOC Informational

AWS root account activity

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

Module:
Cortex Cloud
Licensed by:
Cloud Runtime Security (CRS)
Data source:
AWS Audit Log
ATT&CK tactics: Initial Access (TA0001)
ATT&CK techniques: Valid Accounts: Cloud Accounts (T1078.004)
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.

Test period:
N/A (single event)
Deduplication:
1 Day