Analytics BIOC Low

GCP IAM deny policy creation

An identity created a GCP IAM deny policy.

Module:
Cortex Cloud
Licensed by:
Cloud Runtime Security (CRS)
Data source:
Gcp Audit Log
ATT&CK tactics: Impact (TA0040)
ATT&CK techniques: Account Access Removal (T1531)
Attacker's goals:

Interrupt availability of cloud resources by inhibiting access to accounts utilized by legitimate users.

Investigative actions:

Examine the details of the created deny policy. Review the recent activity of the identity.

Test period:
N/A (single event)
Deduplication:
5 Days
1 variation:
  • Unusual GCP IAM deny policy creation Medium (parent: Low)