Analytics BIOC Low

Rare RDP session to a remote host

The endpoint performed a rare RDP session to a remote host.

Module:
Platform Analytics
Data source:
Palo Alto Networks Firewall traffic Logs, XDR Agent, Third-Party Firewalls
ATT&CK tactics: Lateral Movement (TA0008)
ATT&CK techniques: Remote Services: Remote Desktop Protocol (T1021.001)
Detector tags: NDR Lateral Movement Analytics Enhanced RDP Analytics
Attacker's goals:

Attackers may attempt to move laterally over the network by using compromised accounts or machines to connect to remote hosts using the RDP protocol.

Investigative actions:

Inspect the legitimacy of the user who initiated the RDP session. Verify that this isn't routine IT activity.

Test period:
N/A (single event)
Deduplication:
2 Days
1 variation:
  • Rare RDP session to a remote host Informational (parent: Low)