Analytics BIOC Informational

VPN access with an abnormal operating system

A user accessed a VPN with an abnormal operating system.

Module:
Identity Analytics
Data source:
Palo Alto Networks Global Protect, Third-Party VPNs
ATT&CK tactics: Initial Access (TA0001)
ATT&CK techniques: Valid Accounts: Domain Accounts (T1078.002)
Attacker's goals:

Use a legitimate user and connect to a VPN service to gain access to the network.

Investigative actions:

See whether the service authentication was successful. Confirm that the activity is benign (e.g. the user has really moved to a new operating system). Follow actions and suspicious activities regarding the user.

Test period:
N/A (single event)
Deduplication:
1 Day
2 variations:
  • VPN access with a suspicious operating system Medium (parent: Informational)
  • VPN access from an abnormal operating system with suspicious characteristics Low (parent: Informational)