Detectors

Every Cortex detection rule the toolbox knows about — analytics alerts, BIOCs and correlation rules — in one filterable set.

61 detectors match the current filters. tactic: TA0001 ✕ technique: T1078 ✕

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Type Name Severity Module Data source / event ATT&CK
Analytics BIOC A cloud identity executed an API call from an unusual country A cloud identity that normally connects from a limited set of countries connected from a new country for the first time. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log, Kubernetes Audit Logs Initial Access
Analytics BIOC A compute-attached identity executed API calls outside the instance's region A compute-attached identity performed actions outside the compute instance region. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log Initial Access, Credential Access
Analytics BIOC A disabled user attempted to authenticate via SSO A disabled user attempted to authenticate via SSO. Informational Identity Analytics AzureAD, Azure SignIn Log, Idira, Duo, Okta, OneLogin, PingOne Initial Access
Analytics BIOC A disabled user attempted to log in A disabled user attempted to log in. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent Initial Access
Analytics BIOC A Kubernetes node service account activity from external IP A Kubernetes node service account was seen operating from an external IP. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log, Kubernetes Audit Logs Initial Access
Analytics BIOC A possible risky login to Azure A risky sign-in attempt was observed in Azure. Informational Identity Analytics AzureAD Initial Access, Resource Development
Analytics BIOC A rare local administrator login A rare local administrator login was observed. This may indicate an attempt to change sensitive settings on the host. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent Initial Access
Analytics BIOC A Service Principal was created in Azure A Service Principal was created in Azure. This could indicate a malicious actor attempting to gain access to a resource. Informational Cortex Cloud Azure Audit Log Initial Access, Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC A third-party application was authorized to access the Google Workspace APIs A domain administrator authorized a third-party application to access the Google Workspace APIs. This allows the application to interact with the domain user's data within the authorized scope, as specified in the API call. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Google Workspace Audit Logs Initial Access, Privilege Escalation
Analytics A user accessed multiple unusual resources via SSO A user accessed multiple resources via SSO that are unusual for this user. This may be indicative of a compromised account. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection AzureAD, Azure SignIn Log, Idira, Duo, Okta, OneLogin, PingOne Discovery, Initial Access
Analytics BIOC A user accessed Okta's admin application An attempt to access Okta's admin management application. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Okta Audit Log Initial Access, Persistence, Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC A user account was modified to password never expires A user account was modified to password never expires. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Initial Access
Analytics BIOC A user enabled a default local account A user enabled a default local account. Enabling a default account may pose a security risk, as they are often exploited by attackers. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Initial Access, Persistence
Analytics BIOC A user logged in to the AWS console for the first time A user logged in to the AWS console for the first time. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log Initial Access, Persistence, Lateral Movement
Analytics A user observed and reported unusual activity in Okta A user observed and reported unusual activity in Okta. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Okta Audit Log Initial Access
Analytics Abnormal Allocation of compute resources in multiple regions An identity allocated an unusual compute resource pool, suspected as mining activity. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log Impact, Initial Access
Analytics Allocation of multiple cloud compute resources An identity allocated multiple compute resources. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log Impact, Initial Access
Analytics BIOC An AWS EKS cluster was created or deleted An AWS EKS cluster has been created or deleted. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log Initial Access, Impact
Analytics BIOC An inactive user attempted to authenticate A user with no activity in the past 30 days with the target, attempted to authenticate via universal authentication. Informational Identity Analytics Initial Access
Analytics BIOC AWS console login without MFA An identity logged in to the AWS console without MFA. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log Initial Access, Persistence, Credential Access
Analytics BIOC AWS root account activity The AWS root account has successfully performed an operation in the project. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log Initial Access
Analytics BIOC AWS STS temporary credentials were generated AWS STS temporary credentials were generated for an AWS identity. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log Persistence, Initial Access, Credential Access
Analytics BIOC Azure storage account blob anonymous access is enabled It is possible to configure anonymous access to blobs within the storage account. Informational Cortex Cloud Azure Audit Log Defense Evasion, Privilege Escalation, Initial Access
Analytics BIOC Cloud activity from a high-risk IP address An identity executed a cloud API from a high-risk IP address. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log Initial Access, Command and Control
Analytics BIOC Cloud impersonation attempt by unusual identity type A suspicious identity type has attempted to impersonate another identity. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log Initial Access
Analytics BIOC First SSO access from ASN for user A user successfully authenticated via SSO with a new ASN. Informational Identity Analytics AzureAD, Azure SignIn Log, Idira, Duo, Google Workspace Authentication, Okta, OneLogin, PingOne Initial Access
Analytics BIOC First SSO access from ASN in organization An SSO authentication was made with a new ASN. Informational Identity Analytics AzureAD, Azure SignIn Log, Idira, Duo, Google Workspace Authentication, Okta, OneLogin, PingOne Initial Access
Analytics BIOC First SSO Resource Access in the Organization A resource was accessed for the first time via SSO. Informational Identity Analytics AzureAD, Azure SignIn Log, Idira, Duo, Okta, OneLogin, PingOne Initial Access, Discovery
Analytics BIOC First VPN access from ASN for user A user logged in to a VPN with a new ASN. Informational Identity Analytics Palo Alto Networks Global Protect, Third-Party VPNs Initial Access
Analytics BIOC First VPN access from ASN in organization A VPN connection was attempted from a new ASN. Informational Identity Analytics Palo Alto Networks Global Protect, Third-Party VPNs Initial Access
Analytics BIOC GCP service account impersonation attempt An attempt to impersonate the GCP service account failed. Informational Cortex Cloud Gcp Audit Log Privilege Escalation, Initial Access
Analytics BIOC Granting Access to an Account Azure access has been granted to an account. Informational Cortex Cloud Azure Audit Log Initial Access, Credential Access
Analytics Impossible travel by a cloud identity Cloud identity activity detected from distant geographic regions within an short time window. This suggests unauthorized use of credentials, possibly indicating a compromised account. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log Initial Access
Analytics Intense SSO failures An abnormally high amount of SSO authentication attempts were seen within a short period of time. This could be the outcome of a brute-force login attempt. Informational Identity Analytics AzureAD, Azure SignIn Log, Idira, Duo, Okta, OneLogin, PingOne Credential Access, Initial Access
Analytics BIOC Interactive login by a machine account A machine account performed an interactive or remote interactive login. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent Initial Access
Analytics BIOC Interactive login from a shared user account A user account has been seen active on multiple hosts. Shared accounts are often considered 'bad practice' and may present multiple security risks to the organization. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent Initial Access
Analytics BIOC Kubernetes service account activity outside the cluster A service account user successfully invoked API calls outside the Kubernetes cluster. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log, Kubernetes Audit Logs Initial Access
Analytics Multiple failed logins from a single IP Multiple failed logins were observed in a short period of time from a single external IP. The IP is not a known identity provider. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log Initial Access
Analytics Okta account reset password attempt A user used a weak factor to reset their Okta password. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Okta Audit Log Initial Access
Analytics Okta account unlock Okta user account was unlocked. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Okta Audit Log Initial Access
Analytics BIOC Okta account unlock by admin An administrative user unlocked an Okta account. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Okta Audit Log Initial Access
Analytics Okta device assignment A device was assigned as an Okta MFA device to a user. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Okta Audit Log Initial Access, Persistence
Analytics Okta Reported Threat Detected Okta Threat Insight Reported Threat Detected. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Okta Audit Log Initial Access
Analytics Possible Impossible Travel Pattern - SSO A user logged in from several countries in a short period, including at least one location that is rare for the user or organization. This suspicious activity may be a sign of credential theft. Informational Identity Analytics AzureAD, Azure SignIn Log, Idira, Duo, Okta, OneLogin, PingOne Initial Access, Resource Development
Analytics BIOC Potential Okta access limit breach A user surpassed Okta's rate limit, leading to an access limit violation. This could suggest a potential account takeover attempt. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Okta Audit Log Collection, Initial Access
Analytics BIOC Remote usage of AWS Lambda's role An AWS Lambda's role was used externally of the cloud environment. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log Credential Access, Initial Access
Analytics BIOC SSO with abnormal operating system A user successfully authenticated via SSO with an abnormal operating system. Informational Identity Analytics AzureAD, Okta, OneLogin Initial Access
Analytics BIOC SSO with abnormal user agent A user successfully authenticated via SSO with an abnormal user agent. Informational Identity Analytics Okta, AzureAD, Azure SignIn Log, Duo, PingOne Initial Access
Analytics BIOC SSO with new operating system A user successfully authenticated via SSO with a new operating system. Informational Identity Analytics Okta, Azure SignIn Log, AzureAD, Duo Initial Access
Analytics BIOC Successful universal authentication with suspicious features A universal authentication was flagged as suspicious based on anomalous features. Informational Identity Analytics Initial Access
Analytics BIOC Suspicious Azure AD interactive sign-in using PowerShell A user interactively logged in to Azure AD via PowerShell. Informational Identity Analytics AzureAD Initial Access
Analytics BIOC Suspicious MFA request reported by user in Entra ID A user has flagged an MFA request as suspicious in Microsoft Entra ID. This could indicate a potential compromised user account or unauthorized access attempt. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection AzureAD Audit Log Persistence, Initial Access
Analytics BIOC Suspicious SSO access from ASN A suspicious SSO authentication was made by a user. Informational Identity Analytics AzureAD, Azure SignIn Log, Idira, Duo, Google Workspace Authentication, Okta, OneLogin, PingOne Initial Access
Analytics BIOC Suspicious SSO authentication A suspicious SSO authentication was made by a user. Informational Identity Analytics Okta Initial Access
Analytics BIOC Unusual AWS Bedrock model access request A cloud identity requested access to an AWS Bedrock model. MITRE ATLAS Technique: AML.T0012 - Valid Accounts. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log Initial Access
Analytics BIOC Unusual cloud identity impersonation A cloud identity attempted to impersonate another identity for the first time. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log Privilege Escalation, Defense Evasion, Initial Access
Analytics BIOC Unusual user account unlock A user unlocked an account. This user does not usually unlock user accounts. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Initial Access
Analytics BIOC Unusual user-agent for a cloud identity A cloud identity has executed an API call with an unusual user-agent. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log Initial Access, Persistence, Privilege Escalation, Defense Evasion
Analytics BIOC User signed in to an application via Power Automate for the first time A user signed in to an application via Power Automate for the first time. This may be indicative of a compromised account. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection AzureAD Initial Access, Exfiltration
Analytics BIOC VPN access with an abnormal operating system A user accessed a VPN with an abnormal operating system. Informational Identity Analytics Palo Alto Networks Global Protect, Third-Party VPNs Initial Access
Analytics BIOC VPN login with a machine account A machine account successfully logged in to a VPN service. Informational Identity Analytics Palo Alto Networks Global Protect, Third-Party VPNs Initial Access