Detectors

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

34 detectors match the current filters. tactic: TA0004 ✕ technique: T1078 ✕

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Type Name Severity Module Data source / event ATT&CK
Analytics BIOC A cloud identity had escalated its permissions A cloud identity had updated its permissions. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log Privilege Escalation
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 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 certificate was issued with a mismatch A certificate was issued to a user who was not the requester, this may indicate a certificate manipulation. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence, Privilege Escalation, Credential Access
Analytics A user logged on to multiple workstations via Schannel A user logged on to multiple workstations with a certificate via Schannel. This may be indicative of a compromised account. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent Persistence, Privilege Escalation, Credential Access
Analytics BIOC A user was added to a Windows security group A user was added to a Windows security group. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence, Privilege Escalation
Analytics Abnormal File Activity in SCCMContentLib Shared Folder by user A user generated suspicious file activity within the SCCMContentLib shared folder, which is considered a high-value target for attackers. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access, Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC Abnormal User Login to Domain Controller A user account has successfully logged on to a Domain Controller (DC), generating a Windows Event Log. This may be a sign of DC and Active Directory (AD) compromise. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent Lateral Movement, Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC Admin privileges were granted to a Google Workspace user Admin privileges were granted to a Google Workspace user. This user now has access to additional administrative functions and settings. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Google Workspace Audit Logs Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC An Azure Kubernetes Role or Cluster-Role was modified An Azure Kubernetes Role or Cluster-Role was modified or deleted. This could indicate malicious activity and should be investigated. Informational Cortex Cloud Azure Audit Log Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC An Azure Kubernetes Role-Binding or Cluster-Role-Binding was modified or deleted An Azure Kubernetes Role-Binding or Cluster-Role-Binding was modified or deleted. This could indicate a security breach or malicious activity. Informational Cortex Cloud Azure Audit Log Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC An identity attached an administrative policy to an IAM user or role An identity attached an administrative policy to an IAM user or role. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log Privilege Escalation, Persistence
Analytics BIOC An identity created or updated password for an IAM user An identity created or updated an AWS console password for an IAM user. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log Privilege Escalation, Persistence
Analytics BIOC An identity was granted permissions to manage user access to Azure resources An identity was granted the User Access Administrator permission at the tenant scope. Informational Cortex Cloud Azure Audit Log Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC Azure AD PIM elevation request An Azure AD PIM elevation request was denied/approved. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection AzureAD Audit Log Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC Azure service principal assigned app role An identity assigned an app role (permissions) to a service principal. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection AzureAD Audit Log Privilege Escalation
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 Azure Temporary Access Pass (TAP) registered to an account An identity registered an Azure Temporary Access Pass (TAP) to an account. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection AzureAD Audit Log Defense Evasion, Privilege Escalation
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 IAM User added to an IAM group An IAM user was added to an IAM group. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log Privilege Escalation, Persistence
Analytics BIOC Member added to a Windows local security group A member was added to a Windows local security group. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence, Privilege Escalation
Analytics Microsoft Configuration Manager device registration and policy request A user registered a device and requested a Microsoft Configuration Manager policy. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent Credential Access, Privilege Escalation
Analytics Multiple failed AWS assume role attempts An AWS identity performed an unusual high number of failed assume role attempts. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log Discovery, Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC Owner was added to Azure application An Owner was added to an Azure application. Informational Cortex Cloud Azure Audit Log, Microsoft Graph Logs Privilege Escalation, Persistence
Analytics BIOC PKINIT TGT authentication request A Kerberos TGT was requested using PKINIT. This may indicate an attack on Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), such as shadow credential exploitation or certificate-based authentication abuse. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Lateral Movement, Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC Privileged certificate request via certificate template A privileged certificate was requested via certificate template. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Privilege Escalation
BIOC PsExec runs with System privileges PsExec.exe is a Windows administrative tool, it can be used to elevate privileges and run other processes with NT/System privilege level. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC PsExec was executed with a suspicious command line PsExec.exe was executed. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent Execution, Privilege Escalation
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 Identity and Access Management (IAM) activity A cloud identity performed an unusual IAM operation. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log Persistence, Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC Unusual resource modification by newly seen IAM user A cloud resource was modified by a newly seen IAM user. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log Persistence, Privilege Escalation, Impact
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 User added to a group and removed A user was added to an Active Directory group and removed within a short period of time, which may be a sign of compromise. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence, Privilege Escalation