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A cloud identity started a Cloud Shell session

Synopsis

Field
Value

Activation Period

14 Days

Training Period

30 Days

Test Period

N/A (single event)

Deduplication Period

5 Days

Required Data

AWS Audit Log

Detection Modules

Cloud

ATT&CK Tactic

Execution (TA0002)

ATT&CK Technique

Command and Scripting Interpreter: Cloud API (T1059.009)

Severity

Informational

Description

A cloud identity started a Cloud Shell session.

Attacker's Goals

Abuse cloud APIs to execute malicious commands.

Investigative actions

  • Investigate any unusual activity originating from the suspected identity.

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