A user logged in at an unusual time via VPN

Synopsis

Field	Value
Activation Period	14 Days
Training Period	30 Days
Test Period	N/A (single event)
Deduplication Period	1 Hour
Required Data	Requires one of the following data sources: Palo Alto Networks Global Protect OR Third-Party VPNs
Detection Modules	Identity Analytics
ATT&CK Tactic	Stealth (TA0005)
ATT&CK Technique	Valid Accounts (T1078)
Severity	Informational

Description

A user connected to a VPN on a day and hour, which is unusual for this user. This may indicate that the account was compromised.

Attacker's Goals

An attacker is attempting to evade detection.

Investigative actions

• Check the amount of traffic and how long it continues.
• Follow further actions done by the user.