AWS config resource deletion

Synopsis

Field	Value
Activation Period	14 Days
Training Period	30 Days
Test Period	N/A (single event)
Deduplication Period	1 Day
Required Data	AWS Audit Log
Detection Modules	Cloud
ATT&CK Tactic	Defense Impairment (TA0112)
ATT&CK Technique	Disable or Modify Tools (T1685)
Severity	Informational

Description

An AWS config resource deletion this includes: Config rule, organization rule, configuration recorder, remediation configuration, conformance pack, configuration aggregator, delivery channel, retention configuration.

Attacker's Goals

An attacker may modify Config configuration to evade detection.

Investigative actions

• Check why the identity deleted the configuration.
• Check what resources are relevant to the deleted config.