AWS Password Policy Discovery

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	Discovery (TA0007)
ATT&CK Technique	Password Policy Discovery (T1201)
Severity	Informational

Description

A cloud identity has viewed the AWS account password policy.

Attacker's Goals

Obtaining the account password policy facilitates password brute-force attacks and enables lateral movement.

Investigative actions

• Investigate any unusual activity originating from the suspected identity.