AWS SSM parameters retrieval

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
Detector Tags	SSM Remote Management Analytics
ATT&CK Tactic	Credential Access (TA0006)
ATT&CK Technique	Credentials from Password Stores: Cloud Secrets Management Stores (T1555.006)
Severity	Informational

Description

An attempt was made to retrieve parameters stored in AWS SSM.

Attacker's Goals

Exfiltrate sensitive secrets stored in AWS SSM parameter store.

Investigative actions

• Investigate the purpose of the encrypted parameter and assess the sensitivity of its contents.
• Check if the access aligns with known workflows or automation, or if it indicates abnormal activity.

Variations

AWS SSM encrypted parameters retrieval

Synopsis

Field	Value
ATT&CK Tactic	Credential Access (TA0006)
ATT&CK Technique	Credentials from Password Stores: Cloud Secrets Management Stores (T1555.006)
Severity	Informational

Description

An attempt was made to retrieve encrypted parameters stored in AWS SSM.

Attacker's Goals

Exfiltrate sensitive secrets stored in AWS SSM parameter store.

Investigative actions

• Investigate the purpose of the encrypted parameter and assess the sensitivity of its contents.
• Check if the access aligns with known workflows or automation, or if it indicates abnormal activity.