Azure Automation Account Creation

Synopsis

Field	Value
Activation Period	14 Days
Training Period	30 Days
Test Period	N/A (single event)
Deduplication Period	1 Day
Required Data	Azure Audit Log
Detection Modules	Cloud
ATT&CK Tactic	Persistence (TA0003)
ATT&CK Technique	Valid Accounts (T1078)
Severity	Informational

Description

Azure Automation account was created. An attacker might create an account for persistence.

Attacker's Goals

Persistence using a valid account.

Investigative actions

• Check the identity that created the account and verify its activity.