GCP logging sink deletion

Synopsis

Field	Value
Activation Period	14 Days
Training Period	30 Days
Test Period	N/A (single event)
Deduplication Period	5 Days
Required Data	Gcp Audit Log
Detection Modules	Cloud
Detector Tags	Cloud Log Tampering Analytics
ATT&CK Tactic	Defense Impairment (TA0112)
ATT&CK Technique	Disable or Modify Tools (T1685), Disable or Modify Tools: Disable or Modify Cloud Log (T1685.002)
Severity	Informational

Description

A GCP logging sink entity was deleted. Logs that match the logging sink rule will not arrive at their destination. An attacker might use this technique to evade detection.

Attacker's Goals

Evade detection by limiting collected data.

Investigative actions

• Identify the logs impacted by the deletion.
• Review cloud identity activity before and after the deletion.

Variations

GCP logging sink deletion

Synopsis

Field	Value
ATT&CK Tactic	Defense Impairment (TA0112)
ATT&CK Technique	Disable or Modify Tools (T1685), Disable or Modify Tools: Disable or Modify Cloud Log (T1685.002)
Severity	Low

Description

A GCP logging sink entity was deleted. Logs that match the logging sink rule will not arrive at their destination. An attacker might use this technique to evade detection.

Attacker's Goals

Evade detection by limiting collected data.

Investigative actions

• Identify the logs impacted by the deletion.
• Review cloud identity activity before and after the deletion.