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# RDP from an unmanaged endpoint in a typically managed subnet
### Synopsis
| Field | Value |
| -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Activation Period | 14 Days |
| Training Period | 30 Days |
| Test Period | N/A (single event) |
| Deduplication Period | 1 Day |
| Required Data | Requires one of the following data sources:
Palo Alto Networks Firewall traffic Logs OR XDR Agent
|
| Detector Tags | Enhanced RDP Analytics |
| ATT\&CK Tactic | Lateral Movement (TA0008) |
| ATT\&CK Technique | Remote Services: Remote Desktop Protocol (T1021.001) |
| Severity | Low |
### Description
An RDP connection was established from an unmanaged endpoint in a typically managed subnet, indicating a possible lateral movement.
### Attacker's Goals
Lateral movement to critical assets from an unmanaged host.
### Investigative actions
* Verify if the source endpoint is authorized to perform RDP connections.
* Validate that the source endpoint is managed or unmanaged.
* Investigate the user account used for the RDP connection.
### Variations
RDP from an unmanaged endpoint in a typically managed subnet with a significantly higher number of managed endpoints in the subnet
**Synopsis**
| Field | Value |
| ----------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| ATT\&CK Tactic | Lateral Movement (TA0008) |
| ATT\&CK Technique | Remote Services: Remote Desktop Protocol (T1021.001) |
| Severity | Low |
**Description**
An RDP connection was established from an unmanaged endpoint in a typically managed subnet, indicating a possible lateral movement. The source subnet has a significantly higher number of managed endpoints compared to the unmanaged ones.
**Attacker's Goals**
Lateral movement to critical assets from an unmanaged host.
**Investigative actions**
* Verify if the source endpoint is authorized to perform RDP connections.
* Validate that the source endpoint is managed or unmanaged.
* Investigate the user account used for the RDP connection.
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