Unusual AWS CLI/SDK activity

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	Execution (TA0002)
ATT&CK Technique	Command and Scripting Interpreter: Cloud API (T1059.009)
Severity	Informational

Description

A cloud identity invoked an API using AWS CLI/SDK for the first time.

Attacker's Goals

Abuse cloud APIs to execute malicious commands.

Investigative actions

• Investigate any unusual activity originating from the suspected identity.