Detectionmediumtest
Azure Service Principal Created
Identifies when a service principal is created in Azure.
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Log Source
Azureactivitylogs
ProductAzure← raw: azure
Serviceactivitylogs← raw: activitylogs
Detection Logic
Detection Logic1 selector
detection:
selection:
properties.message: 'Add service principal'
condition: selectionFalse Positives
Service principal being created may be performed by a system administrator.
Verify whether the user identity, user agent, and/or hostname should be making changes in your environment.
Service principal created from unfamiliar users should be investigated. If known behavior is causing false positives, it can be exempted from the rule.
References
MITRE ATT&CK
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Rule Metadata
Rule ID
0ddcff6d-d262-40b0-804b-80eb592de8e3
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Thu Sep 02
Modified
Sun Oct 09
Author
Path
rules/cloud/azure/activity_logs/azure_service_principal_created.yml
Raw Tags
attack.defense-evasion