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AWS CloudTrail SES Check SES Sending Enabled

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Summary
The AWS CloudTrail SES Check SES Sending Enabled rule is designed to detect events where a user inquires if the Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) sending feature is enabled for their account. This detection is critical for monitoring potential reconnaissance actions performed by users seeking to understand their AWS SES capabilities. The rule leverages AWS CloudTrail logs to identify events that match specific criteria indicating a query related to SES sending status. Users typically invoke the 'GetAccountSendingEnabled' API to check whether their SES is active, and the detection can help identify unauthorized access or attempts to probe account configurations. The rule is marked with an 'Info' severity, reflecting its role in detection rather than immediate threat indication, and it does not generate alerts on its own. By reviewing logs for such events, security teams can enhance their monitoring of AWS SES utilization and detect any suspicious or malicious activity surrounding email sending configurations.
Categories
  • Cloud
  • AWS
Data Sources
  • Cloud Storage
  • Logon Session
Created: 2025-01-31