
Summary
This detection rule effectively identifies potential lateral movement attempts using remote scheduled tasks via the ITaskSchedulerService. It specifically monitors for RPC (Remote Procedure Call) events related to the creation and execution of scheduled tasks on remote systems. The rule leverages the EventLog from the RPC Firewall, focusing on specific EventIDs and Operational Numbers associated with task scheduling functions. By examining the RPC communications with the relevant UUID and Operation Numbers, the rule can detect unauthorized or unexpected RPC calls that could signify an attempted lateral movement within the network. The implementation of this detection rule requires proper setup of the RPC Firewall to ensure that all applicable processes are being audited. The use of an RPC Firewall is critical for blocking malicious RPC requests and thus enhances the security posture against lateral movements through task scheduling.
Categories
- Windows
- Endpoint
- Infrastructure
Data Sources
- Network Traffic
- Application Log
Created: 2022-01-01