The Okta Rate Limits detection rule is designed to monitor and alert on potential Denial of Service (DoS) or brute force attacks against the Okta identity management system. The rule focuses on observing system log events that indicate the exceeding of legitimate usage thresholds that Okta imposes to protect against abuse. These events include rate limit warnings and violations, which occur when users exceed predefined request limits within specified timeframes. The severity of alerts generated by this rule is classified as low, indicating that while the behavior is noteworthy, it does not present an immediate critical threat. The detection mechanism evaluates log entries from the Okta System Log, checking for indications of abuse by tracking the volume and nature of requests. If an excessive number of requests are attempted by a user or application within a short period, a warning or violation log entry is generated, which the detection rule monitors. The rule aims to help enterprises mitigate the risks associated with brute force attempts on their authentication infrastructure, thereby maintaining system performance and security.