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GCP User Added to Privileged Group

Panther Rules

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Summary
This rule monitors changes to user group memberships within Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with a focus on adding users to privileged groups that have special access rights. It is designed to detect when a user is added to a group classified as having elevated privileges, which could indicate potential unauthorized access or misconfigured permissions. If a user is added to a group like 'admins@example.com', which is typically reserved for administrative users, it raises a flag for investigation. The rule uses GCP audit logs to identify relevant add group member activities captured via `google.admin.AdminService.addGroupMember` calls. It requires a single event within a defined time period to trigger an alert, prompting a review of the circumstances surrounding the membership change. Given the sensitive nature of group membership changes, the rule operates with a low sensitivity level, indicating it may require further contextual evaluation. An accompanying runbook suggests reviewing the legitimacy of user additions to privileged groups.
Categories
  • Cloud
  • GCP
  • Identity Management
Data Sources
  • Group
  • User Account
  • Group
  • Group
ATT&CK Techniques
  • T1078.004
  • T1484.001
Created: 2024-10-15