AWS Security Tools Disabled

Triggers

• Credential was observed performing a set of API requests capable of disabling native AWS security measures.

Possible Root Causes

• Attackers are attempting to disable or downgrade AWS security mechanisms to blind defenders or to enable further malicious activities without the risk of detection.
• A security or IT service may intentionally be disabling security tools while troubleshooting problems.

Business Impact

• Attackers who have successfully degraded, disabled, or bypassed security controls can more easily progress towards their objectives.
• Unintentional disabling of security controls increases the potential impact of both present and future attacks against the organization.

Steps to Verify

• Review if this configuration is expected and appropriate in light of any available compensating controls.
• If this is a temporary configuration for troubleshooting purposes, confirm it has been reenabled once that troubleshooting is complete.