TA0007 · DISCOVERY
Cloud Service Discovery
An adversary may attempt to enumerate the cloud services running on a system after gaining access. These methods can differ from platform-as-a-service (PaaS), to infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), or software-as-a-service (SaaS).
Detect it with
Cloud service discovery techniques will likely occur throughout an operation where an adversary is targeting cloud-based systems and services.
Why it matters on shift
Cloud Service Discovery is one of the concrete ways adversaries achieve discovery. Recognising it in telemetry lets you name the technique in your ticket and pivot to what came before and after.
What to look for next
After discovery, the next tactic is usually Lateral Movement. Search your telemetry for the transition before closing the ticket.
Kill-chain context