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Hybrid Identity

T1556.007Sub-technique of Modify Authentication ProcessWindows · SaaS · IaaS · Office Suite · Identity Providerattack.mitre.org

Adversaries may patch, modify, or otherwise backdoor cloud authentication processes that are tied to on-premises user identities in order to bypass typical authentication mechanisms, access credentials, and enable persistent access to accounts.

Detect it with

No MITRE detection guidance published. Build coverage from the parent technique and your own telemetry.

Why it matters on shift

Hybrid Identity is one of the concrete ways adversaries achieve persistence. 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 persistence, the next tactic is usually Privilege Escalation. Search your telemetry for the transition before closing the ticket.

Kill-chain context

← beforeExecutionPersistenceafter →Privilege Escalation