Google Workspace Application Access Level Modified
Detects when an access level is changed for a Google workspace application. An access level is part of BeyondCorp Enterprise which is Google Workspace's way of enforcing Zero Trust model. An adversary would be able…
Description
Detects when an access level is changed for a Google workspace application. An access level is part of BeyondCorp Enterprise which is Google Workspace's way of enforcing Zero Trust model. An adversary would be able to remove access levels to gain easier access to Google workspace resources.
Detection logic
Detection requirements
- Platform
- IaaSIdentity ProviderOffice SuiteSaaS
The rule states no platform. This is derived from the ATT&CK technique it maps to.
- Log source product
- gcp
- Log source service
- google_workspace_admin
Known benign triggers
- Legitimate administrative activities changing the access levels for an application
MITRE ATT&CK mappings
0 exclusive techniques.This is coverage no other published rule has; it is not this rule's total technique count.
References
| Reference | Cited by |
|---|---|
| developers.google.com/admin-sdk/reports/v1/appendix/activity/admin-application-settings | Only this detection cites it |
| support.google.com/a/answer/9261439 | Only this detection cites it |
From the source
- At source
- Open at source
- Upstream identifier
- 22f2fb54-5312-435d-852f-7c74f81684ca
- Tagged by the source as
- attack.persistenceattack.privilege-escalation
Licence
- Published under
- Detection Rule License 1.1Read the licence
- Attribution
- Required
Authorship
- Written by
- Published
- Aug 26, 2026
- Version
- 1