Attempt to Modify an Okta Network Zone
Detects attempts to modify an Okta network zone. Okta network zones can be configured to limit or restrict access to a network based on IP addresses or geolocations. An adversary may attempt to modify, delete, or…
Description
Detects attempts to modify an Okta network zone. Okta network zones can be configured to limit or restrict access to a network based on IP addresses or geolocations. An adversary may attempt to modify, delete, or deactivate an Okta network zone in order to remove or weaken an organization's security controls.
Detection logic
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Detection requirements
- Platform
- ContainersESXiIaaSIdentity ProviderLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesOffice SuiteWindows
The rule states no platform. This is derived from the 3 ATT&CK techniques it maps to.
- Log source category
- event_index
Known benign triggers
- Consider adding exceptions to this rule to filter false positives if Oyour organization's Okta network zones are regularly modified.
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 |
|---|---|
| developer.okta.com/docs/reference/api/event-types/ | 56from 2 sources |
| developer.okta.com/docs/reference/api/system-log/ | 54from 2 sources |
| help.okta.com/en/prod/Content/Topics/Security/network/network-zones.htm | 3 |
| www.elastic.co/security-labs/monitoring-okta-threats-with-elastic-security | 48from 2 sources |
| www.elastic.co/security-labs/starter-guide-to-understanding-okta | 48from 2 sources |
| www.elastic.co/security-labs/testing-okta-visibility-and-detection-dorothy | 45 |
From the source
- At source
- Open at source
- Upstream identifier
- e48236ca-b67a-4b4e-840c-fdc7782bc0c3
- Tagged by the source as
- Data Source: OktaDomain: IdentityNoise: LowPerformance: NormalPlatform: OktaResources: Investigation GuideRule Type: Custom Query (KQL)Tactic: Defense EvasionUse Case: Identity and Access AuditUse Case: Network Security Monitoring
Licence
- Published under
- Elastic License 2.0Read the licence
- Attribution
- Required
Authorship
- Written by
- Published
- Sep 20, 2026
- Version
- 3