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ESXi Local Account Created

Detects creation of a local ESXi account. A new account is a separate login that remains after the session that created it. It has no rights until a role is assigned, and it is the first step toward a persistent…

Description

Detects creation of a local ESXi account. A new account is a separate login that remains after the session that created it. It has no rights until a role is assigned, and it is the first step toward a persistent login on the host.

Detection logic

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Detection requirements

Platform
ContainersESXiIaaSIdentity ProviderLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesOffice SuiteSaaSWindows

The rule states no platform. This is derived from the ATT&CK technique it maps to.

Log source category
event_index

Known benign triggers

  • Administrators create local accounts during onboarding or break-glass setup. Confirm the account name and whether it was then granted the Admin role.

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