services / Azure / Log Analytics saved search

A saved search query in a workspace; when paired with a schedule it forms a Log Analytics alert rule that drives detections.

Saved searches back scheduled alert rules, so tampering with or removing them degrades detection logic; HIGH.


Microsoft.​OperationalInsights/​workspaces/​savedSearches/​write

Rewriting a saved search can neuter the detection query behind an alert rule so malicious activity no longer matches.

Risks

Scope: HIGH

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Links

  • https:​/​/​azure.​permissions.​cloud/​iam/​Microsoft.​OperationalInsights
  • https:​/​/​learn.​microsoft.​com/​en-​us/​azure/​role-​based-​access-​control/​resource-​provider-​operations
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