Incident Details
Sumo Logic discovered evidence of a potential security incident involving a compromised credential used to access a Sumo Logic AWS account on November 3rd, 2023.
Incident
How Did the Breach Happen?
The breach happened due to a compromised credential that was used to gain unauthorized access to a Sumo Logic AWS account.
What Data has been Compromised?
Sumo Logic has not disclosed any specific data that has been compromised, and has stated that customer data remains encrypted and there has not been any discovered impact on networks or systems.
Why Did the company's Security Measures Fail?
Sumo Logic has not provided details on the failure of security measures.
What Immediate Impact Did the Breach Have on the company?
The immediate impact has led Sumo Logic to notify customers and recommend that they rotate all credentials stored in their platform, specifically third-party credentials stored for webhook connection configurations.
How could this have been prevented?
Without specific details on the exact nature of the compromised credential, it isn't clear what preventative measures could have been taken. Generally, measures might include stronger access controls, two-factor authentication, regular credential rotation, and enhanced monitoring of sensitive accounts.
What have we learned from this data breach?
As details are limited, it's difficult to outline specific learnings. However, it emphasizes the importance of securing credentials and monitoring access to cloud resources.
Summary of Coverage
Sumo Logic experienced a security breach due to a compromised credential, which led to unauthorized access to an AWS account. The company responded by advising customers to rotate their credentials, particularly for third-party integrations, although no explicit data breaches or impacts to systems were reported.