Suspicious Google Workspace Role Modified or Deleted (via google_workspace.admin)

title: Suspicious Google Workspace Role Modified or Deleted (via google_workspace.admin)
id: 0028e2f9-d834-51a5-b9b6-1e3e50a7f421
status: stable
description: This rule detects when an a role is modified or deleted in Google Workspace.
references:
    - https://cloud.google.com/logging/docs/audit/gsuite-audit-logging#3
    - https://developers.google.com/admin-sdk/reports/v1/appendix/activity/admin-delegated-admin-settings
author: Huntrule Team
date: 2026-03-31
tags:
    - attack.impact
    - attack.persistence
    - attack.t1098
    - attack.t1531
logsource:
    product: gcp
    service: google_workspace.admin
detection:
    selection:
        eventService: admin.googleapis.com
        eventName:
            - DELETE_ROLE
            - RENAME_ROLE
            - UPDATE_ROLE
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: medium