title: Okta Identity Provider Created
id: 969c7590-8c19-4797-8c1b-23155de6e7ac
status: test
description: Detects when a new identity provider is created for Okta.
references:
- https://developer.okta.com/docs/reference/api/system-log/
- https://sec.okta.com/articles/2023/08/cross-tenant-impersonation-prevention-and-detection
author: kelnage
date: 2023-09-07
modified: 2026-04-27
tags:
- attack.privilege-escalation
- attack.persistence
- attack.t1098.001
logsource:
product: okta
service: okta
detection:
selection:
eventType: 'system.idp.lifecycle.create'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- When an admin creates a new, authorised identity provider.
level: medium