Cloud Penetration Testing

Cloud penetration testing simulates real-world cyberattacks on cloud infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities. It goes beyond scanning by leveraging cloud-specific features like virtualization and dynamic scaling to uncover security gaps.

Key components include cloud infrastructure assessment, vulnerability assessment, threat modeling, real-world attack simulations, and post-test analysis with actionable remediation guidance.

Cloud pentesting includes infrastructure testing (networks, VMs), application testing (web apps, APIs), data security evaluation (encryption, access control), and compliance testing (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).

Challenges include rapidly changing environments, shared responsibility between providers and customers, and the risk of vendor lock-in. These require experienced testing methodologies and continuous updates.

Best practices include scoping the test, selecting experienced testers, getting permissions, integrating tests into the development lifecycle, prioritizing high-risk findings, and promptly remediating vulnerabilities.

Tools include vulnerability scanners, web application firewalls (WAFs), intrusion detection systems (IDS), cloud security posture management (CSPM), and cloud access security brokers (CASBs).

ImmuniWeb® offers comprehensive cloud-native discovery, risk-based vulnerability prioritization, automated and manual testing for cloud platforms, and support for regulatory compliance such as GDPR and PCI DSS.

Benefits include end-to-end visibility into cloud security, automated testing, compliance assurance, realistic attack simulations, and prioritized remediation support—all available with a zero false positives SLA.

Upload your app or API details hosted in any CSP, define testing scope, and schedule tests with ImmuniWeb® On-Demand. Get 24/7 analyst support, detailed reports, DevSecOps integrations, and unlimited patch verification.