What do you test in a cloud and API pentest?

We review cloud configurations (AWS, Azure, GCP, hybrid), IAM permissions, API authentication and authorization, secrets and storage exposure, plus serverless and Kubernetes where applicable.

Is this a configuration review or an active attack simulation?

It is both. We check configuration and controls against best practices, and we validate risks with controlled testing where that makes sense.

Do you need production access?

Not always. We can often work with read-only access and scoped test accounts. The exact access depends on the environment and the agreed scope.

What do we get at the end?

You receive an executive summary, a technical report with evidence and fixes, and a prioritized remediation plan. Retesting can be added after fixes.

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Cloud and API Testing

Cloud and API Penetration Testing

Practical and attacker-focused. Cloud and API penetration testing for environments on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, including hybrid and multi-cloud setups. We assess configurations, permissions, and API integrations to identify misconfigurations and attack paths that could be exploited in practice.

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Testing Scope

AWS, Azure, GCP configuration review

Identity and access management (IAM)

API endpoint security testing

Cloud storage and secrets management

Serverless function security

Container and Kubernetes security

Our Approach

Configuration Review

We analyse cloud service configurations against proven security best practices. This includes permissions, network exposure, logging, and default settings that are often overlooked but frequently abused.

API Testing

In-depth testing of API endpoints focusing on authentication, authorisation, and injection flaws. We assess how APIs can be misused in real attack scenarios, not just whether they respond correctly.

IAM Assessment

Review of identity and access management, including roles, permissions, and trust relationships. We identify excessive privileges and realistic paths for privilege escalation across environments.

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How Cloud & API Testing Works

Define scope and access

We agree on what to test (cloud services, APIs, environments) and set up safe, scoped access.

Review configuration and IAM

We assess cloud configurations, identity setup, roles, and permissions to find risky paths.

Test APIs and critical components

We test API authentication and authorization and validate issues with controlled security testing.

Report and improve

You get a clear report with evidence and prioritized fixes. Retesting can confirm remediation.

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