Security Review
DEFINITION
What is cloud security review
Cloud penetration testing, or cloud security testing, is a proactive and controlled cybersecurity assessment performed on cloud-based systems and services. The main goal of cloud penetration testing is to identify vulnerabilities and security weaknesses within the cloud infrastructure to bolster its security posture.
Cloud services present a significant attack surface and can often result in the disclosure of sensitive data. Such incidents occur quite frequently, and even large organisations have experienced these security breaches.
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Why should you do it
Detect and Mitigate Vulnerabilities
Security assessments help identify and address vulnerabilities arising from misconfigurations or other weaknesses, preventing potential exploits and data breaches.
Continuous Security Improvement
Regular assessments keep security measures up-to-date in a dynamic environment, adapting to emerging threats and maintaining a strong security posture.
Limit Overly-Permissive Access
Assessments identify users with excessive access rights, enabling organisations to enforce the principle of least privilege and minimise insider threats.
Protect Customer or Business Data
Security reviews are essential for protecting sensitive customer data and critical business information. Continuously evaluating data protection safeguards maintains customer trust and preserves competitive advantage.
Ensure Regulatory Compliance
ssessments aid in meeting industry-specific standards like PCI DSS, avoiding penalties, and demonstrating a commitment to data security.
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Our approach
Cloud technologies often present a large attack surface if misconfigured. Our goal is to understand your setup during the scoping call to provide comprehensive coverage and identify issues that could adversely impact your cloud environment. The cloud assessment methodology covers a wide range of areas and different technologies.
Review the cloud environment for misconfigurations in services, storage buckets, databases, etc. Misconfigurations are common security risks in cloud deployments.
Review logging mechanisms and monitoring capabilities to detect security incidents and anomalous activities. Ensure that logs are adequately stored and analysed for potential threats.
Evaluate the security of cloud-based applications. Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses in the applications and APIs.
Assess the network architecture, including firewall configurations, network segmentation, and virtual private clouds. Identify potential vulnerabilities and ensure that data transmission is encrypted.
Review data handling practices, data encryption, and data storage mechanisms in the cloud environment. Ensure that sensitive data is adequately protected, and access controls are appropriately configured.
Determine the relevant regulatory and industry standards that the cloud environment must comply with (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001). Assess whether the cloud environment meets these compliance requirements.
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