AWS testing

Your application runs on AWS. But how secure is it?

We show what an attacker could reach through the applications and servers you run on AWS – and what needs fixing before someone exploits it.

Business risk

Cloud security is a shared responsibility.

AWS protects the underlying cloud infrastructure, but securing applications and data remains the responsibility of the organisation using the cloud.

AWS does not protect your application

Amazon protects the servers, the network and the data centres. Application code, configuration and access management are the responsibility of the organisation using the cloud.

A vulnerable web application can be compromised in the cloud just as easily as in your own server room.

One compromised server can lead further

If an attacker takes over a server running on AWS, they may be able to reach further services and data from there.

Testing shows how far they could get – and what stops them.

Forgotten resources linger in the cloud

Temporary test environments, old servers, DNS records pointing to decommissioned services: the cloud changes fast, and inventories do not always keep up.

A single forgotten resource can be enough for an attacker.

Every vulnerability we find comes with technical evidence, a risk rating and concrete remediation advice, in order of priority – so your development and operations teams know exactly where to start.

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Methodology

How we test applications on AWS.

When testing in AWS environments, we adapt the methods proven in web application and network testing to the specifics of the shared cloud.

  • Web application penetration testing
  • Network penetration testing
  • Simulation of an attacker’s possible steps
  • Servers and hosts running on AWS
  • Assessment with authenticated access
  • Applications running in a shared cloud
  • Consideration of where data is stored
Consultation

Security starts with a conversation.

No sales pitch – just a focused conversation about your business continuity and operational risk.