Cloud Penetration Testing

Noun · Security & Infosec

Definitions

  1. Penetration testing focused on cloud environments, including identity layers, exposed services, storage, network controls, and cloud-native misconfigurations. Effective cloud testing requires understanding provider-specific permission and control-plane behavior.

    In plain English: Penetration testing aimed at finding security issues in cloud environments.

    Example: "The engagement emphasized cloud penetration testing because the main risk sat in IAM and object storage exposure, not just the web app."

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