Cloud environments have become a core foundation for modern IT infrastructures, enabling scalability, flexibility, and rapid deployment of services. At the same time, misconfigurations, insecure identities, and improper access controls in cloud platforms can expose organizations to significant security risks. Cloud Penetration Testing is designed to assess how well cloud environments are protected against real-world attack scenarios. Shavit Group – Security Defense & Cyber provides Cloud Penetration Testing services that identify practical security weaknesses across cloud infrastructures and demonstrate their potential impact.
Cloud Penetration Testing is a controlled security assessment focused on evaluating cloud-specific architectures, services, and configurations. Unlike traditional on-premise testing, cloud security requires deep understanding of shared responsibility models, identity and access management, and service interdependencies. The objective is to uncover vulnerabilities that could lead to unauthorized access, data exposure, or service disruption.
Testing Methodology and Approach
Cloud penetration testing is conducted in accordance with internationally recognized standards and best practices, including OWASP, NIST, and SANS, while respecting the policies and limitations of cloud service providers. Each engagement is carefully scoped to ensure compliance with provider guidelines and organizational requirements.
The testing process includes cloud asset discovery, identity and access management assessment, privilege escalation testing, network exposure analysis, and evaluation of logging and monitoring capabilities. Both infrastructure-level and platform-level components are assessed, including virtual machines, storage services, managed databases, and cloud-native services.
Black Box, Gray Box, and White Box testing models are supported, allowing organizations to select the appropriate level of visibility and depth based on risk profile and maturity.
Scope and Coverage
Cloud Penetration Testing can be tailored to a wide range of cloud deployment models and technologies, including:
- Public cloud environments
- Private and hybrid cloud architectures
- Cloud identity and access management
- Virtual networks and security groups
- Cloud storage and managed services
- Cloud-native applications and APIs
Testing focuses on identifying risks such as misconfigured access controls, excessive privileges, exposed services, insecure storage, weak monitoring, and improper segregation between environments.
Reporting and Remediation Support
Each cloud penetration testing engagement concludes with a detailed and actionable report. The report includes technical findings, proof of exploitation, and a clear explanation of business impact. Vulnerabilities are prioritized based on risk and likelihood to support effective remediation planning.
Remediation guidance is provided with a focus on secure cloud configuration, identity management, monitoring, and governance. Re-testing services are available to validate fixes and ensure that security improvements are effective and sustainable.
Why Choose Shavit Group
Cloud security requires specialized expertise and an in-depth understanding of modern cloud architectures and attacker techniques. Shavit Group applies an intelligence-driven and offensive security approach based on real-world operational experience.
The testing team consists of professionals with backgrounds in military, intelligence agencies, special forces, and law enforcement, enabling realistic threat simulation and accurate risk assessment. Organizations across government, finance, technology, and critical infrastructure sectors rely on Shavit Group to secure their cloud environments and reduce exposure to evolving threats.
