CLOUD SECURITY TESTING - RNR Consulting

Cloud Penetration Methodology

RnR uses widely acknowledged and tested industrial standards and frameworks to conduct cloud penetration testing. The underlying framework’s bottom layer is based on principles such as CIS Benchmarking and goes well beyond the initial framework.

The examination of vulnerabilities, which includes examining the output from various security tools and testing procedures, is part of cloud security assessment. Cloud Account Testing Methodology, Cloud Server Testing Methodology, and Cloud-Based Web App Testing Methodology are only a few of the duties that make up a cloud security assessment.

We Comply with all the Top IT Security Testing Guidelines

Cloud Account Testing Methodology

The classifications of vulnerabilities that RnR discursive technique for cloud penetration testing overlays are not limited. The procedure for performing Cloud Account Security Testing is as follows:

Tools Used

We make use of tools from the following (not a complete list):

Prowler

Scout suite

Cloud Sploit

Cloud Mapper

Sky Ark

Lunar

Reporting

The goal of the reporting stage is to deliver, rank, and prioritize all cloud security concerns, as well as present project stakeholders with a concise and actionable report that includes proof. At RnR, we create a complete report based on significant research to give our client with a proper set of options and resolving steps. Our cloud security services are facilitated in the best interests of our clients, which are presented in every way.

Cloud Server Testing Methodology

Reconnaissance

This is the first step of cloud server testing, during which all relevant information about the target cloud environment is investigated and obtained using a set of procedures. The diversity of networks is investigated, as well as the detection of active hosts. With the use of technologies like NetcatPreserve and ping, a variety of methodological approaches are employed to conduct reconnaissance.

Analyzing Vulnerabilities

The vulnerability analysis phase entails recording and analyzing all vulnerabilities uncovered during the preceding cloud pen testing processes. This includes analyzing the results of various security tools as well as manual testing methods. For additional investigation, a list of key vulnerabilities, questionable services, and objects worth examining is compiled.

Exploitation

The penetration tester examines the data gathered to launch an attack on the cloud server. Exploration for vulnerabilities is done meticulously, ensuring a higher chance of successful exploitation. The pen tester employs complex techniques to gain access to sensitive data, which he then uses to carry out nefarious operations by exploiting the vulnerabilities discovered.

Auditing

Tools Used

Nexpose

Nessus

Lynis

Nmap

Reporting

The reporting step is intended to deliver, rank, and prioritize findings and provide project stakeholders with a clear and actionable report, complete with evidence. At RnR, we consider this phase to be the most important and we take great care to ensure we’ve communicated the value of our cloud pen testing service and findings thoroughly.

Cloud Web Based App Testing Methodology

Reconnaissance

This is the first stage of cloud-based web app testing, when a set of procedures is used to obtain all the necessary information about the target cloud environment. The diversity of networks is investigated, as well as the detection of active hosts. Reconnaissance can be accomplished in a variety of ways, the most common of which being port scanning and the use of programs such as NetcatPreserve and ping. Getting file permission, injecting into OS platforms, acquiring user account information, and creating trust connections are some of the methodological techniques for conducting reconnaissance.

Example testing includes Conduct Search Engine Discovery and Reconnaissance for Information Leakage, Search Engine Recon, App Enumeration and App Fingerprinting, Identify app entry point.

Vulnerability Analysis Analysis

Exploitation

The penetration tester examines the data gathered to launch an attack on the cloud server. Exploration for vulnerabilities is done meticulously, ensuring a higher chance of successful exploitation. This has a direct bearing on the project’s success. The pen tester employs complex techniques to gain access to sensitive data, which he then uses to carry out nefarious operations by exploiting the vulnerabilities discovered. The attack on the most privileged users, known as root, is the next phase in this process.

The pentester instigates multiple and regular interference with the compromised devices. This allows them to build backdoors within the application to gain a secondary access for executing further exploitation in future.

Example testing includes Conduct Search Engine Discovery and Reconnaissance for Information Leakage, Search Engine Recon, App Enumeration and App Fingerprinting, Identify app entry point.

Tools

Reporting

The goal of the reporting stage is to deliver, rank, and prioritize findings while also providing project stakeholders with a clear and actionable report that includes proof. This is the most crucial phase for us at RnR, and we take great care to make sure we’ve clearly articulated the importance of our cloud pen testing service and findings.