Azure Penetration Testing
Azure Secures Platform. You Secure the Identity.
Identify gaps in your Entra ID (Azure AD), Virtual Networks, and Storage accounts before attackers exploit them.
Microsoft Azure provides world-class infrastructure, but your configuration dictates your security. With the seamless integration of Office 365 and Azure, a single compromised identity can lead to a full cloud takeover. Our Azure Penetration Testing services dig deep into your control plane, validating your defenses against identity attacks, lateral movement, and data exfiltration.
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What is Azure Penetration Testing?
Azure penetration testing is the authorized, real-world simulated attack on your Azure tenants, subscriptions, Entra ID, VMs, App Services, and data stores.
Azure Penetration Testing is a comprehensive security evaluation of your Microsoft Azure cloud environment. It focuses on identifying vulnerabilities arising from misconfigurations, weak identity management, and insecure architecture.
Unlike traditional on-premise testing, Azure security revolves heavily around Identity as the Perimeter. Our assessment focuses on Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), the management portal, and the resources you deploy. We simulate the actions of an attacker who has compromised a user credential or an application to see if they can pivot to your critical data or take control of your subscription.
What Requires Azure Penetration Testing?
Automated tools like Microsoft Defender for Cloud are essential, but they cannot simulate complex human attack chains. You need manual Azure Penetration Testing if:
Entra ID Complexity
A hybrid environment syncing on-prem Active Directory with Entra ID via Azure Connect, creating attack vectors.
Compliance Mandates
You need to satisfy ISO 27001, SOC 2, or HIPAA requirements for independent validation of your cloud controls.
Rapid Migration
You lifted and shifted legacy apps to Azure VMs without refactoring them for cloud security best practices.
External Access
You use Azure B2B/B2C features to grant third-party access to external partners or vendors.
Data Protection
You utilize Azure Blob Storage or Azure SQL and need to ensure data is not publicly exposed or unencrypted.
Types of Azure Testing We Perform
We align our testing with the Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark (MCSB).
| Test Type | Description |
| Azure Configuration Review (White Box) | We use “Reader” access to audit your settings against industry best practices (CIS Benchmarks). |
| Authenticated Application Testing | We attack your Azure-hosted applications to see if vulnerabilities to access the underlying cloud infrastructure are available. |
| Hybrid Cloud Testing | We test the connection between your on-premise network and Azure to ensure a breach in one doesn’t compromise the other. |
| Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) | Specialized testing for container orchestration, focusing on pod security policies and node permissions. |
What Our Azure Pentesting Service Includes
We provide a granular analysis of your specific Azure subscriptions and tenants.
Why We Are the Azure Experts
We deliver an identity-first approach that prioritizes Entra ID analysis, providing PowerShell remediation scripts, and integrating findings with Microsoft Defender.
Identity First Approach
Identity is the new firewall. We spend more time analyzing Entra ID than general network settings because that is where the modern threats are.
PowerShell Remediation
We don’t just list bugs. We provide the ready-to-run PowerShell or Azure CLI scripts to fix the misconfigurations immediately.
Microsoft Defender Integration
We help you tune your Microsoft Defender for Cloud alerts based on our findings to reduce future noise, while improving your security.
Our Certifications
Our team holds industry-recognized certifications that reflect hands-on expertise across offensive security, cloud, incident response, and compliance.
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester (GCPN)
GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester (GCPN)
CompTIA Security+, Network+, A+, Pentest+
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP)
Microsoft AZ-900, SC-900
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Burp Suite Certified Practitioner (Apprentice)
eLearnSecurity Junior (eJPT)
Web App Penetration Tester (eWPT)
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
Palo Alto PSE Certifications
Azure Pen Testing: FAQs
Learn more information about the most frequently asked questions
Do we need Microsoft's permission to pentest?
No. Microsoft no longer requires pre-authorization for standard penetration testing of your Azure resources. However, you must adhere to the Microsoft Cloud Penetration Testing Rules of Engagement (e.g., no Denial of Service attacks). We strictly follow these rules.
What level of access do you need? (Black Box vs. White Box)
We typically recommend a White Box (Authenticated) assessment. We request a “Reader” role account and a “Global Reader” role in Entra ID. This allows us to audit the configuration settings that are invisible from the outside. While we can perform Black Box testing (simulating an external hacker with no credentials), it provides significantly less value for a cloud configuration review.
Can you test SQL Database, Logic Apps, and Functions?
Yes. In a PaaS (Platform as a Service) environment, you don’t manage the OS, but you do manage the data and access. We test for SQL Injection, insecure connection strings, weak authentication on Function Apps, and Logic App workflows that inadvertently expose data to the public internet.
Will this test satisfy SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 auditors?
Absolutely. Our reports are specifically designed to meet the “External Penetration Testing” requirements for SOC 2 (CC 4.1 and CC 7.1), ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS. We provide an auditor-friendly executive summary and a technical remediation plan.
Does data leave our Azure region during the test?
No. We respect data sovereignty. If you are hosted in Azure Government (GovCloud) or specific EU regions, we can deploy our testing infrastructure within that same region to ensuring data never crosses borders, maintaining GDPR or FedRAMP compliance.
How do you handle remediation? Do you fix the issues for us?
Yes, if requested. We offer remediation services where our engineers work alongside your team to implement the necessary fixes directly within your environment.
However, if you prefer to handle the fixes internally—or if strict audit independence is required (e.g., for SOC 2 Type II)—we provide Remediation as Code. In this scenario, we do not touch your configurations directly; instead, our reports provide the exact Azure CLI commands, PowerShell scripts, or Terraform code snippets your team needs to copy-paste to resolve the vulnerabilities themselves.
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