Fortify Your Infrastructure with Cloud Pen Testing.
Identify critical misconfigurations, IAM vulnerabilities, and exposed data in your cloud environment, before attackers.
Migrating to the cloud improves scalability, but it introduces complex security challenges. Gartner estimates that 99% of cloud security failures will be the customer’s fault—not the provider’s. Our Cloud Penetration Testing services validate your side of the Shared Responsibility Model, ensuring your AWS, Azure, or GCP environment is hardened against modern threats.
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Our clients consistently share that our collaborative partnership and transparent communication help them build stronger security programs.
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HAVEN6 has become our go-to partner for serious cloud security and penetration testing.
They’ve helped our clients harden AWS and Azure configurations, identify risky misconfigurations, and validate issues through focused penetration testing on networks, web apps, and APIs.
Ramin Lamei
TechCompass
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We engaged HAVEN6 to perform a web application penetration test to uncover real-world security risks beyond routine scanning. HAVEN6 delivered an exceptionally thorough, high-quality assessment backed by clear, defensible evidence and practical, prioritized remediation guidance. We meaningfully reduced our attack surface.
Mason Taylor
GTE Financial
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We have enjoyed working with HAVEN6. They were able to help us on some long-term agreements for pen testing.
Their personnel and management are easy to work with.
We look forward to our next project with them!
Joshua Weathers
Sugpiat Defense
Cloud Pentesting Requirements
We go deep into the control plane. Our assessment covers:
Cloud Migration
You recently moved legacy on-premise systems to a cloud environment and you need to verify that the new architecture is secure.
Compliance Mandates
SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA all require evidence of secure cloud configurations and regular security testing.
Multi-Cloud Complexity
You are running a hybrid environment (e.g., AWS + Azure) and struggling to maintain consistent security policies across both.
Container Adoption
You have deployed Docker or Kubernetes (EKS/AKS/GKE) and need to ensure your orchestration is not exposing the host node.
Rapid Scaling
Your engineering team is deploying code daily via CI/CD, increasing the risk of “Configuration Drift” and accidental exposure.
Types of Cloud Environments We Test
Our team holds certifications from all major providers (AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer).
| Test Type | Description |
| AWS Penetration Testing | Focusing on S3, IAM, EC2, Lambda, RDS, and CloudTrail evasion. |
| Azure Penetration Testing | Focusing on Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Blob Storage, and Azure Functions. |
| GCP Penetration Testing | Focusing on IAM bindings, Cloud Storage, and Compute Engine. |
| Kubernetes & Container Security | Assessing the security of your clusters (EKS, AKS, GKE) to prevent container breakouts and lateral movement. |
What Our Cloud Pentesting Service Includes
We go deep into the control plane. Our assessment covers:
Deliverables for Clarity in the Cloud
We provide clear and actionable intelligence: why a vulnerability matters, how an attacker would actually exploit it, and the fixes that reduce risk.
Executive Summary
A high-level risk scorecard for the Management, Executives, C-Suite, and Boards, detailing overall cloud posture and business impact.
Detailed Technical Findings
A step-by-step guide on how we exploited the environment, including attack path visualization, screenshots, and proof-of-concept evidence.
Remediation Code
We provide the exact CLI commands, Terraform scripts, or CloudFormation templates needed to fix the vulnerabilities quickly and effectively.
Compliance Mapping
We map every finding to controls in SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, or other compliance frameworks, so you can use the report for your audit.
Cloud Penetration Testing 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)
Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT)
Web App Penetration Tester (eWPT)
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
Palo Alto PSE Certifications
Why Trust Us for Cloud Pen Testing?
We combine certified expertise, real-world attack simulation, and business-focused insights to deliver security that actually strengthens your defenses.
Authenticated White Box Testing
We don’t just scan from the outside. We request Audit level access to your cloud environment. This allows us to review the configuration behind the firewall, where 90% of cloud vulnerabilities exist.
No False Positives
We refuse to rely solely on automated output, manually investigating and verifying every single finding in our reports. This hands-on approach filters out the noise of false positives.
Remediation Code
We provide the exact CLI commands or Terraform/CloudFormation scripts needed to fix the vulnerabilities we find. You get copy-paste solutions tailored to your specific environment.
Secure Your Cloud; Secure Your Future.
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Cloud Pen Testing: FAQs
Learn more information about the most frequently asked questions
What is Cloud Penetration Testing?
Cloud Penetration Testing is a simulated cyberattack specifically targeting a cloud-based environment. Unlike traditional network testing, cloud testing focuses heavily on the management plane, API configurations, and Identity and Access Management (IAM).
While Amazon and Microsoft secure the physical data centers (the “Security of the Cloud”), you are responsible for securing what you put inside it (the “Security in the Cloud”). Our service tests your S3 buckets, EC2 instances, Lambda functions, and Kubernetes clusters to find the weak links in your configuration.
Can you test my multi-cloud environment?
Yes. Many modern enterprises run “Hybrid” or “Multi-Cloud” setups (e.g., AWS for compute, Azure for AD). We map the trust relationships between these clouds. We test if a compromised Azure AD account can be used to authenticate into your AWS console, a common vector for complex supply chain attacks.
Do we need permission from AWS/Azure/GCP to pentest?
Generally, no. AWS and Azure no longer require prior authorization for standard penetration testing of resources you own. However, there are rules of engagement (e.g., no DDoS attacks on their infrastructure). We ensure full compliance with all provider policies.
Will this disrupt our production environment?
No. Cloud configuration review is passive and non-destructive. If we perform active exploitation against your applications hosted in the cloud, we do so in a controlled manner that respects your uptime requirements.
What is the difference between a Cloud Pentest and CSPM?
A CSPM (Cloud Security Posture Management) tool runs automated checks against a checklist. A Cloud Pentest involves a human expert trying to exploit those findings to demonstrate real-world risk. For example, a tool sees a permissive role; a pentester proves that role can be used to delete your database.
Can you test Kubernetes (EKS/AKS/GKE) clusters?
Absolutely. Cloud-managed Kubernetes is a major part of our testing. We check for container escapes, misconfigured RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), and exposed dashboard interfaces. We test if a compromised pod can access the underlying node metadata to steal cloud credentials.
How do you access the environment?
We use a “Gray Box” (Assumed Breach) methodology. You provision a specific IAM Role or Service Account for our testers with limited permissions (e.g., mimicking a junior developer). This allows us to test “Insider Threat” scenarios:Â How much damage could a compromised employee credential do?
Do you check for Shadow IT?
Yes. Part of our reconnaissance phase involves discovering assets you might have forgotten about—orphaned load balancers, old dev buckets, or subdomains pointing to deleted resources (Subdomain Takeover). We help you catalog your true external attack surface.
How long does a Cloud Pen Test take?
A comprehensive review of a medium-sized cloud environment typically takes 1 to 2 weeks.