Explore the essentials of AWS pentesting with this comprehensive course designed to sharpen your cloud security skills. Dive into key concepts such as understanding the AWS pentesting policy, managing IAM security issues, and identifying vulnerabilities in critical AWS services like S3, EC2, and Lambda. Learn how to protect cloud environments by recognizing and mitigating security risks.
Introduction to AWS Pentesting
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
10 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Understand and interpret AWS pentesting policies to ensure compliance.
Identify vulnerabilities in IAM, S3, Lambda, and EC2 configurations.
Utilize tools like Pacu and AWS CLI for effective pentesting.
Practice AWS pentesting through real-world scenarios like Flaws and CloudGoat.
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January 2025
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, we will delve into the essential concepts and terminologies necessary for AWS pentesting. We will start with an overview of the course, followed by an exploration of AWS-specific policies, keys, and common vulnerabilities in services like IAM, S3, EC2, and Lambda. Finally, we will discuss the critical role of ARNs and their relevance to pentesters. This foundational knowledge sets the stage for practical and advanced pentesting scenarios.
What's included
8 videos1 reading
In this module, we will introduce the essential tools used for AWS pentesting. Starting with the AWS CLI for basic environment interactions, we will then dive into advanced tools like Pacu for comprehensive pentesting frameworks. Additionally, we will explore AWS Bucket Dump and GrayhatWarfare for discovering and exploiting misconfigured S3 buckets. These tools are indispensable for automating and streamlining the pentesting process.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will tackle six hands-on challenges from the Flaws series, each simulating real-world AWS vulnerabilities. Starting with enumeration and weak S3 permissions, we will progress through advanced scenarios involving open repositories, unencrypted EBS volumes, and EC2 metadata exploitation. By the final challenge, we’ll address complex issues in IAM policies, Lambda, and REST APIs. These exercises are designed to build confidence and expertise in identifying and exploiting AWS-specific security flaws.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will use CloudGoat, a hands-on AWS pentesting training resource, to explore realistic security scenarios. Starting with the configuration of CloudGoat, we’ll tackle specific challenges such as IAM privilege escalation via rollback and attachment, Lambda and EC2 misconfigurations, and S3 bucket breaches. Each scenario will enhance your understanding of AWS vulnerabilities and teach you the techniques necessary to identify and exploit these weaknesses in real-world environments.
What's included
7 videos2 assignments
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