skills.rest
zebbern
zebbernCOMMUNITY
Explore all skills by this author →
WebsiteGitHub

Cloud Penetration Testing

Automate cloud security assessments across Azure, AWS, and GCP.

4.5k|458|Updated Jun 21, 2025
Search Tags:#aws#gcp#azure#pentesting#cloud-security#security-assessment
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zebbern/claude-code-guide --skill cloud-penetration-testing
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Cloud Penetration Testing
Source: https://github.com/zebbern/claude-code-guide/tree/main/skills/cloud-penetration-testing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zebbern/claude-code-guide --skill cloud-penetration-testing

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables authorized security teams to perform comprehensive cloud security assessments across Azure, AWS, and GCP, addressing misconfigurations, weak IAM policies, and insecure defaults.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-platform reconnaissance and resource enumeration across major cloud providers.
  • IAM and authentication testing, privilege escalation paths, data extraction, and persistence validation.
  • Use Case: When assessing a cloud environment for a client, run the workflow to identify exposed assets, risky permissions, and misconfigurations, then generate remediation guidance.

Quick Start

Install and configure the required cloud CLIs (Azure CLI, AWS CLI, and GCP SDK) as described in Prerequisites, then run the cloud security engagement against an authorized target following the Core Workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cloud Penetration Testing

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate cloud security assessments across AWS, Azure, and GCP?▼

Automate cloud security assessments by using defined scopes and approved credentials to enumerate resources, test identities, and extract data across AWS, Azure, and GCP. This identifies exposed assets, risky permissions, and insecure defaults.

What is tested during a cloud penetration test for weak IAM policies?▼

Cloud penetration testing evaluates IAM and authentication mechanisms to uncover privilege escalation paths and risky permissions. It identifies misconfigurations and insecure defaults across your authorized cloud environments.

Do I need approved credentials and configured CLIs to run cloud pentesting engagements?▼

Yes, you must install and configure Azure CLI, AWS CLI, and GCP SDK before running assessments. Approved credentials and a clearly defined scope ensure the security engagement performs safely against authorized targets.

Can I test privilege escalation and persistence across multiple cloud providers?▼

Yes, cross-platform reconnaissance tests privilege escalation paths and validates persistence across major cloud providers. It leverages standard cloud tooling to safely assess IAM weaknesses and extract credentials.

How do I generate remediation guidance after finding exposed cloud assets?▼

Generate remediation guidance by running the security workflow against authorized targets to identify exposed assets and misconfigurations. The assessment outputs actionable steps to fix weak IAM policies and insecure defaults.

What are the limitations of automating cross-platform cloud security assessments?▼

Assessments are limited to authorized targets with clearly defined scopes and approved credentials. Safe testing relies on standard cloud tooling, preventing actions outside the permitted environment.

Related Skills

Explore More Software Engineering Skills→
jcastillotxjcastillotx

Cloud Penetration Testing

Plan and execute authorized cloud security assessments across Azure, AWS, and GCP.

Community
Advanced
n4igmen4igme

hunt-cloud-misconfig

Detect cloud misconfigurations across AWS, GCP, Azure, and Kubernetes.

Community
Advanced
gerald-icagerald-ica

Cloud Penetration Testing

Automate cloud security assessments across Azure, AWS, and GCP.

Community
Advanced
devkenidevkeni
1

cloud-security

Automate multi-cloud security assessments across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Community
Advanced