Cloud Penetration Testing

Abstract

The utilization of cloud computing has been growing exponentially, becoming the preferred platform for businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to large corporations. However, this shift towards cloud computing brought about the responsibility to ensure the security of cloud applications and data from malicious attacks. The joint responsibility model of cloud security requires both service providers and businesses to maintain security. Identity and access management are shared responsibility models, requiring protocols and ethical hacking to ensure data protection. Advanced security measures like penetration testing are essential to establish a secure virtual environment. The primary aim of this research paper is to demonstrate how important penetration testing is for an organization even with security features that cloud providers implemented.