Penetration testing is a simulated cyber attack on a computer system to identify strengths and weaknesses, and address them accordingly to ensure robust security measures.
With the growing popularity of cloud computing, such tests are necessary to ensure data is stored safely in the cloud.
This article explores the tools and challenges associated with cloud penetration testing (pen testing).
The first part of the article provides an overview of what pen testing is, and some of the primary tools used, including Metasploit, Nmap and Wireshark.
The second part focuses on the challenges, which include understanding cloud architecture, and negotiating legal and compliance issues, as well as prioritizing vulnerabilities.
The author believes that overcoming these challenges is crucial to robust cloud security in the modern digital environment.