Amazon Web Services Penetration Test
AWS Security Starts Here: Uncover Misconfigurations Before They Become Breaches
AWS powers your scalable empire—EC2 instances, S3 storage, Lambda functions—but the shared responsibility model means cloud configurations are yours to secure. One insecure bucket or IAM overreach can trigger remote data exfiltration, infrastructure compromise, or compliance failures that lead to significant consequences. Aevora’s AWS Penetration Testing navigates these risks.
We audit your AWS environment, combining automated reconnaissance with manual exploitation for harden configurations and cloud security. Ready to secure your AWS infrastructure? Contact us today for a free consultation.
What is AWS Penetration Testing?
AWS Penetration Testing is a cloud-centric ethical hacking simulation targeting your AWS environment—services, policies, and integrations. During these engagements, we look for gaps that enable exploitation. We probe from external vectors to privileged roles, respecting AWS rules of engagement. Our hybrid approach ensures a thorough engagement:
- Automated Testing: Tools like Pacu, Scout Suite, and Prowler automate policy enumeration, bucket scans, and compliance checks—swiftly flagging public S3s, weak KMS keys, or IAM wildcards across accounts.
- Manual Testing: Aevora operators manually assume roles, craft abuse chains (e.g., via AWS CLI scripting or Terraform exploits)—uncovering stealthy flaws like VPC flow log evasions or Lambda RCE that automation glimpses but can’t seize.
Common vulnerabilities uncovered:
- IAM Privilege Escalation and Policy Abuse
- Misconfigured Storage (S3, EBS exposures)
- Network control Bypasses
- Serverless Risks (Lambda injections)
- Multi-account Pivots and Trust Exploits
- Compliance Drifts (CIS, NIST violations)
We are ready to help you operate your AWS infrastructure securely.
Our Methodology
At Aevora, we don’t do one-size-fits-all. Our penetration testing follows industry-leading frameworks like CSA CCM, AWS Well-Architected Framework, CIS Benchmark, MITRE ATT&CK and NIST, tailored to your unique environment. Here’s how we deliver results:
- Scoping & Reconnaissance: We collaborate with you to define targets, rules of engagement, and business-critical assets—ensuring zero disruption to your operations. During this time we review details such as accounts, services, asset management, and boundaries. We will also discuss specific goals to see if you have objectives in mind. Aevora operators will perform passive reconnaissance during scoping to get a general intelligence perspective on the target company and cloud infrastructure.
- Vulnerability Scanning & Enumeration: Aevora operators will use several different tactics, techniques, and procedures to uncover vulnerabilities at scale. Our operators and their extensive knowledge is where the real value comes in. We scan for vulnerabilities while mapping out assets and manually probe various areas of interest, such as IAM graphing for trust webs.
- Exploitation & Proof-of-Concept : Rather we start from no access or an assumed breach scenario, we are attempting to exploit vulnerabilities and misconfigurations to traverse the environment and compromise AWS. All exploitation is conducted in a safe and responsible way to avoid disruption to operations. The team also seeks to find realistic proof of concepts that easily demonstrate impact and include clear steps for reproducing.
- Post-Exploitation Analysis : We don’t stop after a vulnerability is found. Instantly the question, “What is the worst thing that could happen?” gets asked. Aevora operators seek to chain vulnerabilities and move around the environment for additional access.
- Comprehensive Reporting & Remediation Guidance : You’ll receive a detailed report with executive summaries, technical findings, risk ratings (CVSS-scored), and step-by-step fix recommendations. Plus, we offer re-testing at a discount to verify remediations.
All of Aevora’s operators possess the highly coveted OSCP certification. With Aevora you are getting the best and you can have confidence that every test is thorough, confidential, and compliant with standards like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR.
Why Choose Aevora for Your AWS Pen Test?
In a sea of cybersecurity firms, Aevora stands out because we prioritize your success. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Adaptive and Capable: We have compromised a large number of AWS environments. From small companies to massive enterprises using cloud infrastructure—we will find every angle and pry with precision and resilience. Aevora operators are required to remain knowledgeable on the latest security trends, tooling, techniques, and cloud security concepts.
- Rapid Turnaround: Most engagements are completed in 2-4 weeks. Importantly, we are flexible and are ready to work around the timelines that you require. Engagement length is primarily determined by the size of the AWS environment and Aevora’s testing schedule.
- Transparent Pricing: Starting at $5,000 per week for standard engagements. While scoping, we will analyze the AWS landscape and any specific custom goals established. Custom goals in some scenarios can impact engagement complexity. These details can fluctuate pricing as every AWS environment is designed differently and we strive to meet your key goals.
- Ongoing Partnership: Beyond the engagement, you will have access our threat intelligence feeds and quarterly health checks to stay ahead of emerging risks. This is completely free. We want to be your go-to experts year-round. We prioritize your success.
Who Benefits From Our AWS Pen Tests?
This service is essential for:
Cloud and DevOps Teams: Gain a clear understanding of your AWS environment’s real-world attack surface. Our testing identifies misconfigured services, overly permissive IAM roles, exposed APIs, and insecure storage or networking setups. We help your teams prioritize remediation and implement lasting improvements to your cloud security architecture.
Security Teams: See what an attacker could do after breaching your cloud perimeter—or abusing a compromised access key. Our AWS penetration tests uncover privilege escalation paths, lateral movement opportunities, and weaknesses in security controls like CloudTrail, GuardDuty, or Security Groups. We provide actionable insights to harden your AWS environment against real-world threats.
Organizations with Complex or Multi-Account AWS Setups:
Whether you operate a single AWS account or manage a multi-account organization with cross-account access, our testing helps ensure nothing slips through the cracks. We assess everything from IAM policies to VPC peering configurations to ensure security at scale.
Heavily Regulated Industries: Meet strict compliance requirements such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR. Our penetration tests provide the necessary evidence and risk insights to satisfy auditors and regulators. If you have specific compliance requirements, be sure to let us know during scoping.
Companies Preparing for Funding, Acquisition, or Compliance Audits: Secure cloud environments build trust. Whether you’re raising capital, preparing for acquisition, or going through a formal audit, our professional Azure pentest reports validate your cloud security posture and show your commitment to secure, compliant cloud operations.
Businesses of All Sizes: Whether you’re a startup building your first cloud-native application or an enterprise migrating legacy workloads to AWS, it’s critical to secure your environment from day one. Unlike automated tools, our manual cloud penetration testing provides deep insight into misconfigurations, hidden risks, and real attack paths that could impact your data, users, and reputation.