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Greg from Hakin9: What are the most common AWS misconfigurations that organizations should be aware of during a penetration test?
Oluwatola Mustapha: One of the most frequent misconfigurations we see in AWS environments involves security groups and access control policies. Security groups are often not properly configured, allowing open access from external environments that should be restricted. Additionally, S3 buckets tend to be exposed without appropriate ACLs (Access Control Lists), making sensitive data vulnerable. It's not uncommon to find misconfigurations in Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies as well, leading to excessive permissions for users or services. All of these vulnerabilities can open the door to breaches if not addressed.
Greg from Hakin9: How do the skills learned in this course apply to real-world scenarios, particularly in preventing security breaches?
Oluwatola Mustapha: The skills from this course have direct real-world applications, especially in evaluating and enhancing your organization’s cloud security posture. By learning how to identify misconfigurations and vulnerabilities, you can preemptively take action to prevent breaches. These skills help assess the security measures in place, identify gaps, and apply fixes to avoid data leaks or unauthorized access. For example, if a security group allows unnecessary inbound traffic or an S3 bucket is exposed, knowing how to spot and correct these issues is crucial.
Greg from Hakin9: With the increasing move to cloud infrastructures, how critical is AWS-specific penetration testing for cybersecurity professionals?
Oluwatola Mustapha: AWS-specific penetration testing is incredibly critical in today’s cloud-driven world. As organizations continue to migrate....
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