AWS Environment Security Testing

Security cannot be purchased as a standalone product. Ensuring the security of systems hosted in a public cloud environment requires designing and implementing suitable safeguards, properly integrating CI/CD pipelines and regularly verifying the security posture through methodical testing. Drawing on the expertise of highly skilled specialists in both defensive and offensive security, CLICO focuses on testing the effectiveness of cloud-based cybersecurity solutions and preparing teams to respond effectively to cyber incidents.

CLICO’s AWS Cloud Audit Services

Cloud Penetration Testing Comprehensive penetration tests in AWS cloud environments to evaluate how well existing protections — such as Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Security Groups, and Identity & Access Management (IAM) policies — stand up against real cyberattacks.

Cloud Architecture Audits An in-depth review of your organization’s cloud infrastructure, alignment with security best practices (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, AWS Well-Architected Framework, DORA) and compliance with relevant standards to ensure the overall design is robust and resilient.

Configuration Analysis Detailed analysis of key cloud components—such as virtual networks, storage buckets, containers, and serverless functions—to check for misconfigurations or vulnerabilities. Recommendations are then provided to align settings with recognized security frameworks (CIS, NIST, vendor-specific best practices).

AWS Red Team Exercises Simulated attacks in your cloud environment, mirroring real-world adversary techniques. This includes testing Identity & Access Management weaknesses, exploiting insecure APIs, analyzing potential privilege escalation paths, and attempting lateral movement within cloud workloads and services.

Benefits of Cloud Security Testing Prevent Serious Cyber Incidents: By identifying vulnerabilities before they are exploited, organizations minimize the risk of costly breaches and ensure business continuity. Improve In-House Cybersecurity Skills: Hands-on participation in Red Team exercises and adversary emulation elevates the capabilities of the security personnel responsible for cloud oversight. Justifiable Cybersecurity Expenditure: Independent, expert evaluation of your cloud security posture helps you prioritize spending where it’s most needed, avoiding unnecessary costs. 20+ Years of Experience and Expertise Since conducting its first security audit for a banking IT system in 1998, CLICO has evolved its services to include advanced testing of public cloud infrastructures. Our auditing team consists of certified security analysts, penetration testers, and engineers with deep knowledge across diverse platforms and technologies. CLICO’s in-house specialists hold certifications such as:

• ARTE - AWS Red Team Expert
• ARTA – AWS Red Team Appertiance
• OffSec Experienced Penetration Tester (OSEP)
• OffSec Web Expert (OSWE)
• OffSec Certified Professional (OSCP)
• (ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Master
• EC Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
• Certified SCADA Security Architect
• Certified security engineers for AWS and leading cybersecurity vendors

AWS cloud security tests are performed as hands-on assessments, verifying whether your defenses can detect and respond to genuine attacks, including unauthorized access attempts, privilege escalation, lateral movement in virtual networks, and more. To ensure the highest credibility, these tests use real cybercriminal tactics adapted for cloud platforms. In addition, cloud-native tools recommended by organizations like the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) and best-practice guidelines from CLICO’s own methodology are employed to uncover hidden vulnerabilities.

Available only in CEE region.

For more information about CLICO’s AWS Cloud Security Audits, please contact us at: audyt@clico.pl  cloud@clico.pl