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Cloud Environment Pen Testing

Cloud Security includes Penetration Testing for cloud deployments in a specific way. This course will teach you how to approach these cloud services and deployments from an offensive perspective.

Intermediate
38m
(1)

Created by Chris Jackson

Last Updated Apr 28, 2025

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Cloud Environment Pen Testing

Cloud Security includes Penetration Testing for cloud deployments in a specific way. This course will teach you how to approach these cloud services and deployments from an offensive perspective.

Intermediate
38m
(1)

Created by Chris Jackson

Last Updated Apr 28, 2025

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What you'll learn

Effective Cloud Penetration Testing requires looking into the most common cloud misconfigurations. In this course, Cloud Environment Pen Testing, you'll learn to identify these misconfigurations. First, you'll explore Container and Kubernetes pen testing. Next, you'll discover Serverless functions permission misconfigurations. Finally, you'll learn how misconfigured access to in-memory stores can be exploited. When you're finished with this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge needed for pen testing in a cloud environment.

Cloud Environment Pen Testing
Intermediate
38m
(1)
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Chris Jackson - Pluralsight course - Cloud Environment Pen Testing
Chris Jackson
27 courses 4.7 author rating 23 ratings

Chris Jackson is a cybersecurity professional with years of experience in identifying security incidents, securing applications and security training. Over the years, he has tested web applications for vulnerabilities, helped deploy SIEM platforms and more. He is passionate about teaching cybersecurity and committed to learning new technologies.

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