P e n t e s t i n g A z u r e Applications ebook
Pentesting Azure Applications: The Definitive Guide to Testing and Securing Deployments
Pentesting Azure Applications is the ultimate resource for penetration testing cloud services deployed in Microsoft Azure. Written by senior penetration tester Matt Burrough, this comprehensive guide will teach you the essential techniques and methodologies for effectively assessing the security of your Azure environment.
You'll begin by learning how to approach a cloud-focused penetration test, including how to obtain the proper permissions to execute it. From there, you'll dive deep into the world of Azure, discovering how to perform reconnaissance on an Azure subscription, gain access to Azure Storage accounts, and uncover weaknesses in Azure's Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offerings.
Key topics covered in the book include:
Uncovering Vulnerabilities in Virtual Machines
Discover techniques for acquiring passwords, binaries, code, and configuration files by exploiting vulnerabilities in Azure virtual machine settings.
Leveraging PowerShell for Intelligence Gathering
Use PowerShell commands to find IP addresses, administrative users, and other critical Azure resource details.
Investigating Authentication and Certificate Issues
Identify security problems related to multi-factor authentication and management certificates that could lead to privileged access.
Penetrating Azure Networks
Learn how to enumerate firewall rules and exploit network-level vulnerabilities to move laterally within an Azure environment.
Exploring Specialized Azure Services
Go beyond the basics and investigate potential attack vectors in Azure Key Vault, Azure Web Apps, Azure Automation, and other platform-specific services.
Detecting and Responding to Malicious Activity
Dive into Azure's logging and security event capabilities to detect when your penetration testing activities have been discovered.
Throughout the book, you'll find a wealth of sample penetration testing scripts, practical advice for completing security assessments, and insightful tips on how to configure Azure to mitigate common attacks. Whether you're new to cloud security testing or a seasoned pro, Pentesting Azure Applications is an essential resource for taking your Azure security skills to new heights.
Pentesting Azure Applications is a comprehensive guide to penetration testing cloud services deployed in Microsoft Azure. Written by senior penetration tester Matt Burrough, this book provides the essential techniques and methodologies for effectively assessing the security of your Azure environment. Key topics covered include: Uncovering vulnerabilities in Azure virtual machines that enable acquiring passwords, binaries, code, and configuration files Using PowerShell commands for reconnaissance to find IP addresses, administrative users, and other critical Azure resource details Investigating security issues related to multi-factor authentication and management certificates Penetrating Azure networks by enumerating firewall rules and exploiting network-level vulnerabilities Exploring potential attack vectors in specialized Azure services like Key Vault, Web Apps, and Automation Detecting and responding to malicious activity by diving into Azure's logging and security event capabilities Throughout the book, readers will find sample penetration testing scripts, practical advice for completing security assessments, and tips on hardening Azure configurations to mitigate common attacks. Whether new to cloud security testing or a seasoned pro, this book is an essential resource for taking Azure security skills to new heights.