Update cloud pentest best practices #360
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…cape - Add comprehensive 2024 cloud security statistics and trends - Include emerging threats: AI/ML attacks, supply chain attacks, container security - Expand cloud-native security challenges and solutions - Add practical code examples and configuration snippets - Implement improved formatting with tables, code blocks, and structured sections - Include implementation checklist and compliance frameworks - Add comprehensive references and further reading section - Enhance document structure with table of contents and better navigation Addresses the need for current, comprehensive cloud security guidance reflecting the latest threat landscape and best practices.
- Updated service names and links to current versions (Stackdriver -> Cloud Logging, etc.) - Added comprehensive security threats section covering log injection, tampering, Log4Shell, etc. - Enhanced best practices with modern security considerations and detailed compliance requirements - Added sections on modern logging practices including structured logging, immutable storage, zero-trust architecture - Included cost optimization strategies and storage tier recommendations - Improved formatting and structure with table of contents and better organization - Added practical examples and implementation guidance - Updated compliance coverage for GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, and PCI DSS - Enhanced container and Kubernetes logging considerations This update brings the documentation in line with 2024 cloud logging security best practices.
…features - Add enumeration for 7+ AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, RDS, CloudTrail, Security Groups) - Implement proper error handling and pagination support - Add authentication methods and credential configuration options - Include security best practices and ethical guidelines - Add table of contents and improved documentation structure - Reference modern AWS security tools (ScoutSuite, Prowler, Pacu) - Add troubleshooting section and common issues resolution - Implement logging and JSON output functionality - Add command-line argument support for flexible usage - Include IAM permission requirements and multi-region support
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Pull Request Overview
This pull request significantly enhances cloud security documentation by updating three key files with comprehensive, modernized content focused on security assessments and best practices. The updates transform basic reference materials into detailed, actionable guides that address current threats and provide practical implementation guidance.
- Expands the AWS Boto3 enumeration guide from a simple script example to a comprehensive security assessment toolkit
- Updates cloud risks and threats documentation with 2024-specific statistics, emerging threats like AI/ML attacks, and detailed mitigation strategies
- Completely restructures the cloud logging guide to emphasize security aspects, threat mitigation, and compliance requirements
Reviewed Changes
Copilot reviewed 3 out of 3 changed files in this pull request and generated 3 comments.
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| cloud_resources/enumerating_aws_boto3.md | Transforms from basic script to comprehensive AWS security assessment guide with enhanced tooling, error handling, and best practices |
| cloud_resources/cloud_risks_threats.md | Updates with 2024 threat landscape, adds emerging threats (AI/ML attacks), compliance frameworks, and implementation checklists |
| cloud_resources/cloud_logging.md | Restructures as security-focused guide with threat analysis, modern practices, compliance requirements, and cost optimization strategies |
Co-authored-by: Copilot <175728472+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
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This pull request significantly expands and restructures the
cloud_resources/cloud_logging.mddocument to provide a comprehensive security-focused guide to cloud logging. It introduces new sections on threats, best practices, compliance, modern logging techniques, and cost optimization, while updating and extending the comparison of logging capabilities across AWS, Azure, and GCP.Major enhancements and additions:
Expanded Content and Structure
Cloud Platform Capabilities Update
Security Threats and Mitigations
Best Practices and Compliance