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Penetration Testing Azure for Ethical Hackers: Develop practical skills to perform pentesting and risk assessment of Microsoft Azure environments
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Expected 11 Aug 26Go from security novice to ethical hacking expert and discover vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them with the help of real-world attack simulations and hands-on labs
Key FeaturesDiscover how attackers find and abuse cloud misconfiguration, weak identity controls, and exposed IDsLearn advanced techniques for privilege escalation, moving across Azure tenants, and maintaining persistenceStay ahead of evolving threats with cutting-edge attack techniques, automated exploits, and real-world case studiesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionThe rapid growth of cloud computing and Microsoft Azure’s vast capabilities have made it a prime target for attackers. Penetration Testing Azure for Ethical Hackers is your hands-on guide to staying ahead of these threats by learning how to identify and fix vulnerabilities before they’re exploited.
Building on the success of its predecessor, this second edition is fully updated to cover modern attack strategies, sophisticated privilege escalation methods, and emerging Azure security challenges. Starting with the setting up of a dedicated Azure penetration testing environment, the book systematically guides you through reconnaissance methods, lateral movement tactics, and persistence techniques specifically engineered for Azure cloud environments. Through real-world case studies, step-by-step attack simulations, and mitigation strategies, you’ll develop practical skills for strengthening your organization's security posture.
By the end, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and technical skills needed to perform advanced Azure security assessments effectively.
What you will learnSet up an Azure pentesting lab personalized for youAnonymously search for high-risk misconfigurations and vulnerabilitiesExecute initial access attacks like credential theft and phishingEscalate privileges via misconfigured roles and resource policiesExploit service credentials, access keys, Azure Key Vault, and tokensExfiltrate data from Azure Storage, SQL database, and serverless applicationsMaintain persistence using Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and identitiesWho this book is forThis book is for cybersecurity professionals, penetration testers, cloud security specialists, and IT administrators who want to simulate real-world attacks on Microsoft Azure environments. If you're an Azure administrator, developer, or DevOps engineer looking to secure your infrastructure against potential attackers, this book is an essential guide to identifying and mitigating risks effectively.
Table of ContentsAzure Platform and Architecture OverviewBuilding Your Azure Pentesting EnvironmentAnonymous Discovery and ReconnaissanceInitial Access and Credential TheftPrivilege Escalation AttacksHunting and Harvesting Service CredentialsData Exfiltration AttacksCode Execution AttacksPersistence Attacks and Defense Evasion
Key FeaturesDiscover how attackers find and abuse cloud misconfiguration, weak identity controls, and exposed IDsLearn advanced techniques for privilege escalation, moving across Azure tenants, and maintaining persistenceStay ahead of evolving threats with cutting-edge attack techniques, automated exploits, and real-world case studiesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionThe rapid growth of cloud computing and Microsoft Azure’s vast capabilities have made it a prime target for attackers. Penetration Testing Azure for Ethical Hackers is your hands-on guide to staying ahead of these threats by learning how to identify and fix vulnerabilities before they’re exploited.
Building on the success of its predecessor, this second edition is fully updated to cover modern attack strategies, sophisticated privilege escalation methods, and emerging Azure security challenges. Starting with the setting up of a dedicated Azure penetration testing environment, the book systematically guides you through reconnaissance methods, lateral movement tactics, and persistence techniques specifically engineered for Azure cloud environments. Through real-world case studies, step-by-step attack simulations, and mitigation strategies, you’ll develop practical skills for strengthening your organization's security posture.
By the end, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and technical skills needed to perform advanced Azure security assessments effectively.
What you will learnSet up an Azure pentesting lab personalized for youAnonymously search for high-risk misconfigurations and vulnerabilitiesExecute initial access attacks like credential theft and phishingEscalate privileges via misconfigured roles and resource policiesExploit service credentials, access keys, Azure Key Vault, and tokensExfiltrate data from Azure Storage, SQL database, and serverless applicationsMaintain persistence using Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and identitiesWho this book is forThis book is for cybersecurity professionals, penetration testers, cloud security specialists, and IT administrators who want to simulate real-world attacks on Microsoft Azure environments. If you're an Azure administrator, developer, or DevOps engineer looking to secure your infrastructure against potential attackers, this book is an essential guide to identifying and mitigating risks effectively.
Table of ContentsAzure Platform and Architecture OverviewBuilding Your Azure Pentesting EnvironmentAnonymous Discovery and ReconnaissanceInitial Access and Credential TheftPrivilege Escalation AttacksHunting and Harvesting Service CredentialsData Exfiltration AttacksCode Execution AttacksPersistence Attacks and Defense Evasion
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