As the digital landscape evolves, so do the threats facing all organizations, especially as they move their operations to the cloud. Projections indicate that by 2025, a staggering 85% of organizations will rely on cloud-native platforms.

With this shift comes increased interest from malicious actors looking to exploit vulnerabilities and gain access to sensitive data of all types. In light of this, advanced penetration testing techniques are necessary to counter the ever-changing cloud security threat landscape.

In this article, we will explore seven key strategies through which penetration testing can fortify your cloud infrastructure, ensuring its resilience against potential threats including data exfiltration.

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With the digital landscape constantly changing, it's crucial to stay ahead of cybersecurity threats, and advanced penetration testing is a key strategy for strengthening your organization’s defenses.

As businesses grapple with increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, the field of penetration testing continues to evolve, giving rise to new and innovative methodologies.

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Attack surface discovery is a crucial component of any organization’s cyber security strategy, allowing teams to identify potential entry points – also known as attack vectors – that could present a cyber threat. Without proper attack surface management, organizations risk exposure to breaches in systems, devices, and the overall network.