Introduction to AWS Pentesting

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Explore the essentials of AWS pentesting with this comprehensive course designed to sharpen your cloud security skills. Dive into key concepts such as understanding the AWS pentesting policy, managing IAM security issues, and identifying vulnerabilities in critical AWS services like S3, EC2, and Lambda. Learn how to protect cloud environments by recognizing and mitigating security risks. The course kicks off with foundational concepts, explaining the basics of AWS architecture, its policies, and security concerns. You'll gain hands-on insights into crucial services such as IAM, ARNs, and cloud storage. By the end of this section, you’ll have a strong understanding of the vulnerabilities pentesters face in AWS environments. Next, explore specialized tools and techniques to enhance your penetration testing efforts. From using the AWS CLI to advanced tools like Pacu and GrayhatWarfare, you'll master strategies for uncovering and exploiting weaknesses. Simultaneously, you'll tackle real-world challenges with the Flaws and CloudGoat modules, where step-by-step scenarios test and refine your AWS pentesting skills. This course is tailored for cybersecurity enthusiasts, IT professionals, and cloud engineers aiming to secure their AWS environments. Basic knowledge of AWS and familiarity with security practices is recommended. With a balanced approach to theory and practice, this intermediate-level course equips you with the skills to excel in AWS pentesting.