Cloud Risk Assessment - Independent review of risk exposure in Azure, AWS, and GCP environments
Cipher Security provides Cloud Risk Assessments for organisations operating in Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The assessment offers a structured review of the current security posture, identifies potential areas of risk, and outlines practical steps for improvement.
Scope of the Assessment
Configuration Review
Analysis of core cloud services including identity and access management (IAM), storage permissions, network configuration, logging, and monitoring. We examine the environment for insecure defaults, overly permissive roles, and unused or exposed services.
Misconfiguration and Exposure Identification
Identification of common issues such as publicly accessible storage, outdated access controls, or overly broad firewall rules. Attention is given to assets that may be unintentionally exposed to the internet.
Compliance and Control Mapping
Evaluation of alignment with recognised security standards and frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53, PCI DSS, and CIS Benchmarks). Gaps are documented and prioritised for remediation.
Risk Prioritisation
Risks are assessed in context, based on likelihood and potential impact. Findings are grouped and prioritised to support internal planning and decision-making.
Remediation Guidance
A set of practical, context-aware recommendations is provided. Where appropriate, options are outlined to reduce risk without significantly affecting operational workflows.
Methodology
All assessments are conducted independently, without reliance on vendor tools or automated scanning platforms. Findings are validated and documented clearly, with attention to reproducibility and transparency.
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