CREST-accredited cloud penetration testing
Cloud application penetration testing service
CodeShield delivers CREST-accredited cloud penetration testing to organisations across the UK running workloads in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Cloud breaches rarely come from clever exploits. They come from misconfigurations, over-permissive access, and exposed storage, the everyday gaps that automated scans skim over.
Our specialists combine deep manual testing with configuration benchmarking to find them before an attacker does. No false positives, no fluff. Just clear, prioritised findings and practical remediation advice from a dedicated expert who works with you from scoping through to fixing every issue we find.
What our cloud penetration testing covers
Cloud environments move fast and change constantly, which is exactly why they drift out of a secure state. We test the whole picture, combining CIS benchmarking with hands-on manual testing to find the cloud-specific weaknesses that generic tools miss.
Cloud environments move fast and change constantly, which is exactly why they drift out of a secure state. We test the whole picture, combining CIS benchmarking with hands-on manual testing to find the cloud-specific weaknesses that generic tools miss.
WHY TRUST CODESHIELD
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CREST accredited penetration testing you can trust
When it comes to security testing, credentials matter. CodeShield is a CREST accredited penetration testing company, holding one of the most respected accreditations in the industry.
CREST accreditation isn’t a badge you buy. It’s independent proof that our methodologies, technical expertise, data handling, and quality processes have been rigorously assessed against internationally recognised standards. For you, it means the testing of your cloud environment is carried out to a benchmark your clients, auditors, and stakeholders already know and trust.
Why CREST accreditation matters for your business
- Independent assurance: your testing is validated against standards set and monitored by the industry’s leading not-for-profit accreditation body.
- Procurement-ready: many enterprise customers and public sector frameworks require, or strongly prefer, a CREST accredited provider before they’ll engage.
- Compliance confidence: CREST accredited testing supports frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS, giving auditors the credible evidence they’re looking for.
- Certified people, not just a certified company: our testers hold individual industry certifications from bodies including CREST and Offensive Security, so your project is always in expert hands.
When you choose CodeShield, you’re partnering with a trusted UK security consultancy that combines independent accreditation, technical excellence, and clear guidance to protect your business against real-world threats.
Cloud penetration testing for cloud-reliant businesses
Cloud penetration testing matters most to organisations that run business-critical systems and sensitive data in the cloud, especially those in regulated or security-conscious industries.
If you host applications, data, or infrastructure in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, cloud penetration testing should be part of your security programme.
Meet your compliance requirements with confidence
Many organisations first come to us because a framework, auditor, or enterprise customer requires independent testing of their cloud environment. We make that requirement straightforward to meet, and turn it into genuine security improvement.
Our cloud penetration testing supports:
You’ll receive a clear, audit-ready report that maps findings to what your framework actually asks for, plus practical remediation advice to close the gaps, not just document them.
WHY CODESHIELD – 20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
You work with the person doing the testing.
At CodeShield, our UK penetration testing team brings 20+ years of combined expertise delivering practical, results-driven security solutions tailored to your business.
You work directly with a fully-qualified pen tester. You meet them before you pay, so you know who you’re working with.
TRUSTED UK PENETRATION TESTERS
Contact CodeShield today to get a quote or work with us
At CodeShield, our UK penetration testing team brings 20+ years of combined expertise delivering practical, results-driven security solutions tailored to your business.
What makes our cloud penetration testing different
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What’s in your cloud penetration testing report
The report is where a penetration test earns its value. A test is only as useful as the document that comes out of it, and ours are built to be read and acted on, not filed away. Every engagement ends with a clear, structured report that works for your technical team and your senior stakeholders alike.
See a sample report
Want to see the quality of our reporting before you commit? Download an anonymised sample cloud penetration testing report and see exactly what you’ll receive: the structure, the depth of detail, and the clarity of our remediation advice.
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Not sure which test you need?
Most people searching “pen test” aren’t sure yet, that’s normal. Pick the closest match, or talk it through directly with a tester. We can incorporate multiple testing types for a single project. We often do web app + network testing if a business wants to cover both.
When do you need a cloud penetration test?
Cloud penetration testing isn’t a one-off box to tick. It’s something to build into the key moments in your cloud journey. You should consider a test when:
- You’re migrating to the cloud or moving new workloads: validate your security before and after migration, when misconfigurations are most likely to appear.
- You’re launching a new cloud-hosted application or service: test before it’s exposed to real users and real attackers, not after.
- You’re preparing for a compliance audit: ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS and similar frameworks expect independent testing as part of certification.
- A customer or partner is asking for it: enterprise procurement and due diligence increasingly require evidence of cloud testing before they’ll sign.
- You’ve made significant configuration or architecture changes: new services, IAM changes, or integrations can introduce risks that weren’t there before.
- You’ve had a security incident: verify that the gap is closed and check for anything else an attacker may have reached.
- It’s simply been a while: best practice is at least once a year. If you can’t remember your last test, you’re overdue.
Not sure which of these applies to you? A quick scoping conversation will tell you what you need, and just as importantly, what you don’t.
LIVE REPORTING
Stay informed throughout your penetration test with real-time access to findings through our secure client portal.
As vulnerabilities are identified, they’re immediately available for your team to review, giving you complete visibility into the assessment as it progresses. Any High or Critical findings are communicated straight away via your agreed contact channels, ensuring urgent risks are never left waiting until the final report.
Our collaborative approach also allows for interactive re-testing during the engagement. As fixes are implemented, our consultants can validate them in real time, helping to reduce outstanding vulnerabilities before testing is complete.
At the end of the engagement, your portal is updated with the final quality-assured report, providing a comprehensive record of the assessment, findings, remediation guidance, and supporting evidence.
TRUSTED UK PENETRATION TESTERS
Contact CodeShield today to get a quote or work with us
At CodeShield, our UK penetration testing team brings 20+ years of combined expertise delivering practical, results-driven security solutions tailored to your business.
Cloud penetration testing FAQs
Yes. Our support doesn’t end at the report. Once you’ve addressed the findings, we can retest to confirm the fixes are effective, giving you and your stakeholders verified assurance that the risks have been closed.
Cloud providers secure the underlying infrastructure, but securing how you configure and use their services is your responsibility. Our testing focuses squarely on that customer side, where the vast majority of cloud breaches actually occur.
Most major providers now permit customer-authorised penetration testing of your own environment, though some activities carry specific rules. We handle this as part of scoping, ensuring all testing stays within your provider’s acceptable use policies.
Traditional testing simulates attacks against applications and infrastructure. Cloud penetration testing goes deeper into cloud-specific concerns, reviewing IAM policies, storage configurations, and platform settings within AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud to reduce the risk of a breach caused by misconfiguration.
We have extensive experience across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, and we also support hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Every engagement is tailored to the platforms and services you actually use.
The cost depends on scope: the cloud platforms involved, the size and complexity of your environment, and the depth of testing required. Rather than quote a misleading flat rate, we scope every engagement individually so you only pay for testing that delivers real value. Get in touch for a tailored quote.
