Need For Cloud Security Assessment

20 Nov 2025

The cloud has become the backbone of modern infrastructure to deploy software. It offers organizations abilities to efficiently run applications far beyond the capabilities of traditional on-premises infrastructure. However, cloud technology also brings an increase in security risks, and that traditional on-premises security assessments simply cannot address.

The Critical Need for Comprehensive Cloud Security Risk Assessments

At Triaxiom Security, our certified cloud security experts conduct cloud security assessments across all major cloud services platforms, and our test results consistently deliver high quality hardening recommendations to our clients. Our specialized scanning techniques and manual validation processes identify publicly accessible data that automated tools often miss.

Recent high-profile breaches underscore just how vulnerable even well-resourced organizations can be. The Tata Motors breach in October 2025 exposed sensitive data through publicly accessible cloud resources. A company with substantial cybersecurity investments and resources fell victim to one of the most common cloud misconfigurations we encounter. If it can happen to Tata Motors, it can happen to your organization.

Here is What We Commonly Find in Our Cloud Security Assessments

We approach every AWS assessment with a clear, proven methodology designed to deliver practical outcomes, not just paperwork.

Identity and Access Control Failures

• Inactive users with active access control violations across multiple cloud services
• Misconfigured multi-factor authentication policies
• Orphaned access keys providing backdoors to critical resources
• Inadequate access control policies that fail to enforce - least privilege principles

Data Exposure Risks: [Most Common Finding]

• Publicly accessible storage buckets containing sensitive data, the exact vulnerability that enabled the Tata Motors breach
• Unencrypted data at rest in databases and file systems
• Inadequate data classification and handling procedures
• Backup data stored without proper access controls

Network Security Vulnerabilities

• Overly permissive network security group rules
• Unmonitored network security traffic patterns in cloud infrastructure
• Misconfigured VPN and peering connections compromising network security
• Exposed management interfaces and APIs bypassing access control

Regulatory Compliance and Governance Gaps

• Lack of audit trails for critical system changes affecting regulatory compliance
• Insufficient logging and monitoring configurations required for regulatory compliance
• Non-compliant data residency and sovereignty practices
• Missing incident response procedures for cloud-specific threats
• PCI DSS compliance violations in payment processing environments

Why Standard Security Tools Fall Short in Cloud Security

Many organizations rely on basic cloud services provider security features or traditional security tools, believing they’re adequately protected. However, our cloud security assessments reveal that these approaches miss critical vulnerabilities:

• Cloud specific tools examine features and services unique to each cloud platform
• Public resource exposure often goes undetected by standard security assessment tools
• Cloud-native threats require specialized cloud-native security assessment methods
• Multi-cloud environments create security gaps between cloud infrastructure platforms
• DevOps processes often bypass traditional access control and network security controls
• Third-party integrations introduce unmonitored attack vectors in cloud services

The Triaxiom Approach: Comprehensive, Actionable, Results-Driven

Our cloud security risk assessments go far beyond automated scanning tools. We employ a methodical approach that combines advanced technical analysis with real-world threat simulation to identify vulnerabilities that automated tools miss.

When you partner with Triaxiom Security, you’re not just getting a security assessment – you’re gaining a strategic advantage:

• Certified cloud security experts with deep expertise across all major cloud platforms
• Proven methodology refined through hundreds of successful security assessments
• Actionable recommendations prioritized by business impact and feasibility

Our expertise spans across all major cloud platforms and security domains. Whether you’re planning a cloud migration (see our considerations for moving to the cloud), need comprehensive AWS security assessments (learn what to expect from our AWS security assessment process), or require specialized penetration testing in cloud environments (explore our cloud penetration testing services), we have the expertise to protect your organization.

Don’t let hidden vulnerabilities put your business at risk. Our comprehensive cloud security risk assessments provide the visibility and actionable insights you need to protect your organization from evolving cyber threats.

Final Thoughts on Common Security Gaps in AWS

If you’re asking yourself, “How secure is my AWS environment?”, we can help. This AWS security audit checklist will help you find low hanging fruit, but there is no substitute to bringing in an experienced team to assess your environment against real-world attack scenarios.

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We help organizations implement AWS security best practices tailored to their business, and in compliance with security frameworks. Learn more about what to expect from an AWS Cloud Security Assessment.

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Crosspost: Triaxiom Security Blog