Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing Approach Towards Cloud-Based Application and Related Services

Authors

  • Anjani Tiwari  School of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security, Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
  • Dr. Priyanka Sharma  School of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security, Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

DOI:

https://doi.org//10.32628/IJSRSET218346

Keywords:

Data Breaches, Cloud Security, Cloud Vulnerability Assessment, Cloud Service Model Security Analysis.

Abstract

Cloud solutions provide a powerful computing platform that enables individuals and Cloud users to perform a wide range of tasks, such as using an online storage system, implementing business applications, developing customized computer software, and establishing a realistic network environment. The number of people using cloud services has increased dramatically in recent years, and a massive amount of data has been stored in cloud computing environments. As a result, data breaches in cloud services are increasing year after year as a result of hackers who are constantly attempting to exploit cloud architecture's security vulnerabilities. In this paper, we investigate and analyse real-world cloud attacks in order to demonstrate the techniques used by hackers against cloud computing systems and how to prevent such malicious activities.

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2021-06-30

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Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June-2021

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Anjani Tiwari, Dr. Priyanka Sharma, " Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing Approach Towards Cloud-Based Application and Related Services, International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology(IJSRSET), Print ISSN : 2395-1990, Online ISSN : 2394-4099, Volume 8, Issue 3, pp.395-403, May-June-2021. Available at doi : https://doi.org/10.32628/IJSRSET218346