Azure Penetration Testing Find What Defender Misses
Specialized offensive testing for Azure environments. We simulate real adversary techniques against your Entra ID, storage accounts, serverless functions, and network configurations to find the attack paths that native Azure security tools routinely miss.
What We Test in Your Azure Environment
Our methodology targets cloud-native attack surfaces mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK Cloud Matrix.
Identity and Access
- Entra ID password spray and token theft attacks
- OAuth consent abuse and Conditional Access bypass
- Service principal and managed identity privilege escalation
- Cross-tenant access and B2B collaboration exploitation
Infrastructure and Data
- Storage account enumeration and SAS token abuse
- Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and AKS cluster testing
- NSG analysis, VNet peering, and network segmentation
- Key Vault secrets, database access, and data exfiltration paths
Azure Pen Testing for Compliance
Our reports map findings directly to the frameworks your auditors evaluate.
CMMC Level 2
Validates 110 NIST 800-171 practices for defense contractors on Azure GCC High. Reports map to C3PAO assessment criteria.
SOC 2 Type II
Demonstrates control effectiveness for SaaS platforms hosted on Azure. Evidence for Security and Availability Trust Service Criteria.
HIPAA
Tests Azure-hosted healthcare workloads for ePHI exposure, access controls, encryption compliance, and audit logging.
PCI DSS
Satisfies Requirement 11.3 annual penetration testing for Azure-hosted cardholder data environments.
NIST CSF / 800-53
Validates controls mapped to NIST Cybersecurity Framework functions including continuous monitoring and access management.
ISO 27001
Tests against Annex A controls with evidence for Statement of Applicability and certification audits.
Azure Pen Test vs. Standard Scans
Blind Spots in Identity
Native tools miss OAuth consent abuse, token theft replay, and Conditional Access gaps that attackers exploit first.
False Sense of Security
Passing a Defender Secure Score does not mean your environment can withstand a targeted attack.
Compliance Gaps
Generic vulnerability scans do not satisfy offensive testing requirements that auditors expect.
Real Attack Paths Exposed
Discover exactly how an attacker would move from a compromised credential to your critical data.
Validated Security Posture
Proof-of-concept evidence showing which controls stop attackers and which ones fail.
Audit-Ready Reports
Findings mapped to CMMC, SOC 2, HIPAA, and PCI DSS with evidence for assessors.
How We Test Your Azure Environment
External Reconnaissance
Initial Access Simulation
Privilege Escalation
Lateral Movement
Data Access Testing
Reporting and Remediation
Built For Azure-Dependent Organizations
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Microsoft allow penetration testing on Azure?
Yes. Microsoft no longer requires pre-approval for pen testing on Azure resources you own. We follow Microsoft's Penetration Testing Rules of Engagement, which prohibit testing against other customers' resources. All testing stays within these boundaries.
How is Azure pen testing different from traditional network pen testing?
Traditional pen testing focuses on IP-based assets like servers and firewalls. Azure pen testing targets cloud-native attack surfaces: Entra ID identity exploitation, Azure Resource Manager abuse, storage misconfiguration, serverless vulnerabilities, and cross-subscription lateral movement. The tools and techniques are fundamentally different.
Will the pen test disrupt our production environment?
We design testing to minimize production impact. Techniques that could cause availability issues are conducted during maintenance windows with your approval. Most Azure pen testing activities have zero impact on production workloads.
Do you test Azure GCC and GCC High environments?
Yes. As a CMMC Registered Practitioner, Craig Petronella has specific experience testing Azure Government environments. GCC High pen testing includes CMMC practice validation, CUI boundary testing, and FIPS compliance verification.
How long does an Azure penetration test take?
A focused Azure pen test covering Entra ID and key subscriptions typically takes 2-3 weeks. Comprehensive multi-subscription assessments with hybrid connectivity and GCC High take 4-6 weeks. We provide a detailed timeline after the scoping call.
Find What Defender Missed
Penetration testing finds the attack paths before adversaries exploit them. Get an Azure pen test from the team that has been testing critical systems for 23+ years.