Cloud Pentesting — Executive Summary ☁️🔍 Cloud penetration testing is the authorised, methodical evaluation of cloud environments (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS) to identify misconfigurations, weak identities, exposed data, and risky deployment practices. The goal is to reduce real-world attack surface by validating controls, uncovering privilege escalation paths, and improving detection and response. • Scope & Authorization ✅ — Always test only with explicit written permission and a clear, limited scope. • F