Many organizations rely on the cloud to host their data and applications. The cloud refers to the ecosystem of rented servers and software that organizations may choose to use instead of purchasing and maintaining servers within their own facilities. Large tech companies, such as Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, store servers in large warehouses called data centers, where they allow other organizations to install and run virtual machines for a fee.
While cloud providers ensure a certain degree of security, misconfigurations and vulnerabilities still lead to significant intrusions. In this chapter, we’ll run Metasploit ...
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