Cloud penetration testing has evolved significantly, providing ample learning resources, from attack technique encyclopedias to numerous security blogs. However, a critical gap remains in teaching new cloud pentesters how to integrate this wealth of knowledge effectively.

This talk addresses the critical gaps in existing AWS pentest methodologies and introduces my practical approach developed to navigate these challenges effectively. I'll also discuss the limitations of a methodology made by one person and the critical role of open source-driven methodologies in shaping industry standards.