Due to the distinctive characteristics and security considerations of each environment, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT) for data in the cloud is different from data in offline data centers.
Data storage in the cloud occurs on distant servers run by outside providers, which increases the risks associated with data accessibility, shared infrastructure, and potential configuration errors. Cloud VAPT must consider the security measures, data encryption, access control, and network settings used by the cloud service provider.
Offline data centers, in contrast, are directly supervised physically, necessitating a different emphasis on perimeter security, access controls, and internal network defense. In order to handle the unique problems given by each environment, the specific approaches and tools utilized in VAPT for cloud and offline data centers differ. Both environments necessitate thorough testing to uncover vulnerabilities.