AWS Cloud Security Posture Assessment Home-Lab Using Scout Suite
Build a safe cloud security lab to audit AWS misconfigurations using Scout Suite.
Overview
This project focuses on building a safe and isolated cloud security home-lab to perform AWS configuration audits using Scout Suite. Learners set up a dedicated Linux environment, configure least-privilege AWS access, and run read-only security scans to generate visual security posture reports.
The emphasis of this project is tooling setup, audit hygiene, and validation workflows—mirroring how cloud security teams prepare assessment environments before conducting any security review.
By the end of this lab, learners understand how to safely audit AWS without impacting production, manage scan data, and validate findings through controlled rescans.
What You'll Learn
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Secure Cloud Lab Setup
Set up an isolated Linux home-lab for cloud security assessments without impacting production.
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Read-Only AWS Audit Access
Configure least-privilege IAM access for safe and compliant cloud security scanning.
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Visual Security Posture Analysis
Analyze AWS misconfigurations using interactive dashboards and risk views.
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Scan Validation & Reassessment
Re-run scans to confirm configuration changes and posture improvements.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of AWS services (IAM, EC2, S3, VPC)
- An active AWS account (preferably a lab or free-tier account)
- Basic Linux command-line knowledge
- Familiarity with IAM users and access keys
- Internet-connected Linux server or VM (cloud or local)
About Trainer
Aman Gupta
Aman Gupta is an emerging voice in automation-driven cybersecurity, combining strong engineering skills with a passion for knowledge sharing. He has worked on advanced projects spanning security monitoring, intelligent alerting, process automation, and AI-powered decision systems. With experience bridging software engineering and modern DevSecOps practices, Aman focuses on simplifying complex technologies into practical, real-world applications.
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