Cloud Security Assessment
What Are Your Underlying Risks?
When it comes to cloud security, one of the biggest threats isn’t a shadowy hacker—it’s access-related vulnerabilities. In fact, most cloud breaches stem from things like weak credentials, misconfigured permissions, or lack of visibility into who can access what.
And here’s the kicker: most public cloud environments are storing some form of sensitive data—yet many organizations haven’t evaluated the security of their cloud service since they first signed the contract.
So how do you get ahead of the risks?
HALOCK Security Labs offers a Cloud Security Assessment. It addresses the following questions:
- How do you understand and prioritize threats in your environment?
- How do you ensure business continuity in the face of a potential breach?
- How can you grow your business while still maintaining strong cloud security?
Cloud Covered
Want a clear picture of where your cloud security really stands? HALOCK’s Cloud Security Assessment is designed to give you just that.
We dive deep into your Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud (GCP) environments to uncover security risks and provide actionable recommendations to fix them. Our assessment blends manual analysis using CIS Benchmarks with the power of a Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)—giving you a well-rounded, detailed view of your cloud landscape.
You’ll walk away with a full understanding of your cloud environment, along with expert guidance on how to enhance your cloud security posture. Here’s what we analyze:
We identify:
- Assets tied to users, computers, networks, data, management, and security tools
- Potential toxic combinations—like risky permissions, insecure configurations, and existing vulnerabilities
- Accounts that are over-privileged, unused, or simply pose unnecessary risk
- Anomalous behavior based on how accounts are being used and accessed
We analyze:
- Key security events across your cloud platforms
- How logging and monitoring are configured
- Active security policies and how they’re applied
- Subscriptions and the settings that come with them
- Authentication methods in use
- Your current network architecture
- Cloud-native security center settings and capabilities
If you’re looking to strengthen your cloud security strategy, this is where it starts.
The Methodology and Deliverables
Our Cloud Security Assessment uses a powerful combination of manual expertise and automated tools to give you a full-spectrum view of your risks.
Here’s how we do it:
- Manual review of your Azure, AWS, and GCP environments, using the appropriate CIS Security Benchmarks to ensure best practices are met
- Automated analysis using advanced CNAPP (Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform) tools to catch what automated scans alone might miss
- A detailed report with clear, prioritized findings and step-by-step recommendations to help you fix security gaps and reduce risk
It’s not just about identifying issues—it’s about giving you the insight and roadmap to build stronger cloud security moving forward.
What the Cloud Security Assessment Uncovers
Our cloud security assessment is designed to surface the issues that put your organization at risk—before they become costly problems.
Here’s what we help you uncover:
Critical configuration flaws that could leave you vulnerable
A full inventory of cloud assets and identities, so nothing slips through the cracks
Unused or over-privileged accounts that could be exploited
Dangerous toxic combinations of access, permissions, and misconfigurations
Non-secure ports and protocols that should be locked down
Overly permissive access controls on assets and services
Exposed secret keys that should be safeguarded
With this level of insight, you can take real, targeted action to improve your cloud security posture fast.
Cloud Security Service Options That Fit Your Needs
Every organization is different, which is why we offer flexible options to match your goals and pace:
One-Time Assessment – A deep dive to understand your current risks and priorities
Quarterly Assessment Services – Regular reviews to stay on top of changes and maintain security
Continuous Assessment Services – Ongoing visibility and response to evolving cloud risks
No matter where you are in your cloud security journey, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.
Why Choose HALOCK for Cloud Security?
When it comes to cloud security, you want a partner who knows more than just best practices—you want one who helped shape them.
HALOCK is the author of the DoCRA Standard and the developer of CIS RAM, giving us unique insight into how to balance risk, compliance, and practical, reasonable security. We help organizations like yours apply smart, risk-based strategies to secure their cloud environments.
Based in Schaumburg, IL, just outside of Chicago, HALOCK is a trusted cybersecurity and risk management consulting firm supporting clients across the U.S. with deep experience in building tailored cloud security programs.
Let’s Talk About Your Cloud Security Assessment
Want to know what it’ll take to secure your cloud environment? Let’s help you scope and quote your Cloud Security Assessment—no pressure, just straight answers.
