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GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester (GCPN)

Validate your ability to conduct cloud-focused penetration testing and assess the security of systems, networks, architecture, and cloud technologies. GCPN-certified professionals demonstrate advanced skills in testing AWS and Azure environments, attacking cloud-native applications, and exploiting container and CI/CD pipeline vulnerabilities.

Cloud Pentesting AWS Security Azure Security Container Testing CI/CD Security Industry Recognised Career Defining
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Cloud Pen Test FundamentalsReconnaissance, discovery & cloud scoping
AWS & Azure Attack TechniquesIAM exploitation, privilege escalation & attacks
Container & Kubernetes TestingDocker, K8s structure & service mesh security
CI/CD Pipeline ExploitationCloud-native app vulnerabilities & pipelines
75
Exam Questions
2 hrs
Duration
70%
Passing Score
GIAC
Certified
Why It's Trending

Cloud Penetration Testing Is the Fastest-Growing Offensive Security Skill

As organisations accelerate cloud adoption, attackers have followed. Enterprises need skilled cloud penetration testers who understand how cloud environments are compromised — and how to test defences before attackers do.

Trending
45%
Of Cloud Breaches Involve Misconfiguration
Cloud misconfigurations and IAM vulnerabilities are the leading attack vectors — skilled cloud penetration testers identify these before adversaries do.
8,500+
Open Cloud Security Testing Roles
Demand for cloud penetration testers with AWS, Azure, and container testing expertise is at an all-time high.
Trending
Multi-Cloud
AWS & Azure Penetration Testing
GCPN covers both AWS and Azure attack techniques — making certified professionals highly versatile across cloud environments.
+38%
Salary Premium for Cloud Pen Testers
Cloud penetration testers with hands-on AWS and Azure skills command premium rates over traditional network pen testers.
Exam Overview

GCPN Exam Details

Language
English
Duration
2 Hours
Questions
75
Passing Score
70%
Format
Proctored Online (ProctorU / PearsonVUE)
Delivery
Web-based Exam
Course Content

Complete GCPN Curriculum

Click any module to expand and explore the topics covered in detail.

01
Cloud Penetration Testing Fundamentals
5 Topics
Penetration testing methodology applied to cloud environments
Cloud infrastructure reconnaissance and service discovery
AWS and Azure CLI structure and API application mapping
Scope, restrictions, and rules of engagement for cloud pen tests
Identifying exposed ports, services, databases, and secrets
02
AWS Security Testing
5 Topics
AWS IAM authentication methods, policies, and identity types
Privilege escalation techniques in AWS environments
Amazon KMS and Lambda function exploitation
Username harvesting and password attack methodologies
Fundamental AWS exploitation tools and frameworks
03
Azure Security Testing
5 Topics
Azure Functions capability and comparison with AWS Lambda
Code execution in Azure including Windows Containers
Microsoft Graph API tool usage and exploitation
Azure web identity management and authentication standards
Attacks against Azure users and cloud services
04
Container & Kubernetes Security Testing
5 Topics
Application deployment in containers and container architecture
Kubernetes structure, configuration, and service meshes
Cloud-native application vulnerabilities and attack vectors
Finding and exploiting vulnerabilities in CI/CD pipelines
Container orchestration weaknesses and lateral movement
05
Advanced Attack Techniques & Evasion
5 Topics
Red team penetration testing processes for cloud environments
Exploitation and payload development for cloud targets
Command obfuscation through domain fronting
Pivoting using proxies and redirection techniques
Web application attacks against cloud-native and serverless functions
Who Is This For

Designed for Offensive Security & Cloud Testing Professionals

GCPN is purpose-built for practitioners who assess cloud security through offensive testing — whether as penetration testers, red teamers, or cloud security engineers who need to understand attacker techniques.

Penetration Testers
Vulnerability Analysts
Security Practitioners
Risk Assessment Officers
DevOps Engineers
Site Reliability Engineers
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester (GCPN) certification?
GCPN validates a practitioner's ability to conduct cloud-focused penetration testing and assess the security of cloud systems, networks, architecture, and technologies. Certified professionals demonstrate hands-on skills in testing AWS and Azure environments, containers, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
What are the GCPN exam requirements?
The GCPN exam consists of 75 questions, is web-based and proctored, has a 2-hour time limit, and requires a minimum passing score of 70%. Proctoring is available via ProctorU (remote) or PearsonVUE (onsite).
Does GCPN cover both AWS and Azure?
Yes — GCPN covers attack techniques, identity exploitation, privilege escalation, and service-specific vulnerabilities across both AWS and Azure cloud environments. This dual-platform coverage makes GCPN-certified professionals highly versatile.
Who should pursue the GCPN certification?
GCPN is ideal for penetration testers, vulnerability analysts, attack-focused and defense-focused security practitioners, risk assessment officers, DevOps engineers, and site reliability engineers who need to understand cloud attack techniques.
Does GCPN cover container and Kubernetes security testing?
Yes — GCPN covers containerised application deployment, Kubernetes structure and configuration, service mesh security, and how to identify vulnerabilities in cloud-native applications and CI/CD pipelines.
Is GCPN suitable for defensive security professionals?
Absolutely — understanding offensive techniques is critical for building effective defences. GCPN is designed for both attack-focused and defense-focused security practitioners, helping blue team professionals understand how cloud environments are compromised.
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Join Zetlan Technologies' GCPN programme and develop the offensive cloud security skills to test AWS, Azure, containers, and CI/CD pipelines. Earn your GIAC certification and become the cloud penetration tester every red team needs.

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