Pacu
The AWS exploitation framework.
Overview
Pacu is an open-source AWS exploitation framework, designed for offensive security testing against cloud environments. While not a drift detection tool in the traditional sense, Pacu can be used to identify misconfigurations and vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. It provides a modular architecture that allows users to install and run various attack modules.
✨ Key Features
- AWS Exploitation Framework
- Open-Source
- Modular Architecture
- Attack Modules for various AWS services
- Data Collection and Reporting
- Designed for Offensive Security
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on AWS
- Modular and extensible
- Designed for offensive security
Unique Value: Provides a powerful and flexible framework for testing the security of your AWS environments from an attacker's perspective.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Escalating privileges in an AWS account
- Exfiltrating data from an S3 bucket
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Defensive security monitoring
- Compliance auditing
- Drift detection
🏆 Alternatives
Pacu is specifically designed for AWS, providing a more focused and effective tool for AWS penetration testing compared to general-purpose exploitation frameworks.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Open-source and free to use.
📊 Market Info
Customers: NA
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