Cloud Database Security Assessment
Comprehensive security assessment for cloud-managed databases including ArvanCloud, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Review IAM, network security, encryption, and configuration.
ArvanCloud Database Services
ArvanCloud as Iran's leading cloud infrastructure provider offers various DBaaS services
- User roles and permissions review
- API access policy assessment
- IP-based access control
- Strong authentication & passwords
- Access key management
- VPC and Subnet configuration
- ArvanCloud Firewall rules
- Allowed IP restrictions
- No public database access
- Encrypted communications
- Data encryption at rest
- SSL/TLS connections
- Encryption key management
- Backup security
- Secure data deletion
- Database operation logging
- Security alerts
- Access monitoring
- Log retention
- SIEM integration
Other Cloud Providers
Full support for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud database services
Global
RDS
Relational
Aurora
Cloud-Native Relational
DynamoDB
NoSQL Key-Value
DocumentDB
Document Store
ElastiCache
In-Memory
Neptune
Graph Database
Global
Azure SQL Database
Relational
Cosmos DB
Multi-Model NoSQL
Database for MySQL
Relational
Database for PostgreSQL
Relational
Cache for Redis
In-Memory
Global
Cloud SQL
Relational
Cloud Spanner
Distributed Relational
Firestore
Document Store
Bigtable
Wide-Column NoSQL
AlloyDB
PostgreSQL Compatible
Memorystore
In-Memory
Security Assessment Areas
Comprehensive coverage of all cloud-managed database security aspects
- IAM/RBAC Policies
- Service Accounts
- Least Privilege Principle
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- API Keys & Tokens
- Cross-Account Access
- VPC/VNet Configuration
- Security Groups / NSG
- Private Endpoints
- No Public Access
- Firewall Rules
- VPC Peering
- Encryption at Rest
- Encryption in Transit (TLS)
- Key Management (KMS/CMK)
- Field-Level Encryption
- Key Rotation
- Bring Your Own Key (BYOK)
- Audit Logging
- CloudTrail / Activity Log
- Security Alerts
- Anomaly Detection
- Log Integrity
- SIEM Integration
- Automated Backup
- Point-in-Time Recovery
- Snapshot Security
- Backup Encryption
- Cross-Region Backup
- Recovery Testing
- CIS Benchmark
- Default Settings
- Security Patches
- Parameter Groups
- Unnecessary Features
- Instance Metadata
Common Vulnerabilities
Security issues we commonly find in cloud databases
Database instance accessible from the internet without IP restrictions
IAM policies granting excessive permissions (e.g., * resources)
Database storage not encrypted at rest, exposing data if storage is compromised
Database connections not enforcing encryption in transit
Master user with weak password or default credentials not changed
Database audit logging not enabled, limiting forensic capabilities
Database backups stored without encryption or in public buckets
Encryption keys not rotated regularly, increasing exposure risk
Assessment Process
Our structured approach to cloud database security assessment
Identify all cloud database instances, configurations, and connected services across your cloud accounts.
Analyze IAM policies, roles, and permissions to identify excessive privileges and access paths.
Review VPC configurations, security groups, firewall rules, and network exposure.
Verify encryption at rest and in transit, key management practices, and rotation policies.
Compare configurations against CIS benchmarks and cloud provider best practices.
Detailed findings report with cloud-specific remediation steps and IaC templates.
Deliverables
Comprehensive documentation you will receive at the end of the assessment
High-level overview of cloud database security posture and key risks
Detailed findings with severity ratings and cloud-specific evidence
Control-by-control compliance status for your cloud provider
Terraform/CloudFormation templates for secure configurations
Step-by-step cloud console and CLI remediation instructions
Validation of remediation effectiveness after fixes are applied