Google Cloud's service-account model is powerful and easy to over-provision, so a single key or workload can escalate to project-wide access. We hunt those escalation chains for Cyprus businesses running on GCP.
We review IAM bindings, service accounts and exposure, then demonstrate concrete escalation paths across your projects, mapped to the CIS GCP Benchmark.
What we test
- Service account impersonation & key abuse
- IAM privilege escalation paths
- Cloud Storage bucket exposure
- Compute metadata & workload identity abuse
- Project & folder-level misconfiguration
- Secrets exposure in code and pipelines
Common vulnerabilities we uncover
- Service account impersonation and key abuse
- IAM privilege escalation paths
- Public Cloud Storage buckets
- Compute metadata and workload-identity abuse
- Project and folder misconfiguration
- Secrets exposed in code and pipelines
How we run your GCP Penetration Testing
- Kick-off & scoping. A short call to agree goals, in-scope assets and rules of engagement, so your gcp penetration testing is safe, authorised and aimed at your real business risk.
- Mapping & discovery. Before touching anything we map the full attack surface in scope, so nothing exploitable slips through.
- Hands-on testing. Cyprus-based specialists exploit and chain weaknesses manually — the flaws scanners walk straight past — to show genuine impact.
- Reporting. Each issue is verified, CVSS-rated and documented with a step-by-step reproduction and a practical fix your team can apply.
- Free retest. Once you have remediated, we re-test at no extra cost to confirm the attack path is truly closed.
What you receive
- Project attack-path mapping
- Escalation PoCs with evidence
- IAM least-privilege remediation
- Free retest of remediated projects
Your deliverables
When your gcp penetration testing wraps up, you receive a clear, audit-ready report plus a walkthrough call with your team. Inside you will find:
- A concise executive summary that management and the board can act on
- Every technical finding with a reproducible, copy-paste proof of concept
- CVSS v3.1 ratings and plain-language business impact for each issue
- Practical, prioritised remediation your developers can implement straight away
- A free retest and updated finding status once fixes are in place
- A signed attestation letter for clients, auditors, GDPR, NIS2 and ISO 27001
Standards & frameworks
CIS GCP Foundations Benchmark
MITRE ATT&CK Cloud
Google security best practices
What you gain
By the end of your gcp penetration testing, you will know exactly which weaknesses a real attacker could exploit, what it would cost your business, and the precise order in which to fix them — backed by evidence, not a scanner’s guesswork. Cyprus firms use our findings to close critical gaps, satisfy client and regulator security questionnaires, and demonstrate due diligence for GDPR and NIS2. With a free retest included, you also get documented proof the issues are resolved.
Working with us
Every gcp penetration testing begins with a short, no-obligation scoping call to understand your goals, environment and constraints, followed by a fixed-price proposal. Most work is delivered remotely, and because we are based in Cyprus we work in your timezone with on-site visits across Limassol, Nicosia and island-wide where it helps. We keep you updated throughout and flag any critical finding immediately rather than waiting for the report. Everything is covered by a signed NDA and safe, non-disruptive testing that protects your production systems. You receive your report, a walkthrough and a complimentary retest once fixes land. Engagements are typically booked one to three weeks ahead, and urgent testing can often be arranged — just email hi@cypruspentest.com.
Why Cyprus businesses choose CyprusPentest
Your gcp penetration testing is run by senior offensive-security specialists who test the way genuine attackers do — manually, creatively and focused on proving real impact. What sets us apart:
- Based in Cyprus — local, in your timezone, with on-site coverage across Limassol and Nicosia.
- Manual, exploit-led testing that chains vulnerabilities the way an attacker would, well beyond automated scanners.
- Reproducible proof for every finding, with copy-paste steps your team can independently verify.
- Compliance-ready reporting that supports GDPR, NIS2, ISO 27001 and CySEC expectations.
- A free retest so you have documented evidence your fixes actually hold.
- Fixed-price and responsive, with a named point of contact from scoping through to retest.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Google require notification?
For your own GCP resources, generally not — we confirm scope against current Google policy first.
Do you test GKE?
Yes, Kubernetes on GCP is covered here or via our dedicated Kubernetes service.
Do you work with Cyprus cloud teams?
Yes, remotely across Cyprus with audit-ready reporting.