Cloud Security Services

The Importance of Cloud Security Consulting Services

Multi account estates, fast moving dev cycles, and identity sprawl make cloud environments powerful but risky. Misconfigurations, exposed storage, over permissioned roles, and unmanaged machine identities create paths attackers can exploit.

With cloud security services, a practical cloud program focuses on the highest impact risks first, proves improvements with metrics, and embeds guardrails into the way you build and run. That’s what Forgepath delivers.

$ 5.17 M

average cost when breached data is stored solely in public cloud — the costliest location type measured in 2024.

40 %

of breaches involved data distributed across multiple environments — hybrid/multi-cloud complexity increases risk and response time.

9 %

of publicly accessible cloud storage contains sensitive data, and 97% of that data is restricted or confidential.

80 :1

machine identities now outnumber humans driven by cloud and AI, expanding unmanaged privileges and keys.

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Deploy Cloud Security Tailored to Your Environment

Whether you run on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, Forgepath delivers cloud management and security services that help you find and fix the risks that matter. We keep you moving with guardrails that support your workflows instead of creating roadblocks.

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Services by Platform

AWS Cloud Security Services

We assess and harden your AWS environment, covering landing zones, VPC design, IAM, KMS, S3, EKS, and logging. You’ll receive a prioritized plan to reduce misconfigurations, tighten permissions, and validate detections while keeping your pipelines running smoothly.

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Microsoft Cloud Security Services

We review Azure architecture, identities (Entra ID), network segmentation, storage exposure, Defender coverage, and AKS posture. The result is cleaner access, tuned policies, and evidence that your controls work in practice.

Explore Service

Google Cloud Security Services

We evaluate org/folder/project structure, IAM and service accounts, VPC and firewall rules, GCS protection, GKE posture, and logging. You’ll leave with clear steps to reduce attack paths and a safer foundation for growth.

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Tactical Services

Cloud Security Assessment

We run a focused assessment across identity, data, and workload security to uncover the highest-risk misconfigurations and exposure points. Expect a concise report, step-by-step fixes, and optional re-testing to verify closure.

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Six-Step Cloud Framework

Our Cloud Security Services Methodology

We implement a modular approach that combines discovery, attack path validation, and practical guardrails across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. With Forgepath’s cloud security management solutions, we align to your required frameworks and regulations, prioritize what reduces risk fastest, and provide metrics and evidence leaders can trust.

Step 1

Objectives, Scope & Success Metrics

Align business drivers with the cloud estate and what “good” looks like

We confirm accounts/subscriptions/projects in scope, risk tolerance, timelines, and the outcomes you care about (e.g., public exposure eliminated, least-privilege realized, logging gaps closed).

Goals For this Phase:

Define success metrics and change windows
Map stakeholders (security, cloud platform, DevOps, app owners)
Capture compliance drivers and reporting needs

Step 2

Architecture & Configuration Baseline

Surface risky defaults before attackers do

We review landing zones, networks, routing, firewalls, service configs, encryption defaults, and posture tools to identify misconfigurations and weak boundaries.

Goals For this Phase:

Document risky services and internet exposure
Identify encryption/KMS and key-rotation gaps
Produce an initial “fix-first” list tied to impact

Step 3

Identity & Access Analysis

Reduce excessive permissions and unmanaged machine access

We analyze roles, policies, trust relationships, keys/tokens, and service accounts; highlight standing privilege, shadow admins, and cross-account risks.

Goals For this Phase:

Eliminate over-permissioned roles and stale access
Establish patterns for SSO/MFA and workload identities
Flag high-risk keys/tokens and rotate or vault them

Step 4

Data Protection & Workload Security

Close storage exposure and harden container/K8s workloads

We evaluate storage (S3/Blob/GCS), database access, encryption, and container/K8s posture (images, runtime, namespaces, RBAC).

Goals For this Phase:

Remove public exposure and misconfigured access policies
Apply least-privilege to data paths and K8s/RBAC
Integrate image signing/scanning and runtime protections

Step 5

Detection, Logging & Response Readiness

Prove you can see and act on what matters

We validate logging coverage, alert fidelity, and response playbooks; tune CSPM/CNAPP and cloud-native detections to reduce noise.

Goals For this Phase:

Close logging and retention gaps across clouds
Map detections to key attack paths (identity, data, network)
Exercise playbooks via tabletop or limited-scope drills

Step 6

Remediation, Guardrails & Re-Testing

Turn fixes into durable guardrails—then verify

We deliver prioritized remediations, policy-as-code/IaC patterns, and enablement. For critical/high findings, we re-test to confirm closure and finalize reporting.

Goals For this Phase:

Implement guardrails (policies, controls, pipelines) teams can adopt
Reduce repeat issues through patterns and automation
Re-test high-risk items; publish metrics and next-step roadmap

Cloud Security Key Benefits

What You Can Expect From our Cloud Security Consulting Services

Adversary-Calibrated Findings

Find real attack paths across identity, network, and data—not just scanner noise.

Least-Privilege, Realized

Standing privilege down, risky keys rotated, and service accounts under control.

Guardrails That Stick

Policy-as-code and tuned CSPM/CNAPP that keep fixes in place as you ship.

Measurable Posture Gains

Public exposure eliminated, logging gaps closed, detections validated.

Audit-Ready Mapping

Evidence aligned to your required frameworks and regulations.

Cloud Systems & Security Manager

Zero.health

Working With Forgepath

Forgepath delivered outstanding service on our network and app security tests.
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Cloud Systems & Security Manager
Zero.health

Forgepath delivered outstanding service on both our network penetration test and application security assessment.

When a critical customer need arose, they quickly adjusted their schedule to meet our urgent timeline without compromising quality.

Their technical expertise, clear guidance, and hands-on remediation support helped us meet our EOY goals efficiently.

We were especially impressed by their flexibility, responsiveness, and professionalism throughout the process.

Chief Executive Officer

parsysco.com

Working With Forgepath

Forgepath separates themselves from the rest as they’re a true security partner.
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Chief Executive Officer
parsysco.com

Forgepath separates themselves from the rest as they’re a true security partner to Parsysco. They took the time to understand our requirements and how things were working with our previous provider.

We were impressed by how quickly they formulated a new strategy and approach. They helped us identify our challenges and consistently brought forward solutions that were in Parsysco’s best interest.

Most vendors only care about selling something, Forgepath took the personal relationship and partnership approach that we value greatly.

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Harden Your Cloud Before It’s Tested in the Wild

From quick misconfiguration cleanup to identity and Kubernetes hardening, Forgepath delivers cloud security services for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud while keeping delivery on track.

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Frequently Asked  Questions About Cloud Security

No. We use minimum required access and safe validation techniques. Any change is coordinated and approved by your team.

Yes. We assess and harden EKS/AKS/GKE clusters, images, runtime controls, and RBAC—plus the surrounding cloud services they depend on.

Yes. We provide step-by-step remediation, policy-as-code/IaC patterns, and optional re-testing to verify closure.

We track metrics like public exposure eliminated, SSO/MFA coverage for consoles, high-risk permissions reduced, logging gaps closed, and alert fidelity.

We can map recommendations to over 20+ supported frameworks and regulations you may follow and produce audit-ready evidence.

Cloud security services should be performed at least annually and after major changes such as new accounts or projects, big architecture shifts, or significant service expansions to ensure ongoing protection and compliance.