PurpleRidge (powered by RidgeBot® from Ridge Security) announced the launch of its Automated AWS Account Audit, a direct response to recent security research showing attackers can compromise a cloud environment in as little as eight minutes.
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A single “Public” toggle or stale access key is all an attacker needs
As hackers increasingly use LLMs to scan for exposed credentials in public S3 buckets, PurpleRidge moves beyond basic checklists to identify “Combined Risk Stories.” The platform reveals how isolated weaknesses – such as insecure EC2 settings – can be chained together into a direct path to sensitive data.
Key features of the PurpleRidge AWS Audit:
- Attack Path Visualization: Map step-by-step “Privilege Escalation Chains” from guest access to full Cloud Admin.
- Credential Exposure: Instantly find root accounts missing MFA and stale access keys.
- Data Disclosure: Discover public S3 buckets, RDS snapshots, and KMS keys with overly broad access.
- Actionable Fixes: All findings are mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework with step-by-step remediation instructions.
To prioritize transparency, PurpleRidge is offering a free initial test to identify critical risks. A flat $399 fee unlocks the full remediation report and evidence-driven attack paths.
“AWS secures the infrastructure, but the user is responsible for the security within it,” says Lydia Zhang, President & Co-founder, Ridge Security. “A single ‘Public’ toggle or a stale access key is all an attacker needs. We provide the validation needed to close those doors.”
PurpleRidge also provides Automated Web Penetration Testing to ensure full defense and compliance with OWASP Top 10 standards, among others.
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