Do we need permissions for all kinds of penetration testing in AWS?

Typically, you are not required to have prior approval for performing pen tests on your resources or assets. However, there are some restrictions on what you cannot or can test.

What are the popular free AWS pentesting tools?

There are a few free automated pen testing tools for AWS and other cloud platforms, as mentioned below: AWS Inspector, Nmap, Metasploit, Nikto.

How to conduct security audits on AWS?

An AWS security audit involves evaluating S3 bucket configurations, IAM policies and roles, network security groups, and other security or configuration issues.

AWS Penetration Testing: Complete Guide with Steps