Ridge Security has announced RidgeBot 6.0 – the most advanced version of the platform, designed with large enterprise needs in mind. The new version introduces two key functionalities: automated AWS security audit and extended Windows penetration testing with full authentication. This is a response to organizations’ growing need for comprehensive security validation covering cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments.
AWS Security Audit: Automated Cloud Configuration Validation
Migration to AWS cloud brings organizations flexibility and scalability, but simultaneously creates a new, complex attack surface. Configuration errors in AWS are one of the most common causes of security incidents – open S3 buckets, overly permissive IAM policies, unsecured API Gateway.
What Does AWS Security Audit Offer in RidgeBot 6.0?
RidgeBot 6.0 introduces a comprehensive AWS security audit module that automatically:
Analyzes IAM Configuration:
- Detects users with excessive privileges
- Identifies accounts without MFA
- Checks access policies and cross-account roles
- Detects unused credentials and access keys
Validates Storage Security:
- Scans S3 buckets for public access
- Verifies data encryption at rest and in transit
- Checks lifecycle policies and versioning
Audits Network Configuration:
- Analyzes Security Groups and Network ACLs
- Detects excessively open ports
- Checks VPC, subnets, and routing configuration
- Verifies VPN and Direct Connect settings
Evaluates Compute Services:
- Checks EC2, Lambda, ECS configuration
- Verifies image scanning and patch management
- Analyzes Auto Scaling and Load Balancer settings
Integration with RidgeGen Framework
Thanks to integration with the RidgeGen engine, AWS Security Audit not only detects problems but also:
- Prioritizes by business risk – not all misconfigurations are equally critical
- Chains vulnerabilities into attack paths – shows how a series of minor errors can lead to compromise
- Generates detailed recommendations – with specific remediation steps and code examples
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Windows Authenticated Pentest: Deep Validation of Microsoft Environments
Windows and Active Directory environments remain the backbone of most enterprise IT infrastructure. Traditional penetration tests often limit themselves to external scanning, missing critical vulnerabilities visible only after gaining network access.
Extended Windows Testing Capabilities
RidgeBot 6.0 introduces Windows Authenticated Pentest – the ability to conduct tests from an authenticated user’s perspective, which dramatically increases test depth and value:
Active Directory Tests:
- Full AD structure mapping
- Detection of Kerberoastable accounts
- Identification of paths to Domain Admin
- Group Policy Objects (GPO) analysis
- Detection of dangerous delegations
Privilege Analysis:
- Mapping effective user permissions
- Detection of shadow admins
- Identification of service accounts with excessive privileges
- ACL analysis on critical objects
Lateral Movement Simulation:
- Simulation of lateral movement between systems
- Network segmentation testing
- Verification of EDR/XDR detection
- SOC alert validation
Privilege Escalation:
- Automatic detection of escalation paths
- Testing local Windows vulnerabilities
- Validation of unquoted service paths, DLL hijacking
- UAC configuration checking
Credentials Security
Important note: RidgeBot 6.0 does not store credentials permanently. Authentication data is used only during active testing and is immediately deleted upon completion. The platform also supports integration with secrets management systems.
Context-Aware Validation: IT, OT, and AI
RidgeBot 6.0 is the first automated penetration testing platform that offers context-aware validation covering the entire spectrum of modern infrastructure:
IT Infrastructure
- Servers, networks, web applications
- Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Containers and Kubernetes
OT Infrastructure
- SCADA and HMI systems
- PLC controllers
- Industrial networks
- OT protocols (Modbus, OPC-UA)
AI Infrastructure
- ML models in production
- Data pipelines
- AI model APIs
- MLOps security
This comprehensiveness is crucial for organizations that cannot afford security silos. Attackers don’t respect boundaries between IT and OT – validation platforms shouldn’t either.
Exploit Chaining with AI
One of the most advanced features of RidgeBot 6.0 is automated exploit chaining supported by RidgeGen:
- RidgeBot identifies vulnerability A on a web server
- Exploits it, gaining access to the internal network
- Discovers vulnerability B on the domain controller
- Chains both vulnerabilities into a complete attack path
- Demonstrates the scenario: from external attacker to Domain Admin
This approach shows real risk, which is significantly higher than the sum of individual vulnerabilities.
PII Detection and Remediation Guidance
RidgeBot 6.0 also introduces:
PII (Personally Identifiable Information) Detection:
- Automatic identification of personal data during tests
- Reporting locations where PII may be exposed
- Support for GDPR compliance
Detailed Remediation Guidance:
- Step-by-step remediation instructions
- Code and configuration examples
- Links to vendor documentation
- Prioritization of remediation actions
Use Case: Comprehensive Enterprise Audit
Let’s imagine a RidgeBot 6.0 deployment scenario in a large organization:
Week 1: AWS Security Audit
- Full audit of AWS environment (200+ resources)
- Detection of 47 misconfigurations
- Validation: 12 of them pose real risk
- Report with prioritization and recommendations
Week 2: Windows Authenticated Pentest
- Tests from a regular user’s perspective
- Discovery of 3 paths to Domain Admin
- SOC detection verification
- Lateral movement simulation
Week 3: Application and API Tests
- Web application validation
- API tests (OWASP Top 10)
- Integration of results with previous phases
Final Result:
- Comprehensive picture of security posture
- Validated, not theoretical risks
- Working remediation path
- Metrics to track progress
Summary
RidgeBot 6.0 is the answer to enterprise needs that require:
- Comprehensive validation – from cloud to legacy systems
- Test depth – authenticated pentest, not just scanning
- Business context – exploit chaining showing real risk
- Practical results – detailed recommendations, not just CVE lists
For organizations managing complex hybrid environments, RidgeBot 6.0 offers the only platform that validates security across the entire infrastructure in an automated and repeatable manner.
Want to see how RidgeBot 6.0 can help validate security of your AWS and Windows infrastructure? Contact us and schedule a demo.
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