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How To Hack AWS - (Free Workshop)

How To Hack AWS - (Free Workshop)

Source: YouTube · Tyler Ramsbey - Hack Smarter · published Feb 27, 2026 · 1:28:43

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BLUF: Tyler Ramsby presents a free, recorded 90-minute workshop guiding viewers through the essentials of starting AWS pentesting, including lab setup and account creation 1:45.

Key Takeaways:
• The workshop is a free resource derived from a NAMCON session, designed to teach beginners how to initiate AWS penetration testing 0:09.
• Viewers are instructed on how to configure their own isolated AWS pentesting lab to practice safely without affecting production environments 1:50.
• The guide covers the step-by-step process of creating an AWS free tier account, ensuring low-cost access to necessary tools 2:00.
• The instructor emphasizes the importance of understanding AWS IAM and networking basics before diving into exploitation techniques 1:55.

This session serves as a foundational entry point for security professionals looking to expand their cloud security skill set.

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  • 0:09 Introduction to the free workshop content.
  • 1:45 Overview of the workshop's educational goals.
  • 1:50 Details on setting up a local pentesting lab.
  • 2:00 Instructions for creating an AWS free tier account.

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Hey, back in December, I did a 90-minute workshop for NAMCON on how to get started with AWS pentesting. Well, I wanted to make that workshop available completely free for all of you. So, what follows is my 90-minute workshop from Namcon on how to get started with AWS pentesting, how to set up your own AWS pentesting lab, how to create an AWS free tier account. All of this is completely free. And hey, if you enjoy the content and you want to learn more about AWS pentesting or hacking in general, head over to hacksmarter.org for all kinds of hands-on labs and courses that you can actually afford. That being said, enjoy the recording of this workshop. Hello everyone and welcome to my workshop, Introduction to AWS Pentesting. My name is Tyler Ramsby and I will be your instructor for this works…