PurpleRidge (powered by RidgeBot^® from Ridge Security) today 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.

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.

For more information or to start a free audit, visit https://purpleridge.ai

About Ridge Security

Ridge Security delivers intelligent, autonomous cybersecurity validation solutions that help organizations proactively manage risk and improve resilience. Its flagship platform, RidgeBot®, is a leading agentic AI-based adversarial risk validation platform that supports continuous threat exposure management programs. Recognized by Gartner in the Market Guide for Adversarial Exposure Validation and honored with awards such as Top Emerging Cyber Security Company for 2025 and CRN’s Tech Elite 250 for 2025, Ridge Security serves customers around the world through a network of 400+ partners in sectors including finance, government, telecom, and enterprise.

For more information, go to https://ridgesecurity.ai/.

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A single “Public” toggle or stale access key is all an attacker needs