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The SecOps Group CCPenX-Az Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | The SecOps Group |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Certified Cloud Pentesting eXpert - Azure (CCPenX-Az) |
| Exam Number: | CCPenX-Az |
| Exam Price: | $132 (discounted), approx. $529 standard |
| Exam Format: | Practical, CTF-style, Scenario-based Azure cloud pentesting |
| Exam Duration: | 420 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Certified AppSec Practitioner (CAP) Certified Cloud Pentesting eXpert (CCPenX) Certified Cloud Pentesting eXpert - AWS (CCPenX-AWS) |
| Real Exam Qty: | CTF-style tasks (no fixed question count) |
| Passing Score: | 60% (Pass), 75% (Merit) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Sample Questions: | The SecOps Group CCPenX-Az Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Online, on-demand, remote CTF-style practical lab via VPN-based Azure environment |
| Pre Condition: | Strong understanding of cloud security concepts, Azure fundamentals, and penetration testing techniques recommended. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://pentestingexams.com/certifications/expert/certified-cloud-pentesting-expert-azure/ |
The SecOps Group CCPenX-Az Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Compute & Network Exploitation in Azure | - VM exploitation and lateral movement - Network misconfiguration exploitation (NSG / routing) |
| Azure Storage & Data Exposure | - Sensitive data extraction from storage services - Blob storage misconfiguration exploitation |
| Real-world Azure Attack Chains (CTF Scenario) | - Multi-step exploitation chain from initial access to privilege escalation - Flag/goal-based task completion in live environment |
| Azure Cloud Attack Surface Enumeration | - Azure resource discovery and recon - Identity and access enumeration (Azure AD / Entra ID) |
| Azure Identity & Authentication Exploitation | - Privilege escalation via misconfigured roles - Token / credential abuse scenarios |
The SecOps Group Certified Cloud Pentesting eXpert - Azure Sample Questions:
After gaining access to the Azure tenant, enumerate all resource groups available to the compromised user.
One resource group contains the word prod. What is the name of that resource group?
Correct Answer:
See the Answer in Explanation below.
Explanation:
rg-prod-apps-eastus
Detailed Solution:
List accessible resource groups:
az group list --output table
For a cleaner search:
az group list \
--query " [?contains(name, ' prod ' )].{Name:name,Location:location} " \
--output table
Expected output:
Name Location
-------------------- ----------
rg-prod-apps-eastus eastus
The resource group containing prod is:
rg-prod-apps-eastus
You've discovered that the compromised user holds directory-level privileges. Enumerate how this role can be abused to compromise another user in the directory. What is the Job Title attribute of the compromised target user?
Reveal Solution Discussion 0Correct Answer:
See the Answer in Explanation below.
Explanation:
Flag{92c8bfe4a73f48a6bd94e62fca2179dd}
Detailed Solution:
As the second compromised user, enumerate directory users:
az ad user list --output table
Use a cleaner query to show names, UPNs, and job titles:
az ad user list \
--query " [].{DisplayName:displayName,UPN:userPrincipalName,JobTitle:jobTitle} " \
--output table
You should identify a target user whose profile contains a flag in the jobTitle attribute.
The important target is:
[email protected]
Her jobTitle field contains:
Flag{92c8bfe4a73f48a6bd94e62fca2179dd}
Because the compromised user has User Administrator, you can reset this target user's password and later authenticate as her.
Final answer:
Flag{92c8bfe4a73f48a6bd94e62fca2179dd}
A managed identity has Key Vault Secrets User access to kv-finance-prod. Enumerate secrets and retrieve the hidden flag.
Reveal Solution Discussion 0Correct Answer:
See the Answer in Explanation below.
Explanation:
Flag{managed_identity_can_read_keyvault_secrets}
Detailed Solution:
List Key Vaults:
az keyvault list --output table
List secrets:
az keyvault secret list \
--vault-name kv-finance-prod \
--output table
Expected output:
Name Enabled
---------------- --------
db-password True
api-token True
internal-flag True
Retrieve the flag secret:
az keyvault secret show \
--vault-name kv-finance-prod \
--name internal-flag \
--query value \
--output tsv
Expected value:
Flag{managed_identity_can_read_keyvault_secrets}
Azure Key Vault can use Azure RBAC for secrets, keys, and certificates, including data-plane secret access.
A compromised principal has permission to list role assignments. Identify which user has the User Access Administrator role at the resource group scope.
Reveal Solution Discussion 0Correct Answer:
See the Answer in Explanation below.
Explanation:
[email protected]
Detailed Solution:
Run:
az role assignment list \
--resource-group rg-prod-apps-eastus \
--all \
--output table
Or filter by role:
az role assignment list \
--resource-group rg-prod-apps-eastus \
--role " User Access Administrator " \
--query " [].{Principal:principalName,Role:roleDefinitionName,Scope:scope} " \
--output table
Expected output:
Principal Role Scope
------------------------------------- ------------------------- ---------------------------- [email protected] User Access Administrator /subscriptions/.../rg-prod-apps-eastus Final answer:
[email protected]
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