Shattering the Rotation Illusion:
How Quickly Leaked AWS Keys are Exploited

The belief that rotating secrets is enough to keep attackers at bay is a myth — and one that puts organizations at serious risk. Our groundbreaking research uncovers how swiftly attackers exploit leaked AWS Access Keys, moving faster than even the best-prepared security teams can respond.

If you’re a CISO, IAM expert, or cloud security professional, this report is essential for staying ahead of evolving threats.

What’s inside the report:

  • Exposing the Risk

    A comprehensive breakdown of the platforms, file types, and scenarios where AWS Access Keys often end up exposed—and how attackers zero in on them.

  • Attacker Speed: Seconds to Compromise

    Data that reveals just how quickly attackers discover and exploit exposed secrets, with real-world examples showing exploitation happening in mere seconds.

  • Introducing AWSKeyLockdown: A Game-changing Defense

    A closer look at AWSKeyLockdown, our open-source tool that instantly revokes compromised keys, cutting off attackers before they can do damage.

  • The Rotation Illusion: Why It Doesn’t Work

    A deep dive into why rotating secrets isn’t the safeguard you think it is—and how it can actually create dangerous blind spots in your security strategy.