Cloud Target Setup

Last updated: June 6, 2026

Purpose

This guide explains how to set up a cloud target in Astra so the scanner can assess your cloud environment and run comprehensive security tests.

Step 1: Access Setup

  • Go to Targets on the Astra dashboard

  • Click Setup Target next to the target you wish to configure

  • Open the setup wizard

Step 2: Get Started (Basic Details)

Provide basic information about your cloud environment:

  • Application Name / Target Name A descriptive label to identify the target in the dashboard

  • Business Name Your company's name, used in scan results and any pentest certificates issued

Step 3: Cloud Provider

Specify the cloud provider in use to help the scanner complete more efficiently and detect vulnerabilities accurately based on provider-specific configurations:

  • AWS

  • Digital Ocean

  • Google Cloud (GCP)

  • Microsoft Azure

  • Other — specify if using a different provider

3. User Credentials

Enter the credentials for an IAM user with a security analyst role to facilitate the verification of your cloud assets and perform security testing:

  • Account ID

  • Email/Username

  • Password

  • MFA Setup Key (Optional): If your account uses Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), provide the setup key to enable access.

4. Programmatic Access

Provide credentials for programmatic access to grant the scanner automated access to your cloud account. It ensures that the scanner can perform a comprehensive assessment without manual intervention:

  • Upload Programmatic Access File: Click to upload or drag and drop the file containing the necessary programmatic access credentials. If you need to grant access to an existing account, please contact support for account details.

5. Additional Notes

Use this section to provide any extra information that may be relevant for the scanning process:

Special Instructions: Include any specific configurations or areas of concern.

Rate Limiting Details: Mention any rate limits that might affect the scanning process.

Focus Areas: Highlight particular assets or configurations that should be prioritized during the scan.

6. Complete Setup

After reviewing all the information you’ve provided, click Complete Setup to finalize the configuration for your cloud target. This will initiate the security scan of your cloud environment.

| If you have any questions or need further assistance, please reach out to our support team.