# IBM Cloud Pentesting

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## What is IBM cloud? (By chatGPT)

IBM Cloud, a cloud computing platform by IBM, offers a variety of cloud services such as infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS). It enables clients to deploy and manage applications, handle data storage and analysis, and operate virtual machines in the cloud.

When compared with Amazon Web Services (AWS), IBM Cloud showcases certain distinct features and approaches:

1. **Focus**: IBM Cloud primarily caters to enterprise clients, providing a suite of services designed for their specific needs, including enhanced security and compliance measures. In contrast, AWS presents a broad spectrum of cloud services for a diverse clientele.
2. **Hybrid Cloud Solutions**: Both IBM Cloud and AWS offer hybrid cloud services, allowing integration of on-premises infrastructure with their cloud services. However, the methodology and services provided by each differ.
3. **Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI & ML)**: IBM Cloud is particularly noted for its extensive and integrated services in AI and ML. AWS also offers AI and ML services, but IBM's solutions are considered more comprehensive and deeply embedded within its cloud platform.
4. **Industry-Specific Solutions**: IBM Cloud is recognized for its focus on particular industries like financial services, healthcare, and government, offering bespoke solutions. AWS caters to a wide array of industries but might not have the same depth in industry-specific solutions as IBM Cloud.

### Basic Information

For some basic information about IAM and hierarchi check:

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ibm-basic-information.md
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## SSRF

Learn how you can access the medata endpoint of IBM in the following page:

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https://book.hacktricks.wiki/en/pentesting-web/ssrf-server-side-request-forgery/cloud-ssrf.html#ibm-cloud
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## References

- [https://redresscompliance.com/navigating-the-ibm-cloud-a-comprehensive-overview/#:\~:text=IBM%20Cloud%20is%3A,%2C%20networking%2C%20and%20database%20management.](https://redresscompliance.com/navigating-the-ibm-cloud-a-comprehensive-overview/)

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