Guidelines for Azure penetration testing
From June 2017, Microsoft no longer requires organizations to obtain pre-approval to conduct a penetration test against their Azure resources (https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/fundamentals/pen-testing). It is important to note that this exemption does not apply to other Microsoft cloud services, such as Office 365. Even though you do not need to notify Microsoft before you perform a penetration test, there are still stated rules of engagement that you must always comply with, and you absolutely should not cross these boundaries. Failure to comply could lead to a suspension or termination of your Azure account, legal action brought against you by Microsoft, and financial liability claims being made against you!
Important note
As these guidelines are occasionally updated, we recommend that you visit https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/msrc/pentest-rules-of-engagement to review the latest information.
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