# CloudGoat

CloudGoat is a Cyber Range Training product. It runs in the cloud. Pricing is free.

CloudGoat is a vulnerable-by-design AWS deployment tool that creates intentionally insecure cloud environments for hands-on cybersecurity training through capture-the-flag scenarios.

Checked October 2026.

## What is CloudGoat?

CloudGoat is a vulnerable-by-design AWS deployment tool developed by Rhino Security Labs for cloud security training and skill development.

The tool creates intentionally vulnerable AWS environments that simulate real-world cloud security scenarios through capture-the-flag style challenges. Users can deploy various AWS resources configured with security weaknesses to practice identifying and exploiting cloud misconfigurations.

CloudGoat offers structured learning experiences with scenarios ranging from beginner to advanced difficulty levels. Each scenario provides multiple attack paths and solution approaches, allowing users to explore different exploitation techniques within controlled AWS environments.

The tool includes comprehensive documentation and guidance to support the learning process. It enables security professionals, penetration testers, and students to develop practical cloud security skills by working with realistic vulnerable infrastructure deployments.

CloudGoat scenarios cover various AWS services and common cloud security issues, providing hands-on experience with cloud penetration testing methodologies and attack vectors specific to Amazon Web Services environments.

Tags: CTF, Education, AWS, Vulnerable Applications

## Quick facts

- Category: [Human Risk](https://cybersectools.com/categories/human-risk) · [Cyber Range Training](https://cybersectools.com/categories/cyber-range)
- Deployment: Cloud
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 3,507
- Website: github.com

## CloudGoat FAQ

### What is CloudGoat?

CloudGoat is a product in the Cyber Range Training category. It covers CTF, Education and AWS.

### What is the pricing for CloudGoat?

CloudGoat is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/RhinoSecurityLabs/cloudgoat/.

### What are alternatives to CloudGoat?

Alternatives to CloudGoat listed on CybersecTools:

1. [OffSec Proving Grounds](https://cybersectools.com/tools/offsec-proving-grounds) - Online lab platform offering hands-on penetration testing practice machines for OSCP prep (Commercial)
2. [SudoCyber](https://cybersectools.com/tools/sudocyber) - Gamified cybersecurity training platform with hands-on labs and certifications (Commercial)
3. [GemForge Labs](https://cybersectools.com/tools/gemforge-labs) - Subscription-based cybersecurity lab platform with hands-on hackable instances. (Commercial)
4. [MetaCTF Cloud Labs / Cloud Ranges](https://cybersectools.com/tools/metactf-cloud-labs-cloud-ranges) - Cloud-based, team-based hands-on cybersecurity training labs simulating real networks (Commercial)
5. [CTFGuide](https://cybersectools.com/tools/ctfguide) - Social learning platform for CTF challenges, labs, and cybersecurity training. (Free)

Compare all CloudGoat alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/cloudgoat](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/cloudgoat)

### What deployment and organization size does CloudGoat fit?

CloudGoat is available as cloud. It is listed for startup, smb, mid-market and enterprise organizations. It is free.

## Compare CloudGoat with similar solutions

- [CloudGoat vs OffSec Proving Grounds](https://cybersectools.com/compare/cloudgoat-vs-offsec-proving-grounds)
- [CloudGoat vs SudoCyber](https://cybersectools.com/compare/cloudgoat-vs-sudocyber)
- [CloudGoat vs GemForge Labs](https://cybersectools.com/compare/cloudgoat-vs-gemforge-labs)

All alternatives to CloudGoat: [/alternatives/cloudgoat](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/cloudgoat)

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