ato-source-azure

Collect NIST 800-53 evidence from Azure via the az CLI in read-only mode.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Skill: ato-source-azure
Source: https://github.com/AlastairThomson/AgentSkills/tree/main/skills/global-scope/ato-source-azure
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AlastairThomson/AgentSkills --skill ato-source-azure-alastairthomson

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Collects NIST 800-53 evidence from Azure via the az CLI in a strictly read-only, ambient-auth mode.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read-only Azure evidence collection across policy assignments, RBAC definitions, authentication sessions, diagnostic settings, activity logs, and key vault metadata.
  • Applies to US-region deployments with scope-confirmed boundaries to prevent resource modification.
  • Exports per-evidence JSON artifacts to the configured evidence store and emits a citations batch for auditing, redacting sensitive fields.

Quick Start

Run this skill to begin collecting read-only Azure evidence for the configured scope and write the results to the evidence store.

Frequently Asked Questions about ato-source-azure

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I collect NIST 800-53 compliance evidence from Azure using az CLI?

You can collect NIST 800-53 evidence from Azure by running this skill in a strictly read-only, ambient-auth mode via the az CLI. It gathers policy assignments, RBAC definitions, and diagnostic settings, then exports JSON artifacts to your evidence store.

Can I gather Azure compliance evidence without modifying cloud resources?

Yes, this Azure compliance evidence collection operates in a strictly read-only mode. It applies scope-confirmed boundaries to prevent resource modification while gathering policy assignments, RBAC definitions, and activity logs.

Does this Azure NIST 800-53 audit tool work with deployments outside the US region?

No, this Azure NIST 800-53 evidence collection skill is specifically applied to US-region deployments. It uses scope-confirmed boundaries to ensure read-only auditing without modifying resources.

How do I export Azure audit logs and RBAC definitions for compliance auditing?

This skill exports per-evidence JSON artifacts for compliance auditing by collecting Azure RBAC definitions, authentication sessions, diagnostic settings, and activity logs. It redacts sensitive fields and emits a citations batch to your configured evidence store.

What Azure resources are covered when collecting NIST 800-53 audit evidence?

NIST 800-53 audit evidence collection covers Azure policy assignments, RBAC definitions, authentication sessions, diagnostic settings, activity logs, and key vault metadata, ensuring comprehensive read-only compliance data extraction.

Is sensitive data redacted when exporting Azure compliance evidence to the evidence store?

Yes, sensitive fields are redacted when exporting Azure compliance evidence. The skill collects read-only NIST 800-53 audit data and emits a citations batch with redacted JSON artifacts to your configured evidence store.