auditing-access-control

Audit access-control configurations and generate findings reports with remediation guidance.

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npx skills add https://github.com/jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus --skill auditing-access-control
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Skill: auditing-access-control
Source: https://github.com/jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus/tree/main/plugins/security/access-control-auditor/skills/access-control-auditor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus --skill auditing-access-control

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill leverages the access-control-auditor plugin to perform comprehensive audits of access control configurations. It helps identify potential security risks associated with overly permissive access, misconfigured permissions, and non-compliance with security policies across cloud environments, applications, or infrastructure.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • IAM Policy Audit: Review AWS IAM policies for overly permissive access.
  • ACL Analysis: Assess network ACLs and other access control mechanisms for vulnerabilities.
  • Privilege Escalation Detection: Identify potential paths for unauthorized privilege escalation.
  • Use Case: Audit AWS IAM policies in your account to identify any overly broad permissions or violations of security best practices.

Quick Start

User request: "Audit the AWS IAM policies in my account for overly permissive access."

The skill will:

  1. Invoke the access-control-auditor plugin, specifying the AWS account and IAM policies as the target.
  2. Generate a report identifying IAM policies that grant overly broad permissions or violate security best practices.

Frequently Asked Questions about auditing-access-control

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I audit IAM policies for overly permissive access?

Auditing IAM policies identifies overly broad permissions and security risks. This skill uses the access-control-auditor plugin to scan your AWS account's IAM configurations, detect violations of security best practices, and generate a findings report with remediation guidance.

What access control vulnerabilities can be detected through policy audits?

Access control audits detect overly permissive policies, misconfigured ACLs, RBAC permission issues, and privilege escalation risks. The skill analyzes IAM policies, network ACLs, and application-level access controls across cloud and on-premises environments to identify misconfigurations.

Can I audit access controls across cloud environments and on-premises infrastructure?

Yes. This skill audits access control configurations in AWS, cloud environments, on-premises infrastructure, and applications. It analyzes IAM policies, ACLs, RBAC permissions, and other access mechanisms to ensure compliance across your entire environment.

How does privilege escalation detection work in access control audits?

Privilege escalation detection identifies potential unauthorized access paths within IAM policies and ACL configurations. The skill analyzes permission chains and role assignments to flag misconfigurations that could allow users to gain higher privileges than intended.

What compliance standards does access control auditing support?

Access control auditing supports compliance with security policies and best practices. The skill generates structured findings reports with contextual information and remediation guidance to help you meet your organization's security and compliance requirements.

Does this skill work with different types of access control mechanisms?

Yes. The skill audits IAM policies, ACLs, RBAC permissions, and other access control configurations. It applies to AWS environments, cloud platforms, applications, and on-premises infrastructure, providing comprehensive coverage across access control types.