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aws-security-audit

Execute AWS CLI commands to scan for security misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.

Updated Mar 1, 2026
Search Tags:#security#aws#audit#compliance#security-assessment
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cpfcoaching/glowing-palm-tree --skill aws-security-audit-cpfcoaching
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Skill: aws-security-audit
Source: https://github.com/cpfcoaching/glowing-palm-tree/tree/main/.agent/skills/aws-security-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cpfcoaching/glowing-palm-tree --skill aws-security-audit-cpfcoaching

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires awscli, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of conducting a thorough AWS security posture assessment to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Assessment: Audits AWS environments for potential security risks across IAM, Network, Data Protection, and Logging & Monitoring.
  • Automated Checks: Executes a series of scripts to identify security issues like open security groups, unencrypted data, and missing logging configurations.
  • Compliance Mapping: Maps the audit results against CIS AWS Foundations Benchmark, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA compliance standards.
  • Remediation Priorities: Provides prioritized action items for critical, high, and medium-risk issues.

Quick Start

Use the aws-security-audit skill to assess the security posture of your AWS environment and receive a detailed report.

Frequently Asked Questions about aws-security-audit

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate an AWS security posture assessment for CIS and HIPAA compliance?▼

Automate an AWS security posture assessment by executing CLI commands to scan for misconfigurations and map results against CIS AWS Foundations Benchmark, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA compliance standards.

What is the best way to audit AWS environments for open security groups and unencrypted data?▼

Auditing AWS environments for open security groups and unencrypted data requires executing automated scripts to check IAM, Network, Data Protection, and Logging configurations for vulnerabilities.

Do I need AWS CLI to run an automated security assessment on my cloud resources?▼

Yes, you need AWS CLI installed and configured because the security assessment executes CLI commands directly to interact with and scan your AWS resources for vulnerabilities.

Can I map AWS security audit results directly to PCI-DSS compliance requirements?▼

Yes, you can map AWS security audit results directly to PCI-DSS compliance requirements, as the assessment supports checks against CIS AWS Foundations Benchmark, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA standards.

How does an AWS security audit prioritize remediation for identified vulnerabilities?▼

An AWS security audit prioritizes remediation by categorizing identified vulnerabilities and misconfigurations into critical, high, and medium-risk issues to provide actionable security steps.

What areas of my AWS environment does a security posture assessment cover?▼

A security posture assessment covers IAM, Network configurations, Data Protection mechanisms, and Logging & Monitoring setups to identify common security misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.

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