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baseline-check

Automate CIS benchmark security baseline checks on Linux/Unix hosts.

83|8|Updated May 6, 2026
Search Tags:#compliance#baseline#security-audit#cis-benchmark#ssh-hardening#host-security
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Q16G/aster --skill baseline-check-q16g
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: baseline-check
Source: https://github.com/Q16G/aster/tree/main/skills/host-defense/baseline-check
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Q16G/aster --skill baseline-check-q16g

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates host baseline security audits to ensure CIS Benchmark compliance and reduces manual review time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • CIS-aligned checks for system information, authentication controls, network hardening, SSH settings, service and cron configurations, file permissions, log configuration, and update status.
  • Use case: A security team can run a one-click CIS benchmark audit across fleet devices to identify non-compliant configurations and generate remediation guidance.

Quick Start

Run a baseline CIS audit on the target host to identify misconfigurations and generate remediation guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions about baseline-check

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate a CIS benchmark security audit for Linux hosts?▼

Automate a CIS benchmark security audit by running checks across system information, user authentication, SSH settings, and filesystem permissions to identify misconfigurations and generate pass/fail remediation guidance.

What is included in a host baseline security check for compliance?▼

A host baseline security check includes verifying network hardening, service integrity, cron configurations, logging settings, and patch status to ensure your system configurations align with required compliance standards.

Can I use this to audit SSH hardening configurations on cloud instances?▼

Yes, you can audit SSH hardening configurations on cloud instances and on-premise servers to validate SSH settings against baseline benchmarks and identify non-compliant authentication controls.

What is the best way to identify misconfigurations across a fleet of Unix servers?▼

The best way to identify misconfigurations across Unix servers is running an automated baseline audit that evaluates filesystem permissions and service integrity, delivering targeted remediation steps for non-compliant hosts.

Does the baseline check generate remediation guidance for failed audit rules?▼

Yes, the baseline check generates remediation guidance for failed audit rules, providing security teams with actionable steps to resolve identified host misconfigurations and achieve compliance.

Why do I need an automated baseline audit instead of manual security reviews?▼

An automated baseline audit is needed to reduce manual review time, allowing security teams to rapidly evaluate patch status and logging configurations across fleet devices without human error.

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