cloud-platforms

Provide cloud platform security and configuration guidance for AWS, Azure, GCP, and Cloudflare.

15|2|Updated Dec 13, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/d-padmanabhan/agent-engineering-handbook --skill cloud-platforms-d-padmanabhan
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Skill: cloud-platforms
Source: https://github.com/d-padmanabhan/agent-engineering-handbook/tree/main/skills/cloud-platforms
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/d-padmanabhan/agent-engineering-handbook --skill cloud-platforms-d-padmanabhan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you implement production-grade cloud platform patterns across AWS, Azure, GCP, and Cloudflare while reducing security risk and avoiding common infrastructure mistakes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Zero Trust cloud architecture guidance: private networking patterns, least-privilege IAM, and defense-in-depth controls for modern deployments.
  • Identity and access patterns by platform: EKS pod identity vs IRSA on AWS, managed identity on Azure, and workload identity on GCP.
  • Multi-cloud deployment support: service selection, secure connectivity strategies, and platform-specific “quick reference” implementations.
  • Use Case: You are provisioning a Kubernetes-based application that needs secure pod-to-cloud permissions, secrets access, and controlled cross-service communication; use this Skill to standardize the architecture across your target cloud(s).

Quick Start

Use the cloud-platforms skill when designing or reviewing your cloud infrastructure for AWS, Azure, GCP, or Cloudflare, and ask what changes you should make to enforce least-privilege IAM, Zero Trust networking, and secure secrets management.

Frequently Asked Questions about cloud-platforms

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design a zero trust architecture across AWS, Azure, and GCP?

To design zero trust architecture across AWS, Azure, and GCP, implement private networking patterns, least-privilege IAM, and defense-in-depth controls. This guidance provides actionable platform-specific patterns to secure multi-cloud deployments and standardize core security configurations.

What is the best way to configure Kubernetes pod identity for EKS, AKS, and GKE?

Configuring Kubernetes pod identity depends on your target cloud: use IRSA on AWS EKS, managed identity on Azure AKS, and workload identity on GCP GKE. This approach ensures least-privilege access for pods needing secure cloud permissions and secrets access.

How do I set up least-privilege IAM for multi-cloud infrastructure deployments?

Setting up least-privilege IAM for multi-cloud deployments requires applying platform-specific identity patterns like IRSA or workload identity. You can use provided review checklists to enforce controlled cross-service communication and reduce misconfigured identity risks.

Does this cloud platforms guidance cover private networking and secrets management for Kubernetes?

Yes, this cloud platforms guidance covers private networking and secure secrets management for Kubernetes deployments. It provides actionable patterns for provisioning applications that need secure pod-to-cloud permissions and controlled cross-service communication across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

When should I review my cloud infrastructure for zero trust and observability controls?

You should review your cloud infrastructure for zero trust and observability controls when provisioning Kubernetes or serverless deployments. Use review checklists to validate encryption, private networking, and essential security configurations to reduce the risk of insecure infrastructure.