cloud-security-auditor

Audits cloud security posture across multiple dimensions including workloads, clients, and servers.

Updated May 24, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/haJ1t/senior-dev-squad-skills --skill cloud-security-auditor
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Skill: cloud-security-auditor
Source: https://github.com/haJ1t/senior-dev-squad-skills/tree/main/plugins/security-compliance-pro/skills/cloud-security-auditor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/haJ1t/senior-dev-squad-skills --skill cloud-security-auditor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill unit audits cloud infrastructure for security gaps, ensuring alignment with CIS Benchmarks and NIST CSF frameworks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Infrastructure as Code Scanning: Inspects Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi IaC configurations.
  • IAM Analysis: Reviews IAM roles, policies, and privilege escalation paths.
  • Network Security Audit: Checks VPC configurations, security groups, NACLs, and VPC flow logs.
  • Data Protection Audit: Verifies encryption at rest and in transit, KMS key rotation, and bucket policies.
  • Compliance Mapping and Remediation: Maps findings to CIS and NIST CSF, prioritizes remediation.
  • Use Case: For IT teams preparing for compliance audits or looking to improve cloud security posture.

Quick Start

Audit the cloud security configuration of the 'dev' environment using this skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about cloud-security-auditor

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I audit cloud infrastructure for CIS benchmarks and NIST CSF compliance?

Cloud infrastructure security auditing involves inspecting IaC templates like Terraform and CloudFormation, analyzing IAM roles for privilege escalation paths, and checking VPC configurations against CIS benchmarks and NIST CSF frameworks to identify and remediate security gaps.

Can I scan Terraform and CloudFormation templates for misconfigurations?

Yes, you can scan Terraform, CloudFormation, and Pulumi IaC templates for misconfigurations. The inspection process identifies security gaps and maps findings to CIS and NIST CSF benchmarks to prioritize necessary remediation actions for your cloud infrastructure.

How do I check IAM policies for privilege escalation paths in my cloud environment?

Checking IAM policies for privilege escalation paths requires reviewing roles and policies within your cloud environment to detect overly permissive configurations. The analysis identifies potential security risks and maps them to CIS benchmarks for prioritized remediation.

Does this security audit verify data protection settings like KMS key rotation and encryption?

Yes, the security audit verifies data protection configurations by checking encryption at rest and in transit, validating KMS key rotation policies, and reviewing bucket policies. Findings are mapped to NIST CSF and CIS benchmarks for compliance verification.

What is the best way to prepare cloud infrastructure for a compliance audit?

The best way to prepare cloud infrastructure for a compliance audit is to proactively scan IaC templates, analyze IAM policies, and review network security settings against CIS and NIST CSF benchmarks to identify and remediate misconfigurations before formal assessment.

How are identified cloud security misconfigurations prioritized for remediation?

Identified cloud security misconfigurations are prioritized for remediation by mapping each finding to CIS benchmarks and NIST CSF frameworks. This compliance mapping highlights critical security gaps in IAM, network, and data protection configurations for immediate action.

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