dotnet-security-review-federal

Conduct federal security reviews for .NET applications with NIST and FIPS compliance.

2|Updated Jan 31, 2026
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Skill: dotnet-security-review-federal
Source: https://github.com/michaelalber/ai-toolkit/tree/main/skills/dotnet-security-review-federal
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/michaelalber/ai-toolkit --skill dotnet-security-review-federal

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the critical need for .NET applications to meet stringent federal security and compliance mandates, ensuring systems are secure and auditable for government environments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • NIST SP 800-53 Mapping: Maps OWASP findings to NIST controls and assesses federal-specific control families.
  • FIPS Cryptography Audit: Verifies all cryptographic usage adheres to FIPS 140-2/3 standards.
  • CUI Handling Assessment: Checks for proper handling, marking, and protection of Controlled Unclassified Information.
  • DOE Overlay: Enforces DOE-specific requirements exceeding NIST baselines (e.g., password length, session timeouts).
  • POA&M Generation: Produces federal-compliant reports with actionable Plan of Action and Milestones entries.
  • Use Case: A .NET application intended for deployment within a Department of Energy (DOE) facility must undergo a security review that satisfies both general security best practices (OWASP) and specific federal regulations (NIST, FIPS, DOE Orders). This skill automates that comprehensive review process.

Quick Start

Run a federal security review on the current .NET project by executing the dotnet-security-review-federal skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about dotnet-security-review-federal

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

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How do I conduct a federal security review for a .NET application?

Conduct a federal security review for .NET applications by mapping OWASP findings to NIST SP 800-53 controls, validating FIPS 140-2/3 cryptography, assessing CUI handling, and applying DOE policy overlays to generate compliant reports and POA&M entries.

How do I map OWASP security findings to NIST SP 800-53 controls in .NET?

Map OWASP findings to NIST SP 800-53 controls by extending base application security assessments with federal-specific control family checks, verifying cryptographic standards, and generating actionable POA&M entries for non-compliant items.

Does this federal security review enforce DOE specific requirements exceeding NIST baselines?

Yes, the federal security review enforces DOE-specific policy overlays that exceed standard NIST baselines, including stricter mandates for password length and session timeouts within .NET applications deployed to DOE facilities.

How do I verify FIPS 140-2/3 cryptographic validation in .NET applications?

Verify FIPS 140-2/3 cryptographic validation in .NET applications by auditing all cryptographic usage to ensure adherence to federal standards, identifying non-compliant algorithms, and documenting remediation steps in a POA&M entry.

What is the best way to generate a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) for NIST compliance gaps?

Generate a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) for NIST compliance gaps by running a comprehensive federal security review that aggregates cryptographic failures, CUI handling errors, and DOE overlay violations into actionable federal-compliant reports.

How do I assess Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling in .NET code?

Assess Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling in .NET code by checking for proper data marking, protection mechanisms, and access controls, ensuring the application meets federal CUI safeguarding requirements.