Network Security Architecture Validator

Analyze firewall rules, segmentation, and VPN usage to report security gaps.

6|Updated Oct 25, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/williamzujkowski/cognitive-toolworks --skill network-security-architecture-validator
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Skill: Network Security Architecture Validator
Source: https://github.com/williamzujkowski/cognitive-toolworks/tree/main/skills/security-network-validator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/williamzujkowski/cognitive-toolworks --skill network-security-architecture-validator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Validate network security architecture with comprehensive firewall rule analysis, segmentation verification, and defense-in-depth assessments to prevent misconfigurations and reduce risk.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Firewall rule documentation and default-deny validation to enforce least-privilege access.
  • Network segmentation review (DMZ, internal zones) to ensure proper isolation and controlled east-west traffic.
  • VPN and encrypted transit verification to guarantee secure remote access.
  • Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) coverage assessment and micro-segmentation for tighter control over assets.
  • Use Case: A production network with mixed on-prem and cloud resources can be validated for correct segmentation and rule alignment.

Quick Start

Provide a network identifier and architecture scope to kick off a validation and receive structured findings and remediation guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions about Network Security Architecture Validator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate firewall rules and network segmentation for security gaps?

Network segmentation analysis verifies isolation between DMZ and internal zones, ensuring controlled east-west traffic and proper micro-segmentation to prevent lateral movement across production networks.

What is defense-in-depth assessment for network architecture?

Yes, VPN security verification assesses encrypted transit and remote access configurations, identifying misconfigurations in VPN deployments that could expose production networks to unauthorized access.

How do I review network segmentation for DMZ and zero-trust models?

Provide a network identifier and architecture scope to initiate validation; the analysis processes firewall rules, segmentation configurations, and VPN usage to output findings, segmentation analysis, and remediation rules.

Can I assess IPS coverage and micro-segmentation for hybrid cloud networks?

The skill analyzes firewall rule documentation and default-deny configurations to enforce least-privilege access, identifying overly permissive rules that violate security architecture best practices.