pyats-security

Audit network device security across management plane, AAA, ACLs, CoPP, routing protocols, and encryption.

627|175|Updated Feb 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw --skill pyats-security
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pyats-security
Source: https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw/tree/main/workspace/skills/pyats-security
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw --skill pyats-security

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python3, nvd-cve-mcp-server, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the comprehensive security auditing of network devices, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and identifying critical vulnerabilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Security Audits: Performs checks on management plane hardening, AAA configuration, access control lists, control plane policing, routing protocol security, and encryption.
  • Vulnerability Scanning: Integrates with NVD to identify and assess CVEs relevant to the device's operating system version.
  • Use Case: A network engineer can use this skill to regularly audit all Cisco IOS-XE devices in their environment, generating a detailed report of security findings and prioritized remediation steps.

Quick Start

Use the pyats-security skill to perform a security audit on the device named R1.

Frequently Asked Questions about pyats-security

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate a security audit for Cisco IOS-XE network devices?

Automating a network security audit for Cisco IOS-XE devices involves systematically checking management plane hardening, AAA, ACLs, and routing protocol security. This process generates detailed reports with prioritized remediation steps for identified vulnerabilities.

Can I check my network infrastructure for CVE vulnerabilities using NVD?

Checking network infrastructure for CVE vulnerabilities using NVD involves scanning device operating system versions against the database. This integration assesses relevant CVEs and includes the findings within a comprehensive security audit report.

What does management plane hardening check in a network security audit?

Management plane hardening in a network security audit verifies configurations protecting network devices from unauthorized access. It systematically evaluates AAA setup, control plane policing, encryption, and access control lists to ensure infrastructure compliance.

Do I need Python3 to run network vulnerability scanning and compliance checks?

Yes, you need Python3 to run network vulnerability scanning and compliance checks. The automated security auditing process requires a Python3 environment to execute scripts that evaluate configurations and integrate with the NVD CVE database.

How do I verify identity and access controls during a network security audit?

Verifying identity and access controls during a network security audit involves evaluating AAA configurations and optionally integrating with ISE. This validates identity verification mechanisms and ensures compliance with network access security policies.

What is the best way to generate compliance reports for network device hardening?

Generating compliance reports for network device hardening requires systematically auditing management plane, routing protocol, and encryption configurations. This automated process produces detailed security reports containing prioritized findings for remediation.