security-hardening

Enforce input validation, security headers, and CI-based dependency auditing for web and API services.

Updated Mar 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/FerranGuardia/claude-autonomous-setup --skill security-hardening-ferranguardia
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Skill: security-hardening
Source: https://github.com/FerranGuardia/claude-autonomous-setup/tree/main/skills/security/security-hardening
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/FerranGuardia/claude-autonomous-setup --skill security-hardening-ferranguardia

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Security for applications is often inconsistent, leading to vulnerabilities from misconfigurations and weak defaults. This Skill provides a comprehensive baseline for hardening across input validation, authentication, headers, secrets management, and dependency auditing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Input Validation: enforce type, format, and content validation across APIs and services.
  • Security Headers & CSP: implement robust response headers and content security policies.
  • Authentication & Secrets Management: apply best practices for token handling, rotation, and secure storage.
  • Dependency Auditing & CI Integration: integrate vulnerability checks into CI pipelines to catch insecure dependencies.
  • Use Case: Large web apps and microservices can adopt this baseline to reduce risk and accelerate secure deployments.

Quick Start

Configure your project with a security baseline by enabling strict input validation, security headers, CSRF and JWT best practices, and CI-based dependency auditing.

Frequently Asked Questions about security-hardening

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

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How do I implement security hardening for web and API services?

Security hardening is implemented by enforcing strict input validation, robust security headers, CSRF protection, safe token handling, and CI-based dependency auditing across your codebase.

What's the best way to enforce strict input validation across APIs?

The best way to enforce strict input validation is to apply type, format, and content validation rules consistently across all API and service endpoints to prevent malformed or malicious payloads.

How do I set up content security policy and security headers for modern apps?

Setting up content security policy involves implementing robust response headers and CSP rules across your web applications to mitigate cross-site scripting and data injection attacks.

Can I integrate dependency auditing into existing CI pipelines?

Yes, you can integrate dependency auditing into CI pipelines to run automated vulnerability checks that catch insecure dependencies during development and deployment.

What are the best practices for secrets management and token rotation in microservices?

Best practices for secrets management include applying safe handling of tokens, secure storage, and secret rotation to ensure authentication credentials are protected across large microservices architectures.

Does this security hardening baseline work for large web apps and microservices?

Yes, this security hardening baseline is designed for large web apps and microservices to reduce risk and accelerate secure deployments by establishing a comprehensive security standard.