aws-security-scanner
AWS security configuration scanning and hardening using Prowler, Security Hub, and AWS Config
Best use case
aws-security-scanner is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
AWS security configuration scanning and hardening using Prowler, Security Hub, and AWS Config
Teams using aws-security-scanner should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/aws-security-scanner/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How aws-security-scanner Compares
| Feature / Agent | aws-security-scanner | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
AWS security configuration scanning and hardening using Prowler, Security Hub, and AWS Config
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# AWS Security Scanner Skill
## Purpose
Automated AWS security configuration scanning and hardening to identify misconfigurations, compliance violations, and security risks across AWS accounts and organizations.
## Capabilities
### Prowler Security Assessments
- Run comprehensive Prowler security scans
- Execute CIS AWS Foundations Benchmark checks
- Run AWS Well-Architected security pillar assessments
- Check PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR compliance
- Generate multi-format reports (HTML, CSV, JSON)
### IAM Security Analysis
- Analyze IAM policies for over-permissive access
- Check for unused credentials and access keys
- Identify IAM users without MFA
- Review cross-account access configurations
- Detect privilege escalation paths
- Analyze service control policies (SCPs)
### S3 Bucket Security
- Identify publicly accessible buckets
- Check bucket encryption configurations
- Review bucket policies and ACLs
- Verify access logging enabled
- Check for sensitive data exposure
- Validate versioning and replication
### Network Security Analysis
- Review security group configurations
- Analyze Network ACLs
- Check VPC flow log enablement
- Identify public-facing resources
- Validate VPC endpoint configurations
- Check for overly permissive rules
### Encryption Verification
- Verify EBS volume encryption
- Check RDS encryption settings
- Validate S3 encryption configurations
- Review KMS key policies
- Check secrets manager configurations
- Verify certificate validity
### Logging and Monitoring
- Validate CloudTrail configuration
- Check CloudWatch log retention
- Verify GuardDuty enablement
- Review Security Hub findings
- Check Config rule compliance
- Validate alarm configurations
### Compliance Mapping
- Map findings to CIS Benchmarks
- Generate SOC 2 evidence
- Track PCI DSS compliance
- Document HIPAA controls
- Map to NIST frameworks
## AWS Services Covered
| Category | Services |
|----------|----------|
| Identity | IAM, SSO, Organizations |
| Compute | EC2, Lambda, ECS, EKS |
| Storage | S3, EBS, EFS, Glacier |
| Database | RDS, DynamoDB, Redshift |
| Network | VPC, CloudFront, Route53 |
| Security | Security Hub, GuardDuty, KMS |
| Monitoring | CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Config |
## Integrations
- **Prowler**: Open-source AWS security tool
- **AWS Security Hub**: Centralized security findings
- **AWS Config**: Configuration compliance
- **AWS CloudTrail**: API activity logging
- **AWS GuardDuty**: Threat detection
- **AWS IAM Access Analyzer**: Access analysis
## Target Processes
- Cloud Security Architecture Review
- Compliance Monitoring
- Security Posture Assessment
- AWS Account Hardening
## Input Schema
```json
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"scanType": {
"type": "string",
"enum": ["full", "cis", "pci", "hipaa", "gdpr", "custom"],
"description": "Type of security scan"
},
"awsAccounts": {
"type": "array",
"items": { "type": "string" },
"description": "AWS account IDs to scan"
},
"regions": {
"type": "array",
"items": { "type": "string" },
"description": "AWS regions to scan"
},
"services": {
"type": "array",
"items": { "type": "string" },
"description": "Specific services to scan"
},
"severityThreshold": {
"type": "string",
"enum": ["critical", "high", "medium", "low", "informational"]
},
"complianceFrameworks": {
"type": "array",
"items": {
"type": "string",
"enum": ["CIS", "PCI-DSS", "HIPAA", "GDPR", "SOC2", "NIST"]
}
},
"excludeChecks": {
"type": "array",
"items": { "type": "string" },
"description": "Check IDs to exclude"
}
},
"required": ["scanType"]
}
```
## Output Schema
```json
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"scanId": {
"type": "string"
},
"scanTimestamp": {
"type": "string",
"format": "date-time"
},
"accountsScanned": {
"type": "array"
},
"regionsScanned": {
"type": "array"
},
"summary": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"totalChecks": { "type": "integer" },
"passed": { "type": "integer" },
"failed": { "type": "integer" },
"warnings": { "type": "integer" }
}
},
"findingsBySeverity": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"critical": { "type": "integer" },
"high": { "type": "integer" },
"medium": { "type": "integer" },
"low": { "type": "integer" }
}
},
"findings": {
"type": "array",
"items": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"checkId": { "type": "string" },
"severity": { "type": "string" },
"service": { "type": "string" },
"region": { "type": "string" },
"resourceId": { "type": "string" },
"description": { "type": "string" },
"remediation": { "type": "string" },
"complianceMapping": { "type": "array" }
}
}
},
"complianceStatus": {
"type": "object"
},
"recommendations": {
"type": "array",
"items": { "type": "string" }
},
"reportPaths": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"html": { "type": "string" },
"csv": { "type": "string" },
"json": { "type": "string" }
}
}
}
}
```
## Usage Example
```javascript
skill: {
name: 'aws-security-scanner',
context: {
scanType: 'cis',
awsAccounts: ['123456789012'],
regions: ['us-east-1', 'us-west-2'],
complianceFrameworks: ['CIS', 'SOC2'],
severityThreshold: 'medium'
}
}
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