Security And Hardening
Automates server hardening, vulnerability scanning, and configuration checks to improve system resilience.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add security-and-hardening npx -- -y @trustedskills/security-and-hardening
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"security-and-hardening": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/security-and-hardening"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill provides guidance and recommendations for securing systems and applications. It can help identify potential vulnerabilities, suggest remediation steps, and implement security best practices. The skill focuses on practical hardening techniques to improve overall system resilience against various threats.
When to use it
- Auditing a new server: Before deploying an application, use this skill to review the server's configuration for common security misconfigurations.
- Responding to a security alert: If you receive an alert about a potential vulnerability, leverage this skill to understand the issue and implement appropriate fixes.
- Improving existing system security posture: Regularly utilize this skill to proactively identify and address weaknesses in your current infrastructure.
- Developing secure coding practices: Integrate this skill into your development workflow to ensure that new applications are built with security considerations from the outset.
Key capabilities
- Vulnerability identification
- Remediation recommendations
- Security best practice implementation
- System hardening techniques
Example prompts
- "What are some common vulnerabilities in a Linux server?"
- "How can I harden my Nginx web server configuration?"
- "Suggest steps to secure an AWS EC2 instance."
- "What's the best way to implement least privilege access on this system?"
Tips & gotchas
The effectiveness of this skill depends on providing it with detailed information about the target environment. Be prepared to share relevant configurations and logs for more accurate and tailored recommendations.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
🌐 Community
Passed automated security scans.