Security Hardening Checklist
Automates server hardening by generating and applying tailored checklists based on industry best practices and your environment.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add security-hardening-checklist npx -- -y @trustedskills/security-hardening-checklist
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"security-hardening-checklist": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/security-hardening-checklist"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill provides a security hardening checklist to help improve the security posture of systems and applications. It generates a list of recommended actions based on common vulnerabilities and best practices, tailored for various environments. The checklist covers areas like access control, patching, and configuration management.
When to use it
- When setting up a new server or application environment.
- As part of a regular security audit process.
- To remediate identified security weaknesses in an existing system.
- Before deploying code changes to production.
Key capabilities
- Generates a customizable checklist based on user input (e.g., operating system, application type).
- Provides detailed explanations for each hardening step.
- Offers prioritized recommendations based on risk level.
- Supports multiple security frameworks and compliance standards.
Example prompts
- "Generate a security hardening checklist for an Ubuntu 22.04 server hosting a web application."
- "Create a checklist to harden a Windows desktop computer used by executives."
- “What are the most important steps for securing a database server?”
Tips & gotchas
The effectiveness of this skill depends on accurate information about the target system; provide as much detail as possible. The generated checklist is a guide, and not all recommendations may be applicable or feasible in every situation.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
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Passed automated security scans.