Windows Hardening
This skill automates Windows security enhancements like firewall rules & user account restrictions, bolstering system defenses and reducing vulnerabilities.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add windows-hardening npx -- -y @trustedskills/windows-hardening
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"windows-hardening": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/windows-hardening"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows an AI agent to apply Windows hardening best practices. It can automate tasks like disabling unnecessary services, configuring secure registry settings, and implementing file system permissions to improve the security posture of a Windows machine. The goal is to reduce the attack surface and make systems more resistant to compromise.
When to use it
- Automated Security Audits: Regularly assess a server's configuration against hardening standards.
- New Server Builds: Automatically apply hardening configurations during initial setup, ensuring consistent security from deployment.
- Post-Incident Remediation: Quickly implement hardening measures after a security incident to prevent recurrence.
- Compliance Requirements: Ensure systems meet specific regulatory or industry compliance requirements (e.g., CIS benchmarks).
Key capabilities
- Service Disabling
- Registry Configuration
- File System Permissions Management
- CIS Benchmark Alignment (implied)
Example prompts
- "Harden this Windows server according to best practices."
- "Disable the Telnet service on this machine."
- "Apply CIS benchmark settings for file system permissions."
Tips & gotchas
This skill requires appropriate administrative privileges on the target Windows systems. Be sure to thoroughly test any changes in a non-production environment before applying them to critical servers.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
🌐 Community
Passed automated security scans.