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Mayur Rathi
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cis-benchmarks

cis-benchmarks is an code AI skill with a core value of Audit and remediate CIS benchmark violations. It helps developers solve real-world problems in the code domain, boosting efficiency, automating repetitive tasks, and optimizing workflows.

Audit and remediate CIS benchmark violations.

Last verified on: 2026-10-06

Quick Facts

Category code
Works With Claude
Source sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills
Stars ⭐ 47.3k
Last Verified 2026-10-06
Risk Level Low
mkdir -p ./skills/cis-benchmarks && curl -sfL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills/main/skills/cis-benchmarks/SKILL.md -o ./skills/cis-benchmarks/SKILL.md

Run in terminal / PowerShell. Requires curl (Unix) or PowerShell 5+ (Windows).

Skill Content

# CIS Benchmarks


Implement and audit CIS security benchmarks.


When to Use This Skill


Use this skill when:

- Assessing security compliance

- Implementing security baselines

- Meeting regulatory requirements

- Hardening systems to standards


Assessment Tools


OpenSCAP


bash
# Install
apt install openscap-scanner scap-security-guide

# Run CIS benchmark scan
oscap xccdf eval \
  --profile xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_profile_cis \
  --results results.xml \
  --report report.html \
  /usr/share/xml/scap/ssg/content/ssg-ubuntu2204-ds.xml

Lynis


bash
# Install
apt install lynis

# Run audit
lynis audit system

# Generate report
lynis audit system --report-file /tmp/lynis-report.dat

InSpec


ruby
# cis-profile/controls/ssh.rb
control 'cis-ssh-1' do
  impact 1.0
  title 'Ensure SSH root login is disabled'
  
  describe sshd_config do
    its('PermitRootLogin') { should eq 'no' }
  end
end

control 'cis-ssh-2' do
  impact 0.7
  title 'Ensure SSH password authentication is disabled'
  
  describe sshd_config do
    its('PasswordAuthentication') { should eq 'no' }
  end
end

bash
# Run InSpec
inspec exec cis-profile -t ssh://user@target

Kubernetes CIS


bash
# kube-bench
docker run --rm -v /etc:/etc:ro -v /var:/var:ro \
  aquasec/kube-bench:latest run --targets node

# Check specific sections
kube-bench run --targets master --check 1.1,1.2

Remediation Workflow


yaml
workflow:
  1_scan:
    - Run automated assessment
    - Generate baseline report
    
  2_analyze:
    - Review findings
    - Identify false positives
    - Prioritize by risk
    
  3_remediate:
    - Apply fixes
    - Document exceptions
    - Verify changes
    
  4_validate:
    - Re-run assessment
    - Confirm remediation
    - Generate compliance report

Best Practices


- Baseline before hardening

- Document exceptions

- Automate assessments

- Track compliance over time

- Regular re-assessment

- Version control configurations


Related Skills


- linux-hardening (`linux-hardening`) - Linux security

- vulnerability-scanning (`vulnerability-scanning`) - Security scanning


Limitations


- Apply guidance only within authorized scope; test destructive steps in non-production first.

- Docs-only import: upstream scripts and templates not bundled.


Example


bash
# Read-only first: inventory before any active step.
which <tool> && <tool> --help | head -n 20

> Adapted from [BagelHole/DevOps-Security-Agent-Skills](https://github.com/BagelHole/DevOps-Security-Agent-Skills) (MIT); frontmatter, When to Use/Limitations, and safety boundaries added for upstream compliance. Docs-only import: helper scripts and templates not bundled.

🎯 Best For

  • Claude users
  • Software engineers
  • Development teams
  • Tech leads

💡 Use Cases

  • Code quality improvement
  • Best practice enforcement

📖 How to Use This Skill

  1. 1

    Install the Skill

    Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The SKILL.md file downloads to your local skills directory.

  2. 2

    Load into Your AI Assistant

    Open Claude and reference the skill. Paste the SKILL.md content or use the system prompt tab.

  3. 3

    Apply cis-benchmarks to Your Work

    Open your project in the AI assistant and ask it to apply the skill. Start with a small module to verify the output quality.

  4. 4

    Review and Refine

    Review AI suggestions before committing. Run tests, check for regressions, and iterate on the skill output.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is cis-benchmarks compatible with Cursor and VS Code?

Yes — this skill works with any AI coding assistant including Cursor, VS Code with Copilot, and JetBrains IDEs.

Do I need specific dependencies for cis-benchmarks?

Check the install command and Works With section. Most code skills only require the AI assistant and your codebase.

How do I install cis-benchmarks?

Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The skill downloads to ./skills/cis-benchmarks/SKILL.md, ready to use.

Can I customize this skill for my team?

Absolutely. Edit the SKILL.md file to add team-specific instructions, examples, or workflows.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

Skipping validation

Always test AI-generated code changes, even for simple refactors.

Missing dependency updates

Check if the skill requires updated dependencies or new packages.

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