Skill Detail
Check Kubernetes hosts against CIS guidance with kube-bench before audit or hardening work
Run a benchmark-driven posture check on Kubernetes nodes and control planes before an audit, upgrade, or hardening sprint starts.
Security & VerificationMulti-Framework
Security & Verification
Multi-Framework
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INSTALL WITH ANY AGENT
npx skills add agentskillexchange/skills --skill check-kubernetes-hosts-against-cis-guidance-with-kube-bench-before-audit-or-hardening-work
Works best when you want a reusable capability, not another fragile one-off prompt.
At a glance
Tools required
kube-bench binary or container image, access to Kubernetes nodes or cluster context, benchmark profile matching the target environment
Install & setup
Install kube-bench from the upstream release or container image, run it with the documented permissions against the target nodes or cluster, then review the generated CIS control findings and remediation guidance.
Author
Aqua Security
Publisher
Organization
Last updated
Apr 19, 2026
Quick brief
Use kube-bench when an agent needs a benchmark-oriented security posture check against CIS guidance, not when a user is just operating Kubernetes normally. The workflow is narrow: inspect host and cluster configuration, map findings to CIS controls, and hand back concrete remediation items. That scope boundary, standards-based posture verification for Kubernetes environments, keeps it distinct from a broad Kubernetes platform or generic scanner listing.