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prowler-compliance - Claude MCP Skill
Creates and manages Prowler compliance frameworks. Trigger: When working with compliance frameworks (CIS, NIST, PCI-DSS, SOC2, GDPR, ISO27001, ENS, MITRE ATT&CK).
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SKILL.md## When to Use
Use this skill when:
- Creating a new compliance framework for any provider
- Adding requirements to existing frameworks
- Mapping checks to compliance controls
- Understanding compliance framework structures and attributes
## Compliance Framework Location
Frameworks are JSON files located in: `prowler/compliance/{provider}/{framework_name}_{provider}.json`
**Supported Providers:**
- `aws` - Amazon Web Services
- `azure` - Microsoft Azure
- `gcp` - Google Cloud Platform
- `kubernetes` - Kubernetes
- `github` - GitHub
- `m365` - Microsoft 365
- `alibabacloud` - Alibaba Cloud
- `cloudflare` - Cloudflare
- `oraclecloud` - Oracle Cloud
- `oci` - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
- `nhn` - NHN Cloud
- `mongodbatlas` - MongoDB Atlas
- `iac` - Infrastructure as Code
- `llm` - Large Language Models
## Base Framework Structure
All compliance frameworks share this base structure:
```json
{
"Framework": "FRAMEWORK_NAME",
"Name": "Full Framework Name with Version",
"Version": "X.X",
"Provider": "PROVIDER",
"Description": "Framework description...",
"Requirements": [
{
"Id": "requirement_id",
"Description": "Requirement description",
"Name": "Optional requirement name",
"Attributes": [...],
"Checks": ["check_name_1", "check_name_2"]
}
]
}
```
## Framework-Specific Attribute Structures
Each framework type has its own attribute model. Below are the exact structures used by Prowler:
### CIS (Center for Internet Security)
**Framework ID format:** `cis_{version}_{provider}` (e.g., `cis_5.0_aws`)
```json
{
"Id": "1.1",
"Description": "Maintain current contact details",
"Checks": ["account_maintain_current_contact_details"],
"Attributes": [
{
"Section": "1 Identity and Access Management",
"SubSection": "Optional subsection",
"Profile": "Level 1",
"AssessmentStatus": "Automated",
"Description": "Detailed attribute description",
"RationaleStatement": "Why this control matters",
"ImpactStatement": "Impact of implementing this control",
"RemediationProcedure": "Steps to fix the issue",
"AuditProcedure": "Steps to verify compliance",
"AdditionalInformation": "Extra notes",
"DefaultValue": "Default configuration value",
"References": "https://docs.example.com/reference"
}
]
}
```
**Profile values:** `Level 1`, `Level 2`, `E3 Level 1`, `E3 Level 2`, `E5 Level 1`, `E5 Level 2`
**AssessmentStatus values:** `Automated`, `Manual`
---
### ISO 27001
**Framework ID format:** `iso27001_{year}_{provider}` (e.g., `iso27001_2022_aws`)
```json
{
"Id": "A.5.1",
"Description": "Policies for information security should be defined...",
"Name": "Policies for information security",
"Checks": ["securityhub_enabled"],
"Attributes": [
{
"Category": "A.5 Organizational controls",
"Objetive_ID": "A.5.1",
"Objetive_Name": "Policies for information security",
"Check_Summary": "Summary of what is being checked"
}
]
}
```
**Note:** `Objetive_ID` and `Objetive_Name` use this exact spelling (not "Objective").
---
### ENS (Esquema Nacional de Seguridad - Spain)
**Framework ID format:** `ens_rd2022_{provider}` (e.g., `ens_rd2022_aws`)
```json
{
"Id": "op.acc.1.aws.iam.2",
"Description": "Proveedor de identidad centralizado",
"Checks": ["iam_check_saml_providers_sts"],
"Attributes": [
{
"IdGrupoControl": "op.acc.1",
"Marco": "operacional",
"Categoria": "control de acceso",
"DescripcionControl": "Detailed control description in Spanish",
"Nivel": "alto",
"Tipo": "requisito",
"Dimensiones": ["trazabilidad", "autenticidad"],
"ModoEjecucion": "automatico",
"Dependencias": []
}
]
}
```
**Nivel values:** `opcional`, `bajo`, `medio`, `alto`
**Tipo values:** `refuerzo`, `requisito`, `recomendacion`, `medida`
**Dimensiones values:** `confidencialidad`, `integridad`, `trazabilidad`, `autenticidad`, `disponibilidad`
---
### MITRE ATT&CK
**Framework ID format:** `mitre_attack_{provider}` (e.g., `mitre_attack_aws`)
MITRE uses a different requirement structure:
```json
{
"Name": "Exploit Public-Facing Application",
"Id": "T1190",
"Tactics": ["Initial Access"],
"SubTechniques": [],
"Platforms": ["Containers", "IaaS", "Linux", "Network", "Windows", "macOS"],
"Description": "Adversaries may attempt to exploit a weakness...",
"TechniqueURL": "https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1190/",
"Checks": ["guardduty_is_enabled", "inspector2_is_enabled"],
"Attributes": [
{
"AWSService": "Amazon GuardDuty",
"Category": "Detect",
"Value": "Minimal",
"Comment": "Explanation of how this service helps..."
}
]
}
```
**For Azure:** Use `AzureService` instead of `AWSService`
**For GCP:** Use `GCPService` instead of `AWSService`
**Category values:** `Detect`, `Protect`, `Respond`
**Value values:** `Minimal`, `Partial`, `Significant`
---
### NIST 800-53
**Framework ID format:** `nist_800_53_revision_{version}_{provider}` (e.g., `nist_800_53_revision_5_aws`)
```json
{
"Id": "ac_2_1",
"Name": "AC-2(1) Automated System Account Management",
"Description": "Support the management of system accounts...",
"Checks": ["iam_password_policy_minimum_length_14"],
"Attributes": [
{
"ItemId": "ac_2_1",
"Section": "Access Control (AC)",
"SubSection": "Account Management (AC-2)",
"SubGroup": "AC-2(3) Disable Accounts",
"Service": "iam"
}
]
}
```
---
### Generic Compliance (Fallback)
For frameworks without specific attribute models:
```json
{
"Id": "requirement_id",
"Description": "Requirement description",
"Name": "Optional name",
"Checks": ["check_name"],
"Attributes": [
{
"ItemId": "item_id",
"Section": "Section name",
"SubSection": "Subsection name",
"SubGroup": "Subgroup name",
"Service": "service_name",
"Type": "type"
}
]
}
```
---
### AWS Well-Architected Framework
**Framework ID format:** `aws_well_architected_framework_{pillar}_pillar_aws`
```json
{
"Id": "SEC01-BP01",
"Description": "Establish common guardrails...",
"Name": "Establish common guardrails",
"Checks": ["account_part_of_organizations"],
"Attributes": [
{
"Name": "Establish common guardrails",
"WellArchitectedQuestionId": "securely-operate",
"WellArchitectedPracticeId": "sec_securely_operate_multi_accounts",
"Section": "Security",
"SubSection": "Security foundations",
"LevelOfRisk": "High",
"AssessmentMethod": "Automated",
"Description": "Detailed description",
"ImplementationGuidanceUrl": "https://docs.aws.amazon.com/..."
}
]
}
```
---
### KISA ISMS-P (Korea)
**Framework ID format:** `kisa_isms_p_{year}_{provider}` (e.g., `kisa_isms_p_2023_aws`)
```json
{
"Id": "1.1.1",
"Description": "Requirement description",
"Name": "Requirement name",
"Checks": ["check_name"],
"Attributes": [
{
"Domain": "1. Management System",
"Subdomain": "1.1 Management System Establishment",
"Section": "1.1.1 Section Name",
"AuditChecklist": ["Checklist item 1", "Checklist item 2"],
"RelatedRegulations": ["Regulation 1"],
"AuditEvidence": ["Evidence type 1"],
"NonComplianceCases": ["Non-compliance example"]
}
]
}
```
---
### C5 (Germany Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue)
**Framework ID format:** `c5_{provider}` (e.g., `c5_aws`)
```json
{
"Id": "BCM-01",
"Description": "Requirement description",
"Name": "Requirement name",
"Checks": ["check_name"],
"Attributes": [
{
"Section": "BCM Business Continuity Management",
"SubSection": "BCM-01",
"Type": "Basic Criteria",
"AboutCriteria": "Description of criteria",
"ComplementaryCriteria": "Additional criteria"
}
]
}
```
---
### CCC (Cloud Computing Compliance)
**Framework ID format:** `ccc_{provider}` (e.g., `ccc_aws`)
```json
{
"Id": "CCC.C01",
"Description": "Requirement description",
"Name": "Requirement name",
"Checks": ["check_name"],
"Attributes": [
{
"FamilyName": "Cryptography & Key Management",
"FamilyDescription": "Family description",
"Section": "CCC.C01",
"SubSection": "Key Management",
"SubSectionObjective": "Objective description",
"Applicability": ["IaaS", "PaaS", "SaaS"],
"Recommendation": "Recommended action",
"SectionThreatMappings": [{"threat": "T1190"}],
"SectionGuidelineMappings": [{"guideline": "NIST"}]
}
]
}
```
---
### Prowler ThreatScore
**Framework ID format:** `prowler_threatscore_{provider}` (e.g., `prowler_threatscore_aws`)
Prowler ThreatScore is a custom security scoring framework developed by Prowler that evaluates AWS account security based on **four main pillars**:
| Pillar | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| **1. IAM** | Identity and Access Management controls (authentication, authorization, credentials) |
| **2. Attack Surface** | Network exposure, public resources, security group rules |
| **3. Logging and Monitoring** | Audit logging, threat detection, forensic readiness |
| **4. Encryption** | Data at rest and in transit encryption |
**Scoring System:**
- **LevelOfRisk** (1-5): Severity of the security issue
- `5` = Critical (e.g., root MFA, public S3 buckets)
- `4` = High (e.g., user MFA, public EC2)
- `3` = Medium (e.g., password policies, encryption)
- `2` = Low
- `1` = Informational
- **Weight**: Impact multiplier for score calculation
- `1000` = Critical controls (root security, public exposure)
- `100` = High-impact controls (user authentication, monitoring)
- `10` = Standard controls (password policies, encryption)
- `1` = Low-impact controls (best practices)
```json
{
"Id": "1.1.1",
"Description": "Ensure MFA is enabled for the 'root' user account",
"Checks": ["iam_root_mfa_enabled"],
"Attributes": [
{
"Title": "MFA enabled for 'root'",
"Section": "1. IAM",
"SubSection": "1.1 Authentication",
"AttributeDescription": "The root user account holds the highest level of privileges within an AWS account. Enabling MFA enhances security by adding an additional layer of protection.",
"AdditionalInformation": "Enabling MFA enhances console security by requiring the authenticating user to both possess a time-sensitive key-generating device and have knowledge of their credentials.",
"LevelOfRisk": 5,
"Weight": 1000
}
]
}
```
**Available for providers:** AWS, Kubernetes, M365
---
## Available Compliance Frameworks
### AWS (41 frameworks)
| Framework | File Name |
|-----------|-----------|
| CIS 1.4, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 | `cis_{version}_aws.json` |
| ISO 27001:2013, 2022 | `iso27001_{year}_aws.json` |
| NIST 800-53 Rev 4, 5 | `nist_800_53_revision_{version}_aws.json` |
| NIST 800-171 Rev 2 | `nist_800_171_revision_2_aws.json` |
| NIST CSF 1.1, 2.0 | `nist_csf_{version}_aws.json` |
| PCI DSS 3.2.1, 4.0 | `pci_{version}_aws.json` |
| HIPAA | `hipaa_aws.json` |
| GDPR | `gdpr_aws.json` |
| SOC 2 | `soc2_aws.json` |
| FedRAMP Low/Moderate | `fedramp_{level}_revision_4_aws.json` |
| ENS RD2022 | `ens_rd2022_aws.json` |
| MITRE ATT&CK | `mitre_attack_aws.json` |
| C5 Germany | `c5_aws.json` |
| CISA | `cisa_aws.json` |
| FFIEC | `ffiec_aws.json` |
| RBI Cyber Security | `rbi_cyber_security_framework_aws.json` |
| AWS Well-Architected | `aws_well_architected_framework_{pillar}_pillar_aws.json` |
| AWS FTR | `aws_foundational_technical_review_aws.json` |
| GxP 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11 | `gxp_{standard}_aws.json` |
| KISA ISMS-P 2023 | `kisa_isms_p_2023_aws.json` |
| NIS2 | `nis2_aws.json` |
### Azure (15+ frameworks)
| Framework | File Name |
|-----------|-----------|
| CIS 2.0, 2.1, 3.0, 4.0 | `cis_{version}_azure.json` |
| ISO 27001:2022 | `iso27001_2022_azure.json` |
| ENS RD2022 | `ens_rd2022_azure.json` |
| MITRE ATT&CK | `mitre_attack_azure.json` |
| PCI DSS 4.0 | `pci_4.0_azure.json` |
| NIST CSF 2.0 | `nist_csf_2.0_azure.json` |
### GCP (15+ frameworks)
| Framework | File Name |
|-----------|-----------|
| CIS 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 | `cis_{version}_gcp.json` |
| ISO 27001:2022 | `iso27001_2022_gcp.json` |
| HIPAA | `hipaa_gcp.json` |
| MITRE ATT&CK | `mitre_attack_gcp.json` |
| PCI DSS 4.0 | `pci_4.0_gcp.json` |
| NIST CSF 2.0 | `nist_csf_2.0_gcp.json` |
### Kubernetes (6 frameworks)
| Framework | File Name |
|-----------|-----------|
| CIS 1.8, 1.10, 1.11 | `cis_{version}_kubernetes.json` |
| ISO 27001:2022 | `iso27001_2022_kubernetes.json` |
| PCI DSS 4.0 | `pci_4.0_kubernetes.json` |
### Other Providers
- **GitHub:** `cis_1.0_github.json`
- **M365:** `cis_4.0_m365.json`, `iso27001_2022_m365.json`
- **NHN:** `iso27001_2022_nhn.json`
## Best Practices
1. **Requirement IDs**: Follow the original framework numbering exactly (e.g., "1.1", "A.5.1", "T1190", "ac_2_1")
2. **Check Mapping**: Map to existing checks when possible. Use `Checks: []` for manual-only requirements
3. **Completeness**: Include all framework requirements, even those without automated checks
4. **Version Control**: Include framework version in `Name` and `Version` fields
5. **File Naming**: Use format `{framework}_{version}_{provider}.json`
6. **Validation**: Prowler validates JSON against Pydantic models at startup - invalid JSON will cause errors
## Commands
```bash
# List available frameworks for a provider
prowler {provider} --list-compliance
# Run scan with specific compliance framework
prowler aws --compliance cis_5.0_aws
# Run scan with multiple frameworks
prowler aws --compliance cis_5.0_aws pci_4.0_aws
# Output compliance report in multiple formats
prowler aws --compliance cis_5.0_aws -M csv json html
```
## Code References
- **Compliance Models:** `prowler/lib/check/compliance_models.py`
- **Compliance Processing:** `prowler/lib/check/compliance.py`
- **Compliance Output:** `prowler/lib/outputs/compliance/`
## Resources
- **Templates:** See [assets/](assets/) for framework JSON templates
- **Documentation:** See [references/compliance-docs.md](references/compliance-docs.md) for additional resourcesSignals
Information
- Repository
- prowler-cloud/prowler
- Author
- prowler-cloud
- Last Sync
- 3/12/2026
- Repo Updated
- 3/12/2026
- Created
- 1/12/2026
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