Agent skill · security · aj-geddes

network-security-groups

Configure network security groups and firewall rules to control inbound/outbound traffic and implement network segmentation.

Why this skill is useful

Provides specific YAML configurations and best practices for managing network security groups across multiple cloud platforms that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.

What it needs

About 1k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-03-04. 307 stars on the source repository.

What this skill does

Network Security Groups Table of Contents Overview When to Use Quick Start Reference Guides Best Practices Overview Implement network security groups and firewall rules to enforce least privilege access, segment networks, and protect infrastructure from unauthorized access. When to Use Inbound traffic control Outbound traffic filtering Network segmentation Zero-trust networking DDoS mitigation Database access restriction VPN access control Multi-tier application security Quick Start Minimal working example: Reference Guides Detailed implementations in the references/ directory: Guide Contents --- --- AWS Security Groups AWS Security Groups Kubernetes Network Policies Kubernetes Network Policies GCP Firewall Rules GCP Firewall Rules Security Group Management Script Security Group Management Script Best Practices ✅ DO Implement least privilege access Use security groups for segmentation Document rule purposes Regularly audit rules Separate inbound and outbound rules Use security group references Monitor rule changes Test access before enabling ❌ DON'T Allow 0.0.0.0/0 for databases Open all ports unnecessarily Mix environments in single SG Ignore egress rules Allow all protocols Forget to document rules Use single catch-all rule Deploy without firewall

How to use it

Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:

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