Cloud Security & Compliance

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tractorjuice

Answers a G-Cloud supplier's questions about security certifications and compliance evidence: ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, SOC 2, CSA STAR, PCI DSS, DSPT, the NCSC 14 cloud security principles, UK GDPR and data protection, BPSS, SC and DV clearances, and what evidence a submission needs. Not needed when the request is for a security evidence document or an SDD security section; /arckit-uk-gcloud:security and the sdd-lot commands produce those.

Overview

Publisher	tractorjuice
Repository	`arc-kit`
Skill name	`Cloud Security & Compliance`
Stars	2.2K
Forks	280
Bundled files	1
Links	Skill source Repository Homepage

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
1 bundled files
Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.
Open source
Published by tractorjuice on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Cloud Security & Compliance AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Store

Installed

Skills

Add skills

Import one or more skills from a public GitHub folder or a local .skill or .zip archive, or SKILL.md file.

From GitHub URLFrom .skill, .zip, or SKILL.md

GitHub repo or folder

https://github.com/tractorjuice/arc-kit/tree/main/plugins/arckit-claude/plugins/uk/gcloud/skills/cloud-security

Points to a single skill folder, or any folder that contains multiple skills. Public repos only.

CancelContinue

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/tractorjuice/arc-kit.git /tmp/arc-kit
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/arc-kit/plugins/arckit-claude/plugins/uk/gcloud/skills/cloud-security .claude/skills/tractorjuice-cloud-security-compliance

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Cloud Security & Compliance in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Cloud Security & Compliance on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Cloud Security & Compliance is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Cloud Security & Compliance

Conversational knowledge about security certifications, NCSC principles, compliance frameworks, evidence requirements, and UK government security standards relevant to G-Cloud service providers.

Purpose

Provide instant answers to common questions about security and compliance requirements for G-Cloud without requiring document generation. This covers certifications, frameworks, clearances, and evidence guidance.

When to Use

Activate when users ask about:

Whether they need a specific certification (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, SOC 2, etc.)
What the NCSC 14 cloud security principles are
UK GDPR requirements for cloud services
Security clearance levels and when they apply
What evidence to provide (and what NOT to provide)
Certification costs, timelines, and renewal cycles
NHS DSPT requirements
AI governance and the AI Playbook

Quick Reference: Key Certifications

Certification	G-Cloud Importance	Validity	Typical Cost
ISO 27001	High — expected by most buyers	3 years (annual surveillance)	£5K–£50K+
Cyber Essentials	High — mandatory for personal data	12 months	£300–£500
Cyber Essentials Plus	High — independent verification	12 months	£1,500–£5,000
SOC 2 Type II	Medium-High — sophisticated buyers	Annual reports	£20K–£80K
CSA STAR	Medium — cloud-native services	Varies by level	Varies
PCI DSS	Required for payment processing	Annual	Varies by level

Quick Reference: NCSC 14 Principles

#	Principle	Category
1	Data in transit protection	Data Protection
2	Asset protection and resilience	Data Protection
3	Separation between users	Separation
4	Governance framework	Governance
5	Operational security	Operations
6	Personnel security	Personnel
7	Secure development	Development
8	Supply chain security	Supply Chain
9	Secure user management	Access
10	Identity and authentication	Access
11	External interface protection	Infrastructure
12	Secure service administration	Administration
13	Audit information for users	Audit
14	Secure use of the service	Usage

Quick Reference: Security Clearances

Level	Typical Use	Timeline
BPSS	Standard government access	1–2 weeks
CTC	Airport, defence	6–8 weeks
SC	OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE data	6–8 weeks
DV	SECRET classification	6–12 months
eDV	TOP SECRET classification	12+ months

Quick Reference: Evidence to Provide

Certification	Provide	Do NOT Provide
ISO 27001	Certificate (scope must cover service)	Full audit reports
Cyber Essentials	Certificate with badge	Internal assessments
SOC 2	Management assertion letter	Full SOC 2 report
CSA STAR	Registry entry link	Detailed assessment
NHS DSPT	Published status	Internal toolkit data
PCI DSS	Attestation of Compliance (AOC)	Pen test findings

General rule: never provide full audit reports, pen test findings, detailed vulnerability data, internal policy documents, or unredacted contracts.

Answering Questions

When answering security and compliance questions:

Check the quick reference tables above first for common lookups
Consult references/compliance-frameworks.md for detailed requirements, the Technology Code of Practice (13 points), AI Playbook (10 principles), NHS DSPT assertion areas, UK GDPR specifics, and certification renewal schedules
Be specific about what's mandatory vs. recommended — ISO 27001 is "strongly expected" not technically mandatory; Cyber Essentials Plus IS mandatory for handling personal data
Consider the lot — Lot 3 (Cloud Support/consultancy) has different security expectations than Lots 1 & 2 (hosting/software)

Related Commands

These ArcKit commands generate security-related documents:

Command	Security Area
`/arckit-uk-gcloud:security`	Comprehensive security evidence document
`/arckit-uk-gcloud:sdd-lot1`, `sdd-lot2`, `sdd-lot3`	Security sections within SDDs
`/arckit-uk-gcloud:declaration`	Legal compliance and exclusion grounds

Additional Resources

Reference Files

references/compliance-frameworks.md — Complete reference covering all certifications (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, SOC 2, CSA STAR, PCI DSS, ISO 22301, ISO 20000-1), UK government frameworks (NCSC principles, Technology Code of Practice, AI Playbook, NHS DSPT), data protection (UK GDPR, DPA requirements), security clearances, evidence guidance, and certification renewal schedules. Consult for any detail not covered by the quick reference tables above.

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

references/compliance-frameworks.md10 KB

Frequently asked questions

What does the Cloud Security & Compliance AI skill do?

Why use Cloud Security & Compliance on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Cloud Security & Compliance is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Cloud Security & Compliance in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/tractorjuice/arc-kit/tree/main/plugins/arckit-claude/plugins/uk/gcloud/skills/cloud-security. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Cloud Security & Compliance?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Cloud Security & Compliance?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Cloud Security & Compliance with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Cloud Security & Compliance AI skill free?

It is published on GitHub by tractorjuice. Check the repository for licensing terms. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Cloud Security & Compliance

Purpose

When to Use

Quick Reference: Key Certifications

Quick Reference: NCSC 14 Principles

Quick Reference: Security Clearances

Quick Reference: Evidence to Provide

Answering Questions

Related Commands

Additional Resources

Reference Files

Bundled files

Frequently asked questions

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