• INVENTORY
  • COMPLIANCE
  • REMEDIATION
  • HUMAN

How to audit cloud security posture with your AI

Connect Drata to your AI client to scan your cloud environment for compliance gaps. Your agent handles the data retrieval while you focus on the fixes.

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Short answer

How can I audit my cloud security with AI?

Your AI pulls your asset inventory and security test results directly from Drata. It then compares your AWS or Azure configurations against specific requirements like encryption or network rules. You get a clear list of what passed and what failed.

Audit outcomes.

Where your findings land.

The AI organizes the data from Drata into these specific areas.

INVENTORY

Asset visibility

The AI uses Drata to list every cloud resource. You get a clean view of your AWS and Azure footprint.

COMPLIANCE

Test status

Your agent pulls the latest test results. It identifies which security controls are currently failing.

REMEDIATION

Gap analysis

The AI flags specific resources that miss encryption or network requirements. You receive a list of targets for your next fix.

HUMAN

Manual verification

The AI cannot change your cloud settings. You must log into your console to apply the necessary security patches.

The workflow

What your AI does when the audit starts.

The AI acts as a bridge between your security platform and your chat interface.

  1. Map the environment

    The AI identifies all active resources in your cloud accounts.

    drata_list_assets

  2. Pull test results

    The agent fetches the current status of your security tests.

    drata_list_tests

  3. Identify mismatches

    The AI compares the asset list against failed tests to find specific misconfigurations.

    drata_list_assetsdrata_list_tests

  4. Summarize findings

    The agent presents a plain-English report of your security posture.

    drata_list_tests

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your audit.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for your specific cloud provider or test name.

Drata Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PzLzOl3HLkJesBjwyD5imrFDq8jv3nHRncdwM61V/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Drata capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "drata-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PzLzOl3HLkJesBjwyD5imrFDq8jv3nHRncdwM61V/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all my AWS assets from Drata and tell me which ones are missing encryption.

  • Show me the results for the 'Network Security' tests in Drata.

  • Which Azure resources are currently failing their security tests?

  • Compare my asset list with my failed tests to find unencrypted storage buckets.

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One connection gives your AI access to your Drata data. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI fix my misconfigured AWS buckets?

    No. The AI can only read data from Drata. You have to go into AWS to make changes.

  • 02

    Does the AI delete any assets in Drata?

    No. The AI only has permission to list assets and tests. It cannot delete or modify anything.

  • 03

    Can I audit my Google Cloud resources with this?

    The AI can only audit what is visible in your Drata asset list.

  • 04

    How often does the AI see new assets?

    The AI sees whatever is currently synced and available in your Drata account.

  • 05

    Can the AI run new security tests?

    No. The AI can only list the results of tests that have already been run in Drata.

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