The Cloud Security Audit Playbook is a practical, repeatable template designed for security engineers, cloud architects, and compliance teams who need a structured cloud security audit across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
What's inside
Audit scope and objectives
Asset inventory
Threat modeling and control mapping
Findings and risk ratings
Remediation plan and backlog
Evidence and artifacts
Stakeholders and sign-off
Timeline
Appendix
How to use this template
Define scope and objectives for the audit using placeholders like [Scope] and [Objectives].
Inventory assets with the included table and fill in [Asset name], [Asset type], [Owner], [Environment], and [Status].
Map threats to controls to identify gaps using the [Threat model] and [Controls] sections.
Record findings with risk ratings and attach artifacts in the Evidence section.
Populate remediation tasks and ownership so the backlog is ready for action.
Why it works
Who should use this template?
It serves security teams, cloud engineers, and auditors who need a repeatable, auditable record of cloud controls and remediation steps.
Can I customize risk ratings?
Yes. Start with a standard risk matrix in [Risk matrix reference], then tailor thresholds to your organization.
Is this suitable for multi-cloud audits?
Yes. The template accommodates assets across multiple cloud providers and consolidates findings in one view.