Jeevan Yadav developed a security enhancement for the prowler-cloud/prowler repository, focusing on AWS Step Functions. He implemented a feature that detects hardcoded secrets within state machine definitions, addressing the risk of credential leakage and improving compliance. The solution leveraged AWS expertise, security best practices, and unit testing to ensure robust detection and maintainability. Jeevan collaborated with other contributors to refine the code, resulting in a well-integrated check that strengthens the repository’s security coverage. The work was delivered in Python and JSON, demonstrating a targeted approach to cloud security and contributing to a more secure deployment environment for users.