Assesses organizational readiness for post-quantum cryptography migration per NIST FIPS 203/204/205 standards. Performs cryptographic inventory scanning to identify quantum-vulnerable algorithms (RSA, ECDH, ECDSA), evaluates hybrid TLS configurations with X25519MLKEM768, and validates CRYSTALS-Kyber (ML-KEM) and CRYSTALS-Dilithium (ML-DSA) readiness. Implements crypto-agility assessment using oqs-provider for OpenSSL. Use when planning or executing the transition from classical to post-quantum cryptographic algorithms across enterprise infrastructure.

This skill covers analyzing Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) firmware for security vulnerabilities including hardcoded credentials, insecure update mechanisms, backdoor functions, memory corruption flaws, and undocumented debug interfaces. It addresses firmware extraction from common PLC platforms (Siemens S7, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Modicon), static analysis of firmware images, dynamic analysis in emulated environments, and comparison against known-good baselines to detect tampering.

Conduct authorized physical penetration testing using tailgating, badge cloning, lock bypassing, and rogue device deployment to evaluate facility security controls.

GoPhish is an open-source phishing simulation framework used by security teams to conduct authorized phishing awareness campaigns. It provides campaign management, email template creation, landing pag

Monitor paste sites like Pastebin and GitHub Gists for leaked credentials, API keys, and sensitive data dumps using automated scraping and keyword matching to detect breaches early.

Crafts and injects custom network packets using Scapy, hping3, and Nemesis during authorized security assessments to test firewall rules, IDS detection, protocol handling, and network stack resilience against malformed and spoofed traffic.

Perform vulnerability scanning in OT/ICS environments safely using passive monitoring, native protocol queries, and carefully controlled active scanning with Tenable OT Security to identify vulnerabilities without disrupting industrial processes or crashing legacy controllers.

This skill covers performing vulnerability assessments in OT environments using the Claroty xDome platform for comprehensive asset discovery, risk scoring, vulnerability correlation, and remediation prioritization. It addresses passive vulnerability identification through traffic analysis, active safe querying of OT devices, integration with CVE databases and ICS-CERT advisories, and risk-based prioritization that accounts for operational impact and compensating controls.

This skill covers conducting comprehensive security assessments of Operational Technology (OT) networks including SCADA systems, DCS architectures, and industrial control system communication paths. It addresses the Purdue Reference Model layers, identifies IT/OT convergence risks, evaluates firewall rules between zones, and maps industrial protocol traffic (Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA, EtherNet/IP) to detect misconfigurations, unauthorized connections, and attack surfaces in critical infrastructure.

Automate OSINT collection using SpiderFoot REST API and CLI for target profiling, module-based reconnaissance, and structured result analysis across 200+ data sources

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) gathering is the first active phase of a red team engagement, where operators collect publicly available information about the target organization to identify attack s

This skill covers conducting cybersecurity assessments specific to oil and gas facilities including upstream (exploration/production), midstream (pipeline/transport), and downstream (refining/distribution) operations. It addresses SCADA systems controlling pipeline operations, DCS for refinery process control, safety instrumented systems for hazardous processes, remote terminal units at unmanned wellhead sites, and compliance with API 1164, TSA Pipeline Security Directives, IEC 62443, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework for critical infrastructure.

Performs OAuth 2.0 scope minimization review to identify over-permissioned third-party application integrations, excessive API scopes, unused token grants, and risky OAuth consent patterns across identity providers and SaaS platforms. Activates for requests involving OAuth scope audit, API permission review, third-party app risk assessment, or consent grant minimization.

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0, released in February 2024, provides a comprehensive taxonomy for managing cybersecurity risk through six core Functions - Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. This skill covers conducting a maturity assessment against the CSF using Implementation Tiers to measure organizational cybersecurity posture and create improvement roadmaps.

Deploy Zeek network security monitor to capture, parse, and analyze network traffic metadata for threat detection, anomaly identification, and forensic investigation.

Automate network traffic analysis using tshark and pyshark for protocol statistics, suspicious flow detection, DNS anomaly identification, and IOC extraction from PCAP files

Perform forensic analysis of network packet captures (PCAP/PCAPNG) using Wireshark, tshark, and tcpdump to reconstruct network communications, extract transferred files, identify malicious traffic, and establish evidence of data exfiltration or command-and-control activity.

Capture and analyze network traffic using Wireshark and tshark to reconstruct network events, extract artifacts, and identify malicious communications.

Acquire and analyze mobile device data using Cellebrite UFED and open-source tools to extract communications, location data, and application artifacts.

Bypasses SSL/TLS certificate pinning implementations in Android and iOS applications to enable traffic interception during authorized security assessments. Covers OkHttp, TrustManager, NSURLSession, and third-party pinning library bypass techniques using Frida, Objection, and custom scripts. Activates for requests involving certificate pinning bypass, SSL pinning defeat, mobile TLS interception, or proxy-resistant app testing.

Analyze volatile memory dumps using Volatility 3 to extract running processes, network connections, loaded modules, and evidence of malicious activity.

Analyze memory dumps using Volatility3 plugins to detect injected code, rootkits, credential theft, and malware artifacts in Windows, Linux, and macOS memory images.

Performs rapid malware triage and classification using YARA rules to match file patterns, strings, byte sequences, and structural characteristics against known malware families and suspicious indicators. Covers rule writing, scanning, and integration with analysis pipelines. Activates for requests involving YARA rule creation, malware classification, pattern matching, sample triage, or signature-based detection.

Systematically investigate all persistence mechanisms on Windows and Linux systems to identify how malware survives reboots and maintains access.