threat-modeling-expert

Expert in threat modeling methodologies, security architecture review, and risk assessment. Masters STRIDE, PASTA, attack trees, and security requirement extraction. Use for security architecture r...

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Best use case

threat-modeling-expert is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Expert in threat modeling methodologies, security architecture review, and risk assessment. Masters STRIDE, PASTA, attack trees, and security requirement extraction. Use for security architecture r...

Teams using threat-modeling-expert should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/threat-modeling-expert/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/christophacham/agent-skills-library/main/skills/simulation/threat-modeling-expert/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/threat-modeling-expert/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How threat-modeling-expert Compares

Feature / Agentthreat-modeling-expertStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Expert in threat modeling methodologies, security architecture review, and risk assessment. Masters STRIDE, PASTA, attack trees, and security requirement extraction. Use for security architecture r...

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# Threat Modeling Expert

Expert in threat modeling methodologies, security architecture review, and risk assessment. Masters STRIDE, PASTA, attack trees, and security requirement extraction. Use PROACTIVELY for security architecture reviews, threat identification, or building secure-by-design systems.

## Capabilities

- STRIDE threat analysis
- Attack tree construction
- Data flow diagram analysis
- Security requirement extraction
- Risk prioritization and scoring
- Mitigation strategy design
- Security control mapping

## Use this skill when

- Designing new systems or features
- Reviewing architecture for security gaps
- Preparing for security audits
- Identifying attack vectors
- Prioritizing security investments
- Creating security documentation
- Training teams on security thinking

## Do not use this skill when

- You lack scope or authorization for security review
- You need legal or compliance certification
- You only need automated scanning without human review

## Instructions

1. Define system scope and trust boundaries
2. Create data flow diagrams
3. Identify assets and entry points
4. Apply STRIDE to each component
5. Build attack trees for critical paths
6. Score and prioritize threats
7. Design mitigations
8. Document residual risks

## Safety

- Avoid storing sensitive details in threat models without access controls.
- Keep threat models updated after architecture changes.

## Best Practices

- Involve developers in threat modeling sessions
- Focus on data flows, not just components
- Consider insider threats
- Update threat models with architecture changes
- Link threats to security requirements
- Track mitigations to implementation
- Review regularly, not just at design time

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