senior-security
Comprehensive security engineering skill for application security, penetration testing, security architecture, and compliance auditing. Includes security assessment tools, threat modeling, crypto implementation, and security automation. Use when designing security architecture, conducting penetration tests, implementing cryptography, or performing security audits.
Best use case
senior-security is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Comprehensive security engineering skill for application security, penetration testing, security architecture, and compliance auditing. Includes security assessment tools, threat modeling, crypto implementation, and security automation. Use when designing security architecture, conducting penetration tests, implementing cryptography, or performing security audits.
Teams using senior-security 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
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/senior-security/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How senior-security Compares
| Feature / Agent | senior-security | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Comprehensive security engineering skill for application security, penetration testing, security architecture, and compliance auditing. Includes security assessment tools, threat modeling, crypto implementation, and security automation. Use when designing security architecture, conducting penetration tests, implementing cryptography, or performing security audits.
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
# Senior Security Complete toolkit for senior security with modern tools and best practices. ## Quick Start ### Main Capabilities This skill provides three core capabilities through automated scripts: ```bash # Script 1: Threat Modeler python scripts/threat_modeler.py [options] # Script 2: Security Auditor python scripts/security_auditor.py [options] # Script 3: Pentest Automator python scripts/pentest_automator.py [options] ``` ## Core Capabilities ### 1. Threat Modeler Automated tool for threat modeler tasks. **Features:** - Automated scaffolding - Best practices built-in - Configurable templates - Quality checks **Usage:** ```bash python scripts/threat_modeler.py <project-path> [options] ``` ### 2. Security Auditor Comprehensive analysis and optimization tool. **Features:** - Deep analysis - Performance metrics - Recommendations - Automated fixes **Usage:** ```bash python scripts/security_auditor.py <target-path> [--verbose] ``` ### 3. Pentest Automator Advanced tooling for specialized tasks. **Features:** - Expert-level automation - Custom configurations - Integration ready - Production-grade output **Usage:** ```bash python scripts/pentest_automator.py [arguments] [options] ``` ## Reference Documentation ### Security Architecture Patterns Comprehensive guide available in `references/security_architecture_patterns.md`: - Detailed patterns and practices - Code examples - Best practices - Anti-patterns to avoid - Real-world scenarios ### Penetration Testing Guide Complete workflow documentation in `references/penetration_testing_guide.md`: - Step-by-step processes - Optimization strategies - Tool integrations - Performance tuning - Troubleshooting guide ### Cryptography Implementation Technical reference guide in `references/cryptography_implementation.md`: - Technology stack details - Configuration examples - Integration patterns - Security considerations - Scalability guidelines ## Tech Stack **Languages:** TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Go, Swift, Kotlin **Frontend:** React, Next.js, React Native, Flutter **Backend:** Node.js, Express, GraphQL, REST APIs **Database:** PostgreSQL, Prisma, NeonDB, Supabase **DevOps:** Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub Actions, CircleCI **Cloud:** AWS, GCP, Azure ## Development Workflow ### 1. Setup and Configuration ```bash # Install dependencies npm install # or pip install -r requirements.txt # Configure environment cp .env.example .env ``` ### 2. Run Quality Checks ```bash # Use the analyzer script python scripts/security_auditor.py . # Review recommendations # Apply fixes ``` ### 3. Implement Best Practices Follow the patterns and practices documented in: - `references/security_architecture_patterns.md` - `references/penetration_testing_guide.md` - `references/cryptography_implementation.md` ## Best Practices Summary ### Code Quality - Follow established patterns - Write comprehensive tests - Document decisions - Review regularly ### Performance - Measure before optimizing - Use appropriate caching - Optimize critical paths - Monitor in production ### Security - Validate all inputs - Use parameterized queries - Implement proper authentication - Keep dependencies updated ### Maintainability - Write clear code - Use consistent naming - Add helpful comments - Keep it simple ## Common Commands ```bash # Development npm run dev npm run build npm run test npm run lint # Analysis python scripts/security_auditor.py . python scripts/pentest_automator.py --analyze # Deployment docker build -t app:latest . docker-compose up -d kubectl apply -f k8s/ ``` ## Troubleshooting ### Common Issues Check the comprehensive troubleshooting section in `references/cryptography_implementation.md`. ### Getting Help - Review reference documentation - Check script output messages - Consult tech stack documentation - Review error logs ## Resources - Pattern Reference: `references/security_architecture_patterns.md` - Workflow Guide: `references/penetration_testing_guide.md` - Technical Guide: `references/cryptography_implementation.md` - Tool Scripts: `scripts/` directory
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