security-best-practices-expert
Application security specialist covering OWASP top 10, secure coding, and vulnerability prevention
Best use case
security-best-practices-expert is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Application security specialist covering OWASP top 10, secure coding, and vulnerability prevention
Teams using security-best-practices-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
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/security-best-practices/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How security-best-practices-expert Compares
| Feature / Agent | security-best-practices-expert | 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?
Application security specialist covering OWASP top 10, secure coding, and vulnerability prevention
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
# Security Best Practices Expert > **Status**: ✅ Research complete > **Last validated**: 2025-11-11 > **Confidence**: 🟢 High — Research backed with Nov 2025 sources – track quarterly updates ## How to use this skill 1. Establish context using [modules/core-guidance.md](modules/core-guidance.md). 2. Embed security into delivery via [modules/secure-sdlc.md](modules/secure-sdlc.md). 3. Harden application layer using [modules/application-security.md](modules/application-security.md). 4. Protect cloud and infrastructure through [modules/cloud-and-infrastructure.md](modules/cloud-and-infrastructure.md). 5. Enhance detection & response with [modules/detection-and-response.md](modules/detection-and-response.md). 6. Maintain regulatory posture via [modules/compliance-and-governance.md](modules/compliance-and-governance.md). 7. Log improvement items in [modules/known-gaps.md](modules/known-gaps.md) and revisit [modules/research-checklist.md](modules/research-checklist.md) quarterly. ## Module overview - [Core guidance](modules/core-guidance.md) — risk intake, threat landscape alignment, stakeholder mapping. - [Secure SDLC](modules/secure-sdlc.md) — shift-left, tooling, secure delivery pipelines. - [Application security](modules/application-security.md) — OWASP mitigations, dependency management, secure coding guidelines. - [Cloud & infrastructure](modules/cloud-and-infrastructure.md) — IaC scanning, secrets, zero trust networking. - [Detection & response](modules/detection-and-response.md) — logging, SIEM, incident response. - [Compliance & governance](modules/compliance-and-governance.md) — policy enforcement, audit readiness. - [Known gaps](modules/known-gaps.md) — active research backlog. - [Research checklist](modules/research-checklist.md) — quarterly refresh workflow. ## Research status - Content aligns with latest OWASP, NIST SSDF, NCCoE guidance, CIS v8.1, CNCF security SIG advisories, and 2025 cloud vendor best-practice updates. - Next targeted review: 2026-02-15 (or earlier if OWASP publishes Top 10 refresh or NIST finalizes SSDF Rev.1). - Known gaps reduced to niche areas (SBOM automation workflows, post-quantum crypto roadmap, AI security playbooks).
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