security-patterns

Name: security-patterns
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Author: LetPeopleWork

Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities using OWASP Top 10 checks.

16|4|Updated Feb 10, 2024

Search Tags:#OWASP #authentication #remediation #code-review #vulnerability-detection #security-patterns

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npx skills add https://github.com/LetPeopleWork/Lighthouse --skill security-patterns-letpeoplework

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Skill: security-patterns
Source: https://github.com/LetPeopleWork/Lighthouse/tree/main/.github/.github/agents/skills/security-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/LetPeopleWork/Lighthouse --skill security-patterns-letpeoplework

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured approach to identify security vulnerabilities in codebases, anchored in OWASP Top 10 guidance and language-specific patterns, to support reviews, audits, and secure development practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

Comprehensive vulnerability patterns: Includes OWASP Top 10 (2021) and language-specific risks with remediation guidance.
Audit-ready checks: Helps security reviewers detect misconfigurations, insecure patterns, and weak cryptography during code reviews.
Remediation guidance: Provides concrete mitigation steps aligned with common frameworks and best practices.
Use Case: Use during code reviews to flag potential security issues before release or during security audits to validate adherence to security standards.

Quick Start

Run the security-patterns check while reviewing code to surface top security issues and recommended remediations.

Frequently Asked Questions about security-patterns

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I detect OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities during a code review?▼

To detect OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities during code reviews, apply structured security checks that identify insecure patterns, weak cryptography, and misconfigurations across languages and frameworks alongside structured remediation guidance.

What are common authentication and authorization security patterns to check in my codebase?▼

Authentication security patterns involve checking for language-specific vulnerability risks and weak implementations. Auditing these patterns helps validate adherence to security standards and surfaces concrete mitigation steps for any detected risks.

Can I use these security checks across different programming languages and frameworks?▼

Yes, these vulnerability detection checks apply across languages and frameworks. They implement language-specific vulnerability patterns to help security reviewers detect misconfigurations and insecure code during audits or reviews.

How do I remediate insecure code patterns found during a security audit?▼

Remediate insecure code patterns by following a structured remediation guide that provides concrete mitigation steps aligned with common frameworks and best practices to resolve detected security vulnerabilities.

What is the best way to prepare for a security audit of an existing codebase?▼

The best way to prepare for a security audit is to run structured vulnerability checks that flag potential security issues against OWASP Top 10 guidance before release, validating adherence to established security standards.

Do I need specific dependencies to perform vulnerability detection on my code?▼

No specific dependencies are required to perform vulnerability detection. The approach applies OWASP Top 10 checks and language-specific patterns directly during code reviews or security audits without external tool dependencies.