security-sentinel

Audit code for vulnerabilities, input validation, and OWASP compliance.

Updated Jun 28, 2022
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pcasaretto/nix-home --skill security-sentinel-pcasaretto
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Skill: security-sentinel
Source: https://github.com/pcasaretto/nix-home/tree/main/home-manager/modules/common/pi/compound-engineering/skills/security-sentinel
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pcasaretto/nix-home --skill security-sentinel-pcasaretto

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill proactively identifies and helps mitigate security vulnerabilities in code, ensuring applications are robust against common attack vectors before deployment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Vulnerability Scanning: Detects issues like SQL injection, XSS, and insecure authentication.
  • Input Validation: Ensures all user inputs are properly sanitized and validated.
  • Secret Detection: Flags hardcoded credentials and sensitive data exposure.
  • OWASP Compliance: Assesses adherence to the OWASP Top 10 security standards.
  • Use Case: Before deploying a new web service, use this Skill to perform a thorough security audit, checking for common vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with security best practices.

Quick Start

Use the security-sentinel agent to perform a comprehensive security review of your authentication endpoints.

Frequently Asked Questions about security-sentinel

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform a security audit for vulnerabilities like SQL injection and XSS?

OWASP compliance checks assess your codebase against the OWASP Top 10 security standards to identify risks like injection flaws and data exposure. Scanning verifies secure headers, authentication protocols, and authorization bypasses to ensure adherence to established security best practices.

How can I detect hardcoded secrets and credentials in my source code?

Detect hardcoded secrets by running an automated code scan that flags sensitive data exposure and embedded credentials. This vulnerability scanning identifies hardcoded API keys and passwords, ensuring sensitive information is properly managed via secure secret management practices rather than committed to source.

What is the best way to check for authorization bypasses and authentication vulnerabilities?

The best way to check for authorization bypasses is to perform a comprehensive security review of your authentication endpoints. This verifies that authentication and authorization mechanisms are properly implemented, preventing unauthorized access and ensuring user inputs are sanitized against bypass attempts.

Does automated code review verify input validation and secure headers effectively?

Automated code review effectively verifies input validation by ensuring all user inputs are properly sanitized and checked against expected formats. It also scans for secure headers and parameterized queries, proactively identifying weak configurations before the application is deployed.