threat-mitigation-mapping

Map security threats to controls and mitigation plans using Python dataclasses.

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npx skills add https://github.com/wshobson/agents --skill threat-mitigation-mapping-wshobson
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Skill: threat-mitigation-mapping
Source: https://github.com/wshobson/agents/tree/main/plugins/security-scanning/skills/threat-mitigation-mapping
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wshobson/agents --skill threat-mitigation-mapping-wshobson

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps organizations systematically identify and map security threats to appropriate controls, ensuring comprehensive and layered security defenses.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Threat-to-Control Mapping: Links identified threats (e.g., from STRIDE) to specific security controls.
  • Control Library: Provides a catalog of standard security controls with details on type, layer, and effectiveness.
  • Mitigation Planning: Generates actionable plans, identifies gaps, and suggests roadmap priorities.
  • Use Case: After a threat modeling exercise identifies "SQL Injection" as a critical threat, this Skill can recommend and map controls like "Input Validation Framework" and "Web Application Firewall" to mitigate it.

Quick Start

Use the threat-mitigation-mapping skill to map the threat 'XSS' to relevant security controls.

Frequently Asked Questions about threat-mitigation-mapping

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I map identified security threats to specific controls and mitigations?

Threat-to-control mapping links identified security threats to appropriate controls using a structured approach. This process generates actionable mitigation plans, identifies security gaps, and validates control effectiveness across network, application, and data layers.

What is the best way to prioritize security investments after a threat modeling exercise?

Security investment prioritization is achieved by mapping threats to a comprehensive control library and generating mitigation plans. This structured approach highlights critical gaps and suggests roadmap priorities to ensure comprehensive and layered security defenses.

Can I use this threat mitigation approach for threats identified by STRIDE?

Yes, threat mitigation mapping accepts threats identified by methodologies like STRIDE. It links specific threats such as SQL Injection or XSS to cataloged security controls, including Input Validation Frameworks and Web Application Firewalls, to facilitate risk treatment.

How do I validate control effectiveness across different infrastructure layers?

Control effectiveness is validated by referencing a catalog of standard security controls categorized by type and layer. The mapping process evaluates these controls against identified threats to ensure comprehensive defenses across network, application, and data layers.

Does this mitigation mapping require any specific security frameworks or dependencies to function?

Threat mitigation mapping operates independently without external dependencies, utilizing a built-in control library and Python dataclasses. It provides a structured approach to define threats, controls, and mitigation plans without requiring specific external security framework integrations.