Security
Security agent skills give AI agents disciplined security workflows: code review for vulnerabilities, secret handling, dependency audits, and hardening checklists. Every skill on SkillMD also passes its own safety review before listing, with capability flags shown on each page.
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thedixitjain Bundle Exploiting Mass Assignment In REST ApisDiscover and exploit mass assignment vulnerabilities in REST APIs to escalate privileges, modify restricted fields, and bypass authorization controls by injecting unexpected parameters in API requests.
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thedixitjain Bundle Implementing Code Signing For Artifacts'This skill covers implementing code signing for build artifacts to ensure integrity and authenticity throughout the software supply chain. It addresses signing binaries, packages, and containers using GPG, Sigstore, and platform-specific signing tools, establishing trust chains, and verifying signatures in deployment pipelines. '
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thedixitjain Bundle Implementing Ransomware Backup Strategy'Designs and implements a ransomware-resilient backup strategy following the 3-2-1-1-0 methodology (3 copies, 2 media types, 1 offsite, 1 immutable/air-gapped, 0 errors on restore verification). Configures backup schedules aligned to RPO/RTO requirements, implements backup credential isolation to prevent ransomware from compromising backup infrastructure, and establishes automated restore testing. Activates for requests involving ransomware backup planning, backup resilience, air-gapped backup design, or backup recovery point objective configuration. '
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thedixitjain Bundle Implementing Soar Playbook For PhishingAutomate phishing incident response using Splunk SOAR REST API to create containers, add artifacts, and trigger playbooks
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thedixitjain Bundle Performing Disk Forensics Investigation'Conducts disk forensics investigations using forensic imaging, file system analysis, artifact recovery, and timeline reconstruction to support incident response cases. Utilizes tools such as FTK Imager, Autopsy, and The Sleuth Kit for evidence acquisition, deleted file recovery, and artifact examination. Activates for requests involving disk forensics, hard drive analysis, forensic imaging, file recovery, evidence acquisition, or digital forensic investigation. '
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thedixitjain Bundle Performing Nist Csf Maturity AssessmentThe NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0, released in February 2024, provides a comprehensive taxonomy for managing cybersecurity risk through six core Functions - Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. This skill covers conducting a maturity assessment against the CSF using Implementation Tiers to measure organizational cybersecurity posture and create improvement roadmaps.
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thedixitjain Bundle Performing Ransomware Tabletop Exercise'Plans and facilitates tabletop exercises simulating ransomware incidents to test organizational readiness, decision-making, and communication procedures. Designs realistic scenarios based on current ransomware threat actors (LockBit, ALPHV/BlackCat, Cl0p), injects covering double extortion, backup destruction, and regulatory notification requirements. Evaluates participant responses against NIST CSF and CISA guidelines. Activates for requests involving ransomware tabletop, incident response exercise, or ransomware readiness drill. '
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thedixitjain Bundle Reverse Engineering Malware With Ghidra'Reverse engineers malware binaries using NSA''s Ghidra disassembler and decompiler to understand internal logic, cryptographic routines, C2 protocols, and evasion techniques at the assembly and pseudo-C level. Activates for requests involving malware reverse engineering, disassembly analysis, decompilation, binary analysis, or understanding malware internals. '
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sickn33 Bundle Security Scanning Security DependenciesYou are a security expert specializing in dependency vulnerability analysis, SBOM generation, and supply chain security. Scan project dependencies across multiple ecosystems to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and provide automated remediation strategies.
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snailsploit Skill Skill Modern Kernel Exploit MitigationsSkill Modern Kernel Exploit Mitigations
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thedixitjain Bundle Configuring Windows Event Logging For Detection'Configures Windows Event Logging with advanced audit policies to generate high-fidelity security events for threat detection and forensic investigation. Use when enabling audit policies for logon events, process creation, privilege use, and object access to feed SIEM detection rules. Activates for requests involving Windows audit policy, event log configuration, security logging, or detection-oriented logging. '
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thedixitjain Bundle Implementing Soar Playbook With Palo Alto XsoarImplement automated incident response playbooks in Cortex XSOAR to orchestrate security workflows across SOC tools and reduce manual response time.
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thedixitjain Bundle Analyzing Apt Group With Mitre NavigatorAnalyze advanced persistent threat (APT) group techniques using MITRE ATT&CK Navigator to create layered heatmaps of adversary TTPs for detection gap analysis and threat-informed defense.
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thedixitjain Bundle Analyzing Linux Audit Logs For Intrusion'Uses the Linux Audit framework (auditd) with ausearch and aureport utilities to detect intrusion attempts, unauthorized access, privilege escalation, and suspicious system activity. Covers audit rule configuration, log querying, timeline reconstruction, and integration with SIEM platforms. Activates for requests involving auditd analysis, Linux audit log investigation, ausearch queries, aureport summaries, or host-based intrusion detection on Linux. '
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thedixitjain Bundle Analyzing Supply Chain Malware ArtifactsInvestigate supply chain attack artifacts including trojanized software updates, compromised build pipelines, and sideloaded dependencies to identify intrusion vectors and scope of compromise.
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thedixitjain Bundle Building Threat Actor Profile From OsintBuild comprehensive threat actor profiles using open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques to document adversary motivations, capabilities, infrastructure, and TTPs for proactive defense.
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thedixitjain Bundle Building Vulnerability Scanning Workflow'Builds a structured vulnerability scanning workflow using tools like Nessus, Qualys, and OpenVAS to discover, prioritize, and track remediation of security vulnerabilities across infrastructure. Use when SOC teams need to establish recurring vulnerability assessment processes, integrate scan results with SIEM alerting, and build remediation tracking dashboards. '
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thedixitjain Bundle Collecting Threat Intelligence With MispMISP (Malware Information Sharing Platform) is an open-source threat intelligence platform for gathering, sharing, storing, and correlating Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) of targeted attacks, threat
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thedixitjain Bundle Detecting Ransomware Encryption Behavior'Detects ransomware encryption activity in real time using entropy analysis, file system I/O monitoring, and behavioral heuristics. Identifies mass file modification patterns, abnormal entropy spikes in written data, and suspicious process behavior characteristic of ransomware encryption routines. Activates for requests involving ransomware behavioral detection, entropy-based file monitoring, I/O anomaly detection, or real-time encryption activity alerting. '
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thedixitjain Bundle Evaluating Threat Intelligence Platforms'Evaluates and selects Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP) products based on organizational requirements including feed integration capability, STIX/TAXII support, workflow automation, analyst interface, and total cost of ownership. Use when conducting a TIP procurement, migrating between TIP solutions, or assessing whether the current TIP meets program maturity requirements. Activates for requests involving ThreatConnect, MISP, OpenCTI, Anomali, EclecticIQ, or TIP procurement decisions. '
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thedixitjain Bundle Exploiting Type Juggling VulnerabilitiesExploit PHP type juggling vulnerabilities caused by loose comparison operators to bypass authentication, circumvent hash verification, and manipulate application logic through type coercion attacks.
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thedixitjain Skill Financial Cryptography And Data SecurityUse when targeting Financial Cryptography and Data Security (FC) or deciding whether a computer-science manuscript fits this venue. Encodes conference fit, framing, evidence bar, submission-cycle checks, rebuttal posture, and desk-reject risks for financial security.
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thedixitjain Bundle Hunting For Registry Run Key PersistenceDetect MITRE ATT&CK T1547.001 registry Run key persistence by analyzing Sysmon Event ID 13 logs and registry queries to identify malicious auto-start entries.
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thedixitjain Bundle Implementing Pci Dss Compliance ControlsPCI DSS 4.0.1 establishes 12 requirements across 6 control objectives for organizations that store, process, or transmit cardholder data. With PCI DSS 3.2.1 retiring April 2024 and 51 new requirements
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thedixitjain Bundle Implementing Zero Trust Dns With NextdnsImplement NextDNS as a zero trust DNS filtering layer with encrypted resolution, threat intelligence blocking, privacy protection, and organizational policy enforcement across all endpoints.
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thedixitjain Bundle Performing Bluetooth Security AssessmentAssess Bluetooth Low Energy device security by scanning, enumerating GATT services, and detecting vulnerabilities
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thedixitjain Bundle Performing Initial Access With Evilginx3Perform authorized initial access using EvilGinx3 adversary-in-the-middle phishing framework to capture session tokens and bypass multi-factor authentication during red team engagements.
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thedixitjain Bundle Performing Lateral Movement With WmiexecPerform lateral movement across Windows networks using WMI-based remote execution techniques including Impacket wmiexec.py, CrackMapExec, and native WMI commands for stealthy post-exploitation during red team engagements.
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thedixitjain Bundle Performing Physical Intrusion AssessmentConduct authorized physical penetration testing using tailgating, badge cloning, lock bypassing, and rogue device deployment to evaluate facility security controls.
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thedixitjain Bundle Performing Scada Hmi Security Assessment'Perform security assessments of SCADA Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems to identify vulnerabilities in web-based HMIs, thin-client configurations, authentication mechanisms, and communication channels between HMI and PLCs, aligned with IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82 guidelines. '
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thedixitjain Skill Privacy Enhancing Technologies SymposiumUse when targeting Privacy Enhancing Technologies Symposium (PETS) or deciding whether a computer-science manuscript fits this venue. Encodes conference fit, framing, evidence bar, submission-cycle checks, rebuttal posture, and desk-reject risks for privacy.
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thedixitjain Bundle Securing Remote Access To Ot Environment'This skill covers implementing secure remote access to OT/ICS environments for operators, engineers, and vendors while preventing unauthorized access that could compromise industrial operations. It addresses jump server architecture, multi-factor authentication, session recording, privileged access management, vendor remote access controls, and compliance with IEC 62443 and NERC CIP-005 remote access requirements. '
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thedixitjain Bundle Reverse Engineering Android Malware With Jadx'Reverse engineers malicious Android APK files using JADX decompiler to analyze Java/Kotlin source code, identify malicious functionality including data theft, C2 communication, privilege escalation, and overlay attacks. Examines manifest permissions, receivers, services, and native libraries. Activates for requests involving Android malware analysis, APK reverse engineering, mobile malware investigation, or Android threat analysis. '
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thedixitjain Bundle Analyzing Outlook Pst For Email ForensicsAnalyze Microsoft Outlook PST and OST files for email forensic evidence including message content, headers, attachments, deleted items, and metadata using libpff, pst-utils, and forensic email analysis tools for legal investigations and incident response.
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thedixitjain Bundle Building Threat Hunt Hypothesis FrameworkBuild a systematic threat hunt hypothesis framework that transforms threat intelligence, attack patterns, and environmental data into testable hunting hypotheses.
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thedixitjain Bundle Conducting Domain Persistence With DcsyncPerform DCSync attacks to replicate Active Directory credentials and establish domain persistence by extracting KRBTGT, Domain Admin, and service account hashes for Golden Ticket creation.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Security agent skills?
Security agent skills give AI agents disciplined security workflows: code review for vulnerabilities, secret handling, dependency audits, and hardening checklists. Every skill on SkillMD also passes its own safety review before listing, with capability flags shown on each page.
Which Security skills are most installed?
Popular Security skills on SkillMD right now include exploiting-mass-assignment-in-rest-apis, implementing-code-signing-for-artifacts, implementing-ransomware-backup-strategy. Rankings shift as installs change; sort this page by "Most installs" for the live list.
Do Security skills work with Claude Code and Cursor?
Yes. Every skill here ships as a SKILL.md file, an open format that works in Claude Code, Claude.ai, Cursor, Codex, Windsurf, and 60+ other agents. Install one with npx skillmds@latest add <owner>/<name>, or copy the file into your agent's skills directory.