# Security

> Python security best practices, OWASP, and vulnerability prevention

- Skill: `pluginagentmarketplace-custom-plugin-python/security` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 6 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add pluginagentmarketplace-custom-plugin-python/security`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/pluginagentmarketplace-custom-plugin-python/security/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Security
- Author: pluginagentmarketplace (https://skillmd.com/u/pluginagentmarketplace-custom-plugin-python)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/pluginagentmarketplace-custom-plugin-python/security

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# Python Security Skill

## Overview
Implement secure Python code practices and protect applications from common vulnerabilities.

## Topics Covered

### Common Vulnerabilities
- SQL injection prevention
- Command injection
- Path traversal
- Deserialization attacks
- SSRF vulnerabilities

### Secure Coding
- Input validation
- Output encoding
- Secure file handling
- Secrets management
- Environment variables

### Authentication
- Password hashing (bcrypt, argon2)
- JWT implementation
- Session security
- OAuth integration
- API key management

### Dependency Security
- pip audit usage
- Safety scanner
- Snyk for Python
- Dependabot setup
- Vulnerability databases

### Security Testing
- Bandit static analysis
- Security unit tests
- Penetration testing basics
- SAST/DAST tools
- Code review checklist

## Prerequisites
- Python fundamentals
- Web development basics

## Learning Outcomes
- Write secure Python code
- Prevent common attacks
- Audit dependencies
- Implement authentication securely