Can I export my attack trees to other formats?

Yes, the skill includes a template for exporting attack tree data structures into JSON format, making it easy to integrate with other security documentation or reporting tools.

Does this skill identify specific CVEs?

While the skill provides a framework to reference CVEs within attack nodes, its primary purpose is structural threat modeling and path analysis rather than automated vulnerability scanning.

How do AND and OR nodes differ in this skill?

An OR node represents a goal that can be achieved if any one of its children is successful, while an AND node represents a goal that requires all of its child steps to be completed successfully.

What is an attack tree in security analysis?

An attack tree is a conceptual diagram that shows how an asset or target might be attacked. It uses a root goal and branches into various sub-goals and atomic attack steps to visualize possible exploit paths.

Attack Tree Construction

Name: Attack Tree Construction
Author: gwickman

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Security & Testing

Builds systematic attack tree visualizations and threat path analyses to identify security vulnerabilities and defense gaps.

The Attack Tree Construction skill provides a structured framework for security professionals and developers to map out potential exploit scenarios using a standardized Python-based data model. It allows users to define complex attack paths using AND/OR logic nodes, assign attributes like cost and detection risk, and calculate aggregate difficulty scores. This skill is essential for identifying unmitigated risks, prioritizing defensive investments, and communicating technical security architectures to stakeholders in a clear, visual format.

Key Features

010 GitHub stars

02Fluent Python builder for rapid tree generation

03Hierarchical attack path modeling with AND/OR logic

04Attribute-based risk scoring for cost, time, and skill requirements

05JSON export capabilities for security documentation and tool integration

06Automated path analysis to find easiest or stealthiest attack routes

Use Cases

01Visualizing and communicating complex security risks to executive stakeholders

02Threat modeling during the software design and architecture phase

03Planning and scoping focused penetration testing engagements

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add gwickman/auto-dev-test-target-1 attack-tree-construction

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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