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attack-tree-construction

Map security threats into attack trees, branching diagrams that connect an attacker’s goal to possible steps. Assess cost, time, expertise, and detection likelihood to identify defense gaps, prioritize mitigations, and explain risks to stakeholders.

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Build comprehensive attack trees to visualize threat paths. Use when mapping attack scenarios, identifying defense gaps, or communicating security risks to stakeholders.

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Good for

  • Visualizing complex attack scenarios
  • Identifying defense gaps and priorities
  • Explaining security risks to stakeholders
  • Planning penetration tests

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SKILL.md (original)

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Attack Tree Construction

Systematic attack path visualization and analysis.

When to Use This Skill

  • Visualizing complex attack scenarios
  • Identifying defense gaps and priorities
  • Communicating risks to stakeholders
  • Planning defensive investments
  • Penetration test planning
  • Security architecture review

Core Concepts

1. Attack Tree Structure

                    [Root Goal]
                         |
            ┌────────────┴────────────┐
            │                         │
       [Sub-goal 1]              [Sub-goal 2]
       (OR node)                 (AND node)
            │                         │
      ┌─────┴─────┐             ┌─────┴─────┐
      │           │             │           │
   [Attack]   [Attack]      [Attack]   [Attack]
    (leaf)     (leaf)        (leaf)     (leaf)

2. Node Types

TypeSymbolDescription
OROvalAny child achieves goal
ANDRectangleAll children required
LeafBoxAtomic attack step

3. Attack Attributes

AttributeDescriptionValues
CostResources needed$, $$, $$$
TimeDuration to executeHours, Days, Weeks
SkillExpertise requiredLow, Medium, High
DetectionLikelihood of detectionLow, Medium, High

Templates and detailed worked examples

Full template library lives in references/details.md. Read that file when you need concrete templates for this skill.

Best Practices

Do's

  • Start with clear goals - Define what attacker wants
  • Be exhaustive - Consider all attack vectors
  • Attribute attacks - Cost, skill, and detection
  • Update regularly - New threats emerge
  • Validate with experts - Red team review

Don'ts

  • Don't oversimplify - Real attacks are complex
  • Don't ignore dependencies - AND nodes matter
  • Don't forget insider threats - Not all attackers are external
  • Don't skip mitigations - Trees are for defense planning
  • Don't make it static - Threat landscape evolves

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