Security Scanning Security Hardening

1. Execute Phase 1 to establish a security baseline.
2. Apply Phase 2 remediations for high-risk issues.
3. Implement Phase 3 controls and validate defenses.
4. Complete Phase 4 validation and compliance checks.

Safety

• Avoid intrusive testing in production without approval.
• Ensure rollback plans exist before hardening changes.

Phase 1: Comprehensive Security Assessment

1. Initial Vulnerability Scanning

• Use Task tool with subagent_type="security-auditor"
• Prompt: "Perform comprehensive security assessment on: $ARGUMENTS. Execute SAST analysis with Semgrep/SonarQube, DAST scanning with OWASP ZAP, dependency audit with Snyk/Trivy, secrets detection with GitLeaks/TruffleHog. Generate SBOM for supply chain analysis. Identify OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, CWE weaknesses, and CVE exposures."
• Output: Detailed vulnerability report with CVSS scores, exploitability analysis, attack surface mapping, secrets exposure report, SBOM inventory
• Context: Initial baseline for all remediation efforts

2. Threat Modeling and Risk Analysis

• Use Task tool with subagent_type="security-auditor"
• Prompt: "Conduct threat modeling using STRIDE methodology for: $ARGUMENTS. Analyze attack vectors, create attack trees, assess business impact of identified vulnerabilities. Map threats to MITRE ATT&CK framework. Prioritize risks based on likelihood and impact."
• Output: Threat model diagrams, risk matrix with prioritized vulnerabilities, attack scenario documentation, business impact analysis
• Context: Uses vulnerability scan results to inform threat priorities

3. Architecture Security Review

• Use Task tool with subagent_type="backend-api-security::backend-architect"
• Prompt: "Review architecture for security weaknesses in: $ARGUMENTS. Evaluate service boundaries, data flow security, authentication/authorization architecture, encryption implementation, network segmentation. Design zero-trust architecture patterns. Reference threat model and vulnerability findings."
• Output: Security architecture assessment, zero-trust design recommendations, service mesh security requirements, data classification matrix
• Context: Incorporates threat model to address architectural vulnerabilities

Phase 2: Vulnerability Remediation

4. Critical Vulnerability Fixes

• Use Task tool with subagent_type="security-auditor"
• Prompt: "Coordinate immediate remediation of critical vulnerabilities (CVSS 7+) in: $ARGUMENTS. Fix SQL injections with parameterized queries, XSS with output encoding, authentication bypasses with secure session management, insecure deserialization with input validation. Apply security patches for CVEs."
• Output: Patched code with vulnerability fixes, security patch documentation, regression test requirements
• Context: Addresses high-priority items from vulnerability assessment

5. Backend Security Hardening

• Use Task tool with subagent_type="backend-api-security::backend-security-coder"
• Prompt: "Implement comprehensive backend security controls for: $ARGUMENTS. Add input validation with OWASP ESAPI, implement rate limiting and DDoS protection, secure API endpoints with OAuth2/JWT validation, add encryption for data at rest/transit using AES-256/TLS 1.3. Implement secure logging without PII exposure."
• Output: Hardened API endpoints, validation middleware, encryption implementation, secure configuration templates
• Context: Builds upon vulnerability fixes with preventive controls

6. Frontend Security Implementation

• Use Task tool with subagent_type="frontend-mobile-security::frontend-security-coder"
• Prompt: "Implement frontend security measures for: $ARGUMENTS. Configure CSP headers with nonce-based policies, implement XSS prevention with DOMPurify, secure authentication flows with PKCE OAuth2, add SRI for external resources, implement secure cookie handling with SameSite/HttpOnly/Secure flags."
• Output: Secure frontend components, CSP policy configuration, authentication flow implementation, security headers configuration
• Context: Complements backend security with client-side protections

7. Mobile Security Hardening

• Use Task tool with subagent_type="frontend-mobile-security::mobile-security-coder"
• Prompt: "Implement mobile app security for: $ARGUMENTS. Add certificate pinning, implement biometric authentication, secure local storage with encryption, obfuscate code with ProGuard/R8, implement anti-tampering and root/jailbreak detection, secure IPC communications."
• Output: Hardened mobile application, security configuration files, obfuscation rules, certificate pinning implementation
• Context: Extends security to mobile platforms if applicable

Phase 3: Security Controls Implementation

8. Authentication and Authorization Enhancement

• Use Task tool with subagent_type="security-auditor"
• Prompt: "Implement modern authentication system for: $ARGUMENTS. Deploy OAuth2/OIDC with PKCE, implement MFA with TOTP/WebAuthn/FIDO2, add risk-based authentication, implement RBAC/ABAC with principle of least privilege, add session management with secure token rotation."
• Output: Authentication service configuration, MFA implementation, authorization policies, session management system
• Context: Strengthens access controls based on architecture review

9. Infrastructure Security Controls

• Use Task tool with subagent_type="deployment-strategies::deployment-engineer"
• Prompt: "Deploy infrastructure security controls for: $ARGUMENTS. Configure WAF rules for OWASP protection, implement network segmentation with micro-segmentation, deploy IDS/IPS systems, configure cloud security groups and NACLs, implement DDoS protection with rate limiting and geo-blocking."
• Output: WAF configuration, network security policies, IDS/IPS rules, cloud security configurations
• Context: Implements network-level defenses

10. Secrets Management Implementation

• Use Task tool with subagent_type="deployment-strategies::deployment-engineer"
• Prompt: "Implement enterprise secrets management for: $ARGUMENTS. Deploy HashiCorp Vault or AWS Secrets Manager, implement secret rotation policies, remove hardcoded secrets, configure least-privilege IAM roles, implement encryption key management with HSM support."
• Output: Secrets management configuration, rotation policies, IAM role definitions, key management procedures
• Context: Eliminates secrets exposure vulnerabilities

Phase 4: Validation and Compliance

11. Penetration Testing and Validation

• Use Task tool with subagent_type="security-auditor"
• Prompt: "Execute comprehensive penetration testing for: $ARGUMENTS. Perform authenticated and unauthenticated testing, API security testing, business logic testing, privilege escalation attempts. Use Burp Suite, Metasploit, and custom exploits. Validate all security controls effectiveness."
• Output: Penetration test report, proof-of-concept exploits, remediation validation, security control effectiveness metrics
• Context: Validates all implemented security measures

12. Compliance and Standards Verification

• Use Task tool with subagent_type="security-auditor"
• Prompt: "Verify compliance with security frameworks for: $ARGUMENTS. Validate against OWASP ASVS Level 2, CIS Benchmarks, SOC2 Type II requirements, GDPR/CCPA privacy controls, HIPAA/PCI-DSS if applicable. Generate compliance attestation reports."
• Output: Compliance assessment report, gap analysis, remediation requirements, audit evidence collection
• Context: Ensures regulatory and industry standard compliance

13. Security Monitoring and SIEM Integration

• Use Task tool with subagent_type="incident-response::devops-troubleshooter"
• Prompt: "Implement security monitoring and SIEM for: $ARGUMENTS. Deploy Splunk/ELK/Sentinel integration, configure security event correlation, implement behavioral analytics for anomaly detection, set up automated incident response playbooks, create security dashboards and alerting."
• Output: SIEM configuration, correlation rules, incident response playbooks, security dashboards, alert definitions
• Context: Establishes continuous security monitoring

Configuration Options

• scanning_depth: "quick" | "standard" | "comprehensive" (default: comprehensive)
• compliance_frameworks: ["OWASP", "CIS", "SOC2", "GDPR", "HIPAA", "PCI-DSS"]
• remediation_priority: "cvss_score" | "exploitability" | "business_impact"
• monitoring_integration: "splunk" | "elastic" | "sentinel" | "custom"
• authentication_methods: ["oauth2", "saml", "mfa", "biometric", "passwordless"]

Success Criteria

• All critical vulnerabilities (CVSS 7+) remediated
• OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities addressed
• Zero high-risk findings in penetration testing
• Compliance frameworks validation passed
• Security monitoring detecting and alerting on threats
• Incident response time < 15 minutes for critical alerts
• SBOM generated and vulnerabilities tracked
• All secrets managed through secure vault
• Authentication implements MFA and secure session management
• Security tests integrated into CI/CD pipeline

Coordination Notes

• Each phase provides detailed findings that inform subsequent phases
• Security-auditor agent coordinates with domain-specific agents for fixes
• All code changes undergo security review before implementation
• Continuous feedback loop between assessment and remediation
• Security findings tracked in centralized vulnerability management system
• Regular security reviews scheduled post-implementation

Security hardening target: $ARGUMENTS

Limitations

• Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
• Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
• Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.