threat-mitigation-mapping
Connects identified threats with appropriate protections. Useful for deciding where to invest in security and ensuring defenses are working.
What it does
This tool helps connect security threats with the right protections and solutions. It's used to plan where to invest in security, create plans to fix problems, and check if current protections are adequate.
When to use it
- ✓To decide where to spend money on security.
- ✓To create a plan for fixing security flaws.
- ✓To check if current protections are working well.
Example of what to ask your AI
“What are the best protections for the threat of 'unauthorized data access'?”
Want more? Open the sections below.
How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
Skill link
Ready-to-paste message
How it works
The AI analyzes the threats you describe and suggests the best ways to protect yourself against them, based on known security practices.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill threat-mitigation-mappingOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/main/plugins/agentic-awesome-skills-claude/skills/threat-mitigation-mapping/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
Threat Mitigation Mapping
Connect threats to controls for effective security planning.
Use this skill when
- Prioritizing security investments
- Creating remediation roadmaps
- Validating control coverage
- Designing defense-in-depth
- Security architecture review
- Risk treatment planning
Do not use this skill when
- The task is unrelated to threat mitigation mapping
- You need a different domain or tool outside this scope
Instructions
- Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
- Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
- Provide actionable steps and verification.
- If detailed examples are required, open
resources/implementation-playbook.md.
Resources
resources/implementation-playbook.mdfor detailed patterns and examples.
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.
FAQ
What are 'threats' and 'controls'?
'Threats' are dangers that can affect your security (like hackers). 'Controls' are the measures you take to protect yourself (like strong passwords).
Where can I find more detailed examples?
More detailed examples and patterns on how to use this tool are in the file `resources/implementation-playbook.md`.
When should I NOT use this tool?
Do not use this tool if the problem is not about security, or if you need help with other areas or tools outside of security.
Details
Original description by the author
Map identified threats to appropriate security controls and mitigations. Use when prioritizing security investments, creating remediation plans, or validating control effectiveness.
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 48k
- Ranking position
- #4367
- License
- MIT
- Updated
- 10/15/2026
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