Attack Tree Construction

About

Attack Tree Construction provides a structured methodology for mapping out the various ways an adversary might attempt to compromise a system. By decomposing high-level goals into specific, actionable steps using AND/OR logic, this skill helps security teams visualize multi-stage exploitation scenarios and identify the "path of least resistance." It includes tools for quantifying attack attributes—such as difficulty, cost, and detection risk—and provides programmatic builders to generate professional Mermaid or PlantUML diagrams for clear communication of technical risks to stakeholders.

Key Features

• Fluent builder pattern for programmatic construction of large attack trees
• Quantitative attribute analysis for attack cost, difficulty, and detection risk
• Hierarchical modeling using AND/OR logic gates for complex attack paths
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• Automated path calculation to identify easiest or cheapest exploit chains
• Visual diagram generation with support for Mermaid and PlantUML formats

Use Cases

• Risk communication for presenting technical security threats to stakeholders and decision-makers
• Penetration test planning to map out realistic exploit sequences based on attacker profiles
• Security architecture reviews to identify single points of failure and defense gaps