Attack Tree Construction

About

The Attack Tree Construction skill enables developers and security engineers to map out complex attack scenarios using a structured hierarchical approach. By utilizing AND/OR logic gates and granular attribute modeling—including cost, difficulty, and detection risk—it helps teams identify critical defense gaps, prioritize security investments, and communicate technical risks effectively to stakeholders. This skill is particularly valuable during security architecture reviews, penetration test planning, and formal threat modeling sessions where visualizing the 'path of least resistance' for an attacker is critical.

Key Features

• Hierarchical attack path visualization using AND/OR logic nodes
• Granular attribute tracking for attack cost, time, and expertise required
• Automated path analysis to find easiest, cheapest, or stealthiest attack routes
• Mitigation mapping to identify and track unaddressed security vulnerabilities
• Exportable Python data models and JSON serialization for security documentation
• 23,194 GitHub stars

Use Cases

• Planning targeted penetration tests by identifying high-probability entry points
• Conducting comprehensive threat modeling for new cloud or software architectures
• Quantifying security risks for stakeholder reporting and defensive budget allocation