Exa Security Basics
Provides foundational cybersecurity knowledge, identifying common threats & vulnerabilities for basic risk mitigation.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add exa-security-basics npx -- -y @trustedskills/exa-security-basics
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"exa-security-basics": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/exa-security-basics"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill provides foundational knowledge and guidance on essential cybersecurity practices. It can explain common vulnerabilities like SQL injection or cross-site scripting, and offer basic remediation suggestions. The skill aims to improve security awareness and assist in identifying potential risks within a given context.
When to use it
- Security Awareness Training: Use the skill to educate team members about common cyber threats and best practices.
- Code Review Assistance: Ask for explanations of potential vulnerabilities found during code reviews.
- Risk Assessment: Get help identifying security risks in a project or system description.
- Basic Remediation Suggestions: Request initial steps to address identified security concerns.
Key capabilities
- Explains common cybersecurity vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, XSS).
- Provides basic remediation suggestions for identified vulnerabilities.
- Offers explanations of security best practices.
- Assists in identifying potential risks based on provided context.
Example prompts
- "Explain what a cross-site scripting attack is and how to prevent it."
- "I found a potential SQL injection vulnerability in this code snippet: [code]. What's wrong, and how can I fix it?"
- "What are some security considerations for deploying a Node.js application?"
Tips & gotchas
This skill provides foundational knowledge; it is not a substitute for expert cybersecurity advice or comprehensive security audits. Always consult with qualified professionals for critical security decisions.
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Security Audits
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| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
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