SKILL #TIONCoding
security-requirement-extraction
Transform threats into clear security requirements
Derive security requirements from threat models and business context. Use when translating threats into actionable requirements, creating security user stories, or building security test cases.
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Security Requirement Extraction
Transform threat analysis into actionable security requirements.
When to Use This Skill
- Converting threat models to requirements
- Writing security user stories
- Creating security test cases
- Building security acceptance criteria
- Compliance requirement mapping
- Security architecture documentation
Core Concepts
1. Requirement Categories
Business Requirements → Security Requirements → Technical Controls
↓ ↓ ↓
"Protect customer "Encrypt PII at rest" "AES-256 encryption
data" with KMS key rotation"
2. Security Requirement Types
| Type | Focus | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Functional | What system must do | "System must authenticate users" |
| Non-functional | How system must perform | "Authentication must complete in <2s" |
| Constraint | Limitations imposed | "Must use approved crypto libraries" |
3. Requirement Attributes
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Traceability | Links to threats/compliance |
| Testability | Can be verified |
| Priority | Business importance |
| Risk Level | Impact if not met |
Templates and detailed worked examples
Full template library lives in references/details.md. Read that file when you need concrete templates for this skill.
Best Practices
Do's
- Trace to threats - Every requirement should map to threats
- Be specific - Vague requirements can't be tested
- Include acceptance criteria - Define "done"
- Consider compliance - Map to frameworks early
- Review regularly - Requirements evolve with threats
Don'ts
- Don't be generic - "Be secure" is not a requirement
- Don't skip rationale - Explain why it matters
- Don't ignore priorities - Not all requirements are equal
- Don't forget testability - If you can't test it, you can't verify it
- Don't work in isolation - Involve stakeholders
