This skill should be used when the user asks to "perform vulnerability scanning", "scan networks for open ports", "assess web application security", "scan wireless networks", "detect malware", "check cloud security", or "evaluate system compliance". It provides comprehensive guidance on security scanning tools and methodologies.
SkillScore100Maintained
Automatic
◆Security & AppSec pack
Last verified 8/29/2026
What it changes
Passed 22 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 21 of 22 without it.
Without skill95%
With skill100%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
Provides iptables command specifying iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 23 -j DROP
1 fixed21 passed either way0 still failing0 broke
Pass-rate lift
+5 pp
Tokens
+46%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
-12%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/29/2026v122 of 22 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
A test case the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
Prompt
A system administrator needs to configure Linux kernel packet filtering to permanently block all incoming TCP traffic on port 23 (Telnet). Provide the exact iptables command to drop incoming TCP traffic targeted at port 23.
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
Provides iptables command specifying iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 23 -j DROP
Missed
Passed
case-20 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/29/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md30 linessingle file
Security Scanning Tools
Purpose
Master essential security scanning tools for network discovery, vulnerability assessment, web application testing, wireless security, and compliance validation. This skill covers tool selection, configuration, and practical usage across different scanning categories.