--- name: security-bluebook-builder description: "Build a minimal but real security policy for sensitive apps. The output is a single, coherent Blue Book document using MUST/SHOULD/CAN language, with explicit assumptions, scope, and security gates." risk: unknown source: community --- # Security Bluebook Builder ## When to Use - You need a concise but enforceable security policy for an app handling sensitive data. - You want a single Blue Book document with explicit assumptions, controls, and go/no-go gates. - The user needs policy guidance grounded in scope, threat model, and operational security defaults rather than generic advice. ## Overview Build a minimal but real security policy for sensitive apps. The output is a single, coherent Blue Book document using MUST/SHOULD/CAN language, with explicit assumptions, scope, and security gates. ## Workflow ### 1) Gather inputs (ask only if missing) Collect just enough context to fill the template. If the user has not provided details, ask up to 6 short questions: - What data classes are handled (PII, PHI, financial, tokens, content)? - What are the trust boundaries (client/server/third parties)? - How do users authenticate (OAuth, email/password, SSO, device sessions)? - What storage is used (DB, object storage, logs, analytics)? - What connectors or third parties are used? - Retention and deletion expectations (default + user-initiated)? If the user cannot answer, proceed with safe defaults and mark TODOs. ### 2) Draft the Blue Book Load `references/bluebook_template.md` and fill it with the provided details. Keep it concise, deterministic, and enforceable. ### 3) Enforce guardrails - Do not include secrets, tokens, or internal credentials. - If something is unknown, write "TODO" plus a clear assumption. - Fail closed: if a capability is required but unavailable, call it out explicitly. - Keep scope minimal; do not add features or tools beyond what the user asked for. ### 4) Quality checks Confirm the Blue Book includes: - Threat model (assumptions + out-of-scope) - Data classification + handling rules - Trust boundaries + controls - Auth/session policy - Token handling policy - Logging/audit policy - Retention/deletion - Incident response mini-runbook - Security gates + go/no-go checklist ## Resources - `references/bluebook_template.md` ## Limitations - Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above. - Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review. - Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.