Cybersecurity professionals are the primary users of CAPECs: SOC analysts, penetration testing experts, security architects, developers, trainers, or threat intelligence teams. They use them to understand adversary tactics, prepare test scenarios, and strengthen defenses.
For example, a pentester can use a CAPEC to structure a simulated attack according to a realistic scenario. A developer can find guidance on design flaws to avoid. A CISO can integrate them into risk analyses to better illustrate the potential consequences of a technical weakness.