DefectDojo

What is DefectDojo?

DefectDojo is an open-source vulnerability management tool that streamlines the application security testing process. It's designed to automate the process of vulnerability management, making it easier for security teams to track, manage, and remediate security issues.

Key Features

• Centralized Vulnerability Management: Consolidate findings from multiple security tools in one place.
• Automated Reporting: Generate comprehensive reports for stakeholders.
• Integration with CI/CD: Seamlessly integrate with your CI/CD pipeline for continuous security testing.
• Metrics and Analytics: Track security metrics and trends over time.
• API Support: Robust API for automation and integration with other tools.

Integration with DevOps Pipeline

DefectDojo can be integrated into your DevOps pipeline to automate the collection, management, and remediation of security vulnerabilities. Here's how you can integrate DefectDojo into your pipeline:

1. Set up DefectDojo

First, you need to set up DefectDojo. You can deploy it using Docker, Kubernetes, or install it directly on your server.

2. Configure API Access

Generate API keys in DefectDojo to allow your CI/CD pipeline to communicate with it.

3. Add to CI/CD Pipeline

Add a step in your CI/CD pipeline to send security scan results to DefectDojo. Here's an example using GitHub Actions:

name: Security Scan with DefectDojo Integration

on:
  push:
    branches: [ main ]
  pull_request:
    branches: [ main ]

jobs:
  security-scan:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: actions/checkout@v2
      
      - name: Run Security Scan
        run: |
          # Run your security scanning tool
          # Example: OWASP ZAP, Trivy, etc.
          
      - name: Upload to DefectDojo
        run: |
          curl -X POST "https://your-defectdojo-instance/api/v2/import-scan/" \
            -H "Authorization: Token ${secrets.DEFECTDOJO_API_KEY}" \
            -H "Content-Type: multipart/form-data" \
            -F "scan_type=ZAP Scan" \
            -F "[email protected]" \
            -F "engagement=${secrets.DEFECTDOJO_ENGAGEMENT_ID}" \
            -F "close_old_findings=true" \
            -F "push_to_jira=false"

Best Practices

• Regularly update DefectDojo to get the latest features and security fixes.
• Use tags and custom fields to organize findings effectively.
• Set up automated notifications for new high-severity findings.
• Integrate with issue tracking systems like Jira for streamlined remediation workflows.
• Implement role-based access control to manage user permissions appropriately.

Conclusion

DefectDojo is a powerful tool for managing vulnerabilities in your DevOps pipeline. By centralizing vulnerability management and integrating with your CI/CD process, it helps teams identify, track, and remediate security issues more efficiently.