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**What it does.** Deploy DefectDojo as a centralized vulnerability management dashboard that ingests findings from 200+ security scanners, deduplicates results, tracks remediation metrics, and integrates with CI/CD, Jira ticketing, and Slack notifications via its REST API. Use when consolidating scanner output into one dashboard or automating vulnerability ticketing and executive reporting. Part of [[skills-anthropic-cybersecurity-skills]] (mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills).

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| Upstream | [mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills](https://github.com/mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills) |
| Skill file | [skills/building-vulnerability-dashboard-with-defectdojo/SKILL.md](https://github.com/mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills/blob/HEAD/skills/building-vulnerability-dashboard-with-defectdojo/SKILL.md) |
| License | Apache-2.0 (skill folder LICENSE) |
| Author | mukul975 |
| Fetched | 2026-09-10 |

## Install

- `npx skills add mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills --skill building-vulnerability-dashboard-with-defectdojo`, or copy the skill folder into `~/.claude/skills/building-vulnerability-dashboard-with-defectdojo/`.
- Raw file: `curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills/HEAD/skills/building-vulnerability-dashboard-with-defectdojo/SKILL.md`

## SKILL.md (verbatim)

> 1 placeholder credential was shortened (for example to `api_key=YOUR_KEY`) to pass the site's secret filter.

```yaml
name: building-vulnerability-dashboard-with-defectdojo
description: Deploy DefectDojo as a centralized vulnerability management dashboard that ingests findings from 200+ security scanners, deduplicates results, tracks remediation metrics, and integrates with CI/CD, Jira ticketing, and Slack notifications via its REST API. Use when consolidating scanner output into one dashboard or automating vulnerability ticketing and executive reporting.
domain: cybersecurity
subdomain: vulnerability-management
tags:
- defectdojo
- vulnerability-management
- dashboard
- deduplication
- scanner-integration
- devsecops
- jira
version: '1.0'
author: mahipal
license: Apache-2.0
nist_csf:
- ID.RA-01
- ID.RA-02
- ID.IM-02
- ID.RA-06
mitre_attack:
- T1190
- T1203
- T1068
```

# Building Vulnerability Dashboard with DefectDojo

## Overview

DefectDojo is an open-source application vulnerability management platform that aggregates findings from 200+ security tools, deduplicates results, tracks remediation progress, and provides executive dashboards. It serves as a central hub for vulnerability management, integrating with CI/CD pipelines, Jira for ticketing, and Slack for notifications. DefectDojo supports OWASP-based categorization and provides REST API for automation.


## When to Use

- When deploying or configuring building vulnerability dashboard with defectdojo capabilities in your environment
- When establishing security controls aligned to compliance requirements
- When building or improving security architecture for this domain
- When conducting security assessments that require this implementation

## Prerequisites

- Docker and Docker Compose
- 4GB+ RAM, 2+ CPU cores, 20GB+ disk
- PostgreSQL 12+ (included in Docker deployment)
- Python 3.9+ for API integration scripts
- Jira instance (optional, for ticket integration)

## Deployment

### Docker Compose Deployment
```bash
# Clone DefectDojo repository
git clone https://github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo.git
cd django-DefectDojo

# Start with Docker Compose (production mode)
./dc-up-d.sh

# Alternative: manual Docker Compose
docker compose up -d

# Check service status
docker compose ps

# View initial admin credentials
docker compose logs initializer 2>&1 | grep "Admin password"

# Access DefectDojo at http://localhost:8080
```

### Environment Configuration
```bash
# Key environment variables in docker-compose.yml
DD_DATABASE_ENGINE=django.db.backends.postgresql
DD_DATABASE_HOST=postgres
DD_DATABASE_PORT=5432
DD_DATABASE_NAME=defectdojo
DD_DATABASE_USER=defectdojo
DD_DATABASE_PASSWORD=<secure_password>
DD_ALLOWED_HOSTS=*
DD_SECRET_KEY=<random_64_char_key>
DD_CREDENTIAL_AES_256_KEY=<random_128_bit_key>
DD_SOCIAL_AUTH_GOOGLE_OAUTH2_ENABLED=True
```

## Organizational Structure

### Hierarchy
```
Product Type (Business Unit)
  └── Product (Application/Service)
       └── Engagement (Assessment/Sprint)
            └── Test (Scanner Run)
                 └── Finding (Individual Vulnerability)
```

### Setup via API
```python
import requests

DD_URL = "http://localhost:8080/api/v2"
API_KEY = YOUR_KEY
HEADERS = {"Authorization": f"Token {API_KEY}", "Content-Type": "application/json"}

# Create Product Type
resp = requests.post(f"{DD_URL}/product_types/", headers=HEADERS, json={
    "name": "Web Applications",
    "description": "Customer-facing web application portfolio"
})
product_type_id = resp.json()["id"]

# Create Product
resp = requests.post(f"{DD_URL}/products/", headers=HEADERS, json={
    "name": "Customer Portal",
    "description": "Main customer-facing web application",
    "prod_type": product_type_id,
    "sla_configuration": 1,
})
product_id = resp.json()["id"]

# Create Engagement
resp = requests.post(f"{DD_URL}/engagements/", headers=HEADERS, json={
    "name": "Q1 2024 Security Assessment",
    "product": product_id,
    "target_start": "2024-01-01",
    "target_end": "2024-03-31",
    "engagement_type": "CI/CD",
    "status": "In Progress",
})
engagement_id = resp.json()["id"]
```

## Scanner Integration

### Import Scan Results via API
```bash
# Upload Nessus scan results
curl -X POST "${DD_URL}/reimport-scan/" \
  -H "Authorization: Token ${API_KEY}" \
  -F "scan_type=Nessus Scan" \
  -F "file=@nessus_report.csv" \
  -F "product_name=Customer Portal" \
  -F "engagement_name=Q1 2024 Security Assessment" \
  -F "auto_create_context=true" \
  -F "deduplication_on_engagement=true"

# Upload OWASP ZAP results
curl -X POST "${DD_URL}/reimport-scan/" \
  -H "Authorization: Token ${API_KEY}" \
  -F "scan_type=ZAP Scan" \
  -F "file=@zap_report.xml" \
  -F "product_name=Customer Portal" \
  -F "engagement_name=Q1 2024 Security Assessment" \
  -F "auto_create_context=true"

# Upload Trivy container scan
curl -X POST "${DD_URL}/reimport-scan/" \
  -H "Authorization: Token ${API_KEY}" \
  -F "scan_type=Trivy Scan" \
  -F "file=@trivy_results.json" \
  -F "product_name=Customer Portal" \
  -F "engagement_name=Q1 2024 Security Assessment" \
  -F "auto_create_context=true"
```

### Supported Scanner Types (Partial List)
| Scanner | Type String | Format |
|---------|------------|--------|
| Nessus | Nessus Scan | CSV/XML |
| OpenVAS | OpenVAS CSV | CSV |
| Qualys | Qualys Scan | XML |
| OWASP ZAP | ZAP Scan | XML/JSON |
| Burp Suite | Burp XML | XML |
| Trivy | Trivy Scan | JSON |
| Semgrep | Semgrep JSON Report | JSON |
| Snyk | Snyk Scan | JSON |
| SonarQube | SonarQube Scan | JSON |
| Checkov | Checkov Scan | JSON |

### CI/CD Integration (GitHub Actions)
```yaml
# .github/workflows/security-scan.yml
name: Security Scan
on: [push]
jobs:
  scan:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
      - name: Run Semgrep
        run: |
          pip install semgrep
          semgrep --config auto --json -o semgrep_results.json .
      - name: Upload to DefectDojo
        run: |
          curl -X POST "${{ secrets.DD_URL }}/api/v2/reimport-scan/" \
            -H "Authorization: Token ${{ secrets.DD_API_KEY }}" \
            -F "scan_type=Semgrep JSON Report" \
            -F "file=@semgrep_results.json" \
            -F "product_name=${{ github.event.repository.name }}" \
            -F "engagement_name=CI/CD" \
            -F "auto_create_context=true"
```

## Jira Integration

```python
# Configure Jira integration in DefectDojo settings
jira_config = {
    "url": "https://company.atlassian.net",
    "username": "jira-bot@company.com",
    "password": "jira_api_token",
    "default_issue_type": "Bug",
    "critical_mapping_severity": "Blocker",
    "high_mapping_severity": "Critical",
    "medium_mapping_severity": "Major",
    "low_mapping_severity": "Minor",
    "finding_text": "**Vulnerability**: {{ finding.title }}\n**Severity**: {{ finding.severity }}\n**CVE**: {{ finding.cve }}\n**Description**: {{ finding.description }}",
    "accepted_mapping_resolution": "Done",
    "close_status_key": 6,
}
```

## Metrics and Dashboards

### Key Metrics API Queries
```python
# Get finding counts by severity
resp = requests.get(f"{DD_URL}/findings/?limit=0&active=true",
                    headers=HEADERS)
findings = resp.json()

# Get SLA breach counts
resp = requests.get(f"{DD_URL}/findings/?limit=0&active=true&sla_breached=true",
                    headers=HEADERS)

# Get product-level metrics
resp = requests.get(f"{DD_URL}/products/{product_id}/",
                    headers=HEADERS)
product_data = resp.json()
```

## References

- [DefectDojo GitHub](https://github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo)
- [DefectDojo Documentation](https://defectdojo.github.io/django-DefectDojo/)
- [DefectDojo REST API](https://defectdojo.github.io/django-DefectDojo/integrations/api-v2-docs/)
- [OWASP DefectDojo Project](https://owasp.org/www-project-defectdojo/)
- [DefectDojo Integrations](https://defectdojo.com/integrations)

## Other files in this skill

- [LICENSE](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills/HEAD/skills/building-vulnerability-dashboard-with-defectdojo/LICENSE)
- [assets/template.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills/HEAD/skills/building-vulnerability-dashboard-with-defectdojo/assets/template.md)
- [references/api-reference.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills/HEAD/skills/building-vulnerability-dashboard-with-defectdojo/references/api-reference.md)
- [references/standards.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills/HEAD/skills/building-vulnerability-dashboard-with-defectdojo/references/standards.md)
- [references/workflows.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills/HEAD/skills/building-vulnerability-dashboard-with-defectdojo/references/workflows.md)
- [scripts/agent.py](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills/HEAD/skills/building-vulnerability-dashboard-with-defectdojo/scripts/agent.py)
- [scripts/process.py](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills/HEAD/skills/building-vulnerability-dashboard-with-defectdojo/scripts/process.py)

## assets/template.md (verbatim)

# DefectDojo Configuration Template

## Product Hierarchy Setup

### Product Types (Business Units)
| Product Type | Description |
|-------------|------------|
| Web Applications | Customer-facing web applications |
| Mobile Applications | iOS and Android apps |
| Internal Tools | Employee-facing internal applications |
| Infrastructure | Network and cloud infrastructure |
| APIs | REST and GraphQL API services |

### Scanner Type Mappings
| Scanner | DefectDojo Scan Type | File Format |
|---------|---------------------|-------------|
| Nessus | Nessus Scan | .csv or .nessus |
| OWASP ZAP | ZAP Scan | .xml or .json |
| Burp Suite | Burp XML | .xml |
| Trivy | Trivy Scan | .json |
| Semgrep | Semgrep JSON Report | .json |
| Snyk | Snyk Scan | .json |
| SonarQube | SonarQube Scan | .json |
| Checkov | Checkov Scan | .json |
| Bandit | Bandit Scan | .json |
| OpenVAS | OpenVAS CSV | .csv |
| Qualys | Qualys Scan | .xml |

## SLA Configuration

| Severity | Days to Remediate |
|----------|------------------|
| Critical | 7 |
| High | 30 |
| Medium | 90 |
| Low | 120 |
| Info | No SLA |

## Jira Integration Settings

```
Jira URL: https://company.atlassian.net
Project Key: SEC
Issue Type: Bug
Priority Mapping:
  Critical -> Blocker
  High -> Critical
  Medium -> Major
  Low -> Minor
Auto-close: Yes (when finding is closed in DefectDojo)
```

## CI/CD Integration Snippet

```yaml
# Generic CI/CD step for DefectDojo upload
- name: Upload scan results to DefectDojo
  env:
    DD_URL: ${{ secrets.DEFECTDOJO_URL }}
    DD_API_KEY: ${{ secrets.DEFECTDOJO_API_KEY }}
  run: |
    curl -X POST "${DD_URL}/api/v2/reimport-scan/" \
      -H "Authorization: Token ${DD_API_KEY}" \
      -F "scan_type=${SCAN_TYPE}" \
      -F "file=@${SCAN_FILE}" \
      -F "product_name=${PRODUCT_NAME}" \
      -F "auto_create_context=true" \
      -F "close_old_findings=true"
```

## references/api-reference.md (verbatim)

# API Reference: Vulnerability Dashboard with DefectDojo

## Authentication
```bash
# Token-based auth
curl -H "Authorization: Token $DEFECTDOJO_TOKEN" \
  "http://localhost:8080/api/v2/findings/"
```

## Core Endpoints
| Method | Endpoint | Description |
|--------|----------|------------|
| GET | /api/v2/findings/ | List vulnerability findings |
| GET | /api/v2/products/ | List products |
| GET | /api/v2/engagements/ | List engagements |
| GET | /api/v2/tests/ | List tests |
| POST | /api/v2/import-scan/ | Import scanner results |
| POST | /api/v2/reimport-scan/ | Re-import/update results |

## Finding Query Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|-----------|------|------------|
| severity | string | Critical, High, Medium, Low, Info |
| active | boolean | Only active findings |
| verified | boolean | Only verified findings |
| duplicate | boolean | Include duplicates |
| product | integer | Filter by product ID |
| limit | integer | Results per page |
| offset | integer | Pagination offset |

## Import Scan
```bash
curl -X POST "http://localhost:8080/api/v2/import-scan/" \
  -H "Authorization: Token $TOKEN" \
  -F "product=1" \
  -F "engagement=1" \
  -F "scan_type=Nessus Scan" \
  -F "file=@nessus_export.csv" \
  -F "active=true" \
  -F "verified=false"
```

## Supported Scan Types (partial)
| Scanner | scan_type Value |
|---------|----------------|
| Nessus | Nessus Scan |
| Qualys | Qualys Scan |
| Burp Suite | Burp REST API |
| OWASP ZAP | ZAP Scan |
| Trivy | Trivy Scan |
| Snyk | Snyk Scan |
| Semgrep | Semgrep JSON Report |
| Nuclei | Nuclei Scan |
| Checkov | Checkov Scan |
| SARIF | SARIF |

## Python Client
```python
import requests

class DefectDojoClient:
    def __init__(self, url, token):
        self.url = url.rstrip("/")
        self.headers = {"Authorization": "Token " + token}

    def get_findings(self, **params):
        return requests.get(
            f"{self.url}/api/v2/findings/",
            headers=self.headers, params=params
        ).json()
```

## references/standards.md (verbatim)

# Standards and References - DefectDojo Vulnerability Dashboard

## Primary References

### DefectDojo Project
- **GitHub**: https://github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo
- **Documentation**: https://defectdojo.github.io/django-DefectDojo/
- **API v2 Docs**: https://defectdojo.github.io/django-DefectDojo/integrations/api-v2-docs/
- **OWASP Project Page**: https://owasp.org/www-project-defectdojo/
- **License**: BSD-3-Clause

### Supported Scanner Integrations
- **Full List**: https://defectdojo.com/integrations
- **200+ parsers** including Nessus, Qualys, Burp Suite, ZAP, Trivy, Semgrep, SonarQube, Snyk, Checkov, and more

### OWASP Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS)
- **URL**: https://owasp.org/www-project-application-security-verification-standard/
- **Relevance**: DefectDojo categorizes findings using OWASP taxonomy

### NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 - RA-5
- **Title**: Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning
- **Relevance**: DefectDojo supports centralized vulnerability tracking as required by RA-5

### PCI DSS v4.0 - Requirement 6
- **Relevance**: DefectDojo tracks application security findings for PCI compliance

## Deployment Requirements

| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|-----------|---------|-------------|
| CPU | 2 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Disk | 20 GB | 50 GB+ |
| PostgreSQL | 12+ | 15+ |
| Docker | 20.10+ | Latest stable |
| Docker Compose | 2.0+ | Latest stable |

## references/workflows.md (verbatim)

# Workflows - DefectDojo Vulnerability Dashboard

## Workflow 1: Initial Setup and Configuration

### Steps
1. Clone DefectDojo repository and deploy with Docker Compose
2. Configure admin account and change default password
3. Create Product Types aligned with business units
4. Create Products for each application/service
5. Configure Jira integration for ticket management
6. Configure Slack/Teams webhook for notifications
7. Set up SLA policies for each severity level
8. Create API keys for scanner integration

## Workflow 2: CI/CD Scanner Integration

### Steps
1. Add scan step to CI/CD pipeline (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
2. Run security scanner (Semgrep, Trivy, ZAP, etc.)
3. Upload scan results to DefectDojo via reimport-scan API
4. DefectDojo deduplicates findings against existing data
5. New findings trigger Jira ticket creation
6. Closed findings auto-close associated Jira tickets
7. Pipeline receives pass/fail status based on finding severity

## Workflow 3: Vulnerability Triage

### Steps
1. Security analyst reviews new findings in DefectDojo dashboard
2. For each finding: verify, assign severity, set risk acceptance status
3. Valid findings: push to Jira for remediation tracking
4. False positives: mark as false positive with justification
5. Risk accepted: document compensating controls and set expiration
6. Track remediation progress through DefectDojo metrics

## Workflow 4: Executive Reporting

### Steps
1. Pull metrics via DefectDojo API for reporting period
2. Calculate: total findings, new vs closed, SLA compliance rate
3. Generate product-level and business-unit-level summaries
4. Track mean time to remediate by severity
5. Export dashboard data for executive presentation

Back to [[skills-anthropic-cybersecurity-skills]] or [[agent-skills]].