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DefectDojo

Leading open source vulnerability management and Application Security posture platform.

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LicenseBSD-3-Clause
GitHub stars4.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Vulnerability ManagementDjango SecurityAppsec OrchestratorSecuritySast Dast Aggregator
Overview

Why consider DefectDojo?

DefectDojo is an open-source Application Security (AppSec) orchestration and vulnerability management platform written in Python and Django by OWASP. DefectDojo consolidates findings from over 150 security scanners (SAST, DAST, SCA), deduplicating issues and tracking remediation SLAs.

Guided learning

Learn DefectDojo by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of DefectDojo

DefectDojo correlates vulnerability reports across automated CI/CD pipeline scans and penetration tests.

Docker Quickstart

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1./dc-up-d.sh

DefectDojo is licensed under the BSD-3-Clause License.

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DefectDojo FAQs

DefectDojo is listed as a Security tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

DefectDojo is listed under the BSD-3-Clause license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

DefectDojo is listed as an alternative to Snyk AppSec. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.