Webinar Description
Key Takeaways
- Practical guidance on structuring asset hierarchies within DefectDojo
- Clear distinctions between Community and Pro editions for asset management
- Insights into reporting, RBAC, and CI/CD pipeline integration
- Expert-led, hands-on training tailored for security professionals
- Focus on operational challenges in vulnerability management and DevSecOps
The “Training: Introduction to Product & Asset Hierarchy” offers a focused, technical session for security professionals seeking to optimize their use of DefectDojo. Hosted virtually and led by Matt Tesauro, CTO & Co-Founder of DefectDojo, the training addresses the operational realities of structuring and managing assets for effective vulnerability management.
Industry Context and Relevance
As organizations scale their security operations, the complexity of managing assets and vulnerabilities grows. Application security teams often face challenges in aligning reporting, access control, and automation with business needs. This training responds to those challenges by demystifying asset hierarchy setup in DefectDojo, a platform widely adopted in the AppSec and DevSecOps community.
Core Discussion Themes
The session explores the practical implications of asset hierarchy design, including how it shapes reporting accuracy, role-based access control, and integration with CI/CD pipelines. Attendees gain clarity on the differences between the Community Edition’s Product Hierarchy and the Pro version’s Asset Hierarchy, equipping them to make informed decisions about platform adoption and configuration.
Who Should Attend
This training is tailored for security engineers, AppSec leaders, CISOs, penetration testers, and managed security providers. It is particularly relevant for teams already using DefectDojo or those evaluating its fit for their vulnerability management workflows. The content bridges technical depth with strategic insight, making it valuable for both practitioners and security leadership.
Operational Challenges Addressed
Structuring assets for vulnerability management is rarely straightforward. Teams often struggle with reporting consistency, managing access across business units, and embedding security into fast-moving development pipelines. This session provides actionable strategies to address these pain points, emphasizing the benefits of a well-architected hierarchy and the operational impact of platform choices.
Format and Experience
The event is delivered as a virtual, hands-on training session. Led by a subject matter expert, it combines technical walkthroughs with practical advice, ensuring participants leave with both conceptual understanding and actionable steps for their organizations.
Event Focus and Positioning
While the primary goal is education and community building, the session also highlights the advantages of DefectDojo’s Pro offering. The recurring message centers on making vulnerability management easier and more effective through thoughtful asset hierarchy design, tailored to the unique needs of each organization.