DefectDojo Slack Community Guidelines Welcome to the DefectDojo Slack Community, a space for Community Edition and DefectDojo Pro users, contributors, and anyone working in vulnerability management to connect, collaborate, and help each other. To keep the community welcoming, productive, and respectful, please follow these guidelines. Our Purpose The DefectDojo Slack Community exists to:
Support DefectDojo users, whether you run Community Edition or DefectDojo Pro
Share knowledge, best practices, and experiences
Collaborate on the DefectDojo open source project
Discuss vulnerability management, triage, and remediation workflows
Connect security professionals who use DefectDojo
Core Values Respect: Treat all community members with courtesy and professionalism. Inclusivity: Welcome people of all backgrounds and experience levels. Collaboration: Share knowledge and help others succeed. Transparency: Engage openly and honestly. Growth: Support learning and continuous improvement. Expected Behavior Be Respectful and Professional
Use inclusive language and be mindful of cultural differences
Disagree constructively and focus on ideas, not individuals
Assume good intentions and give others the benefit of the doubt
Avoid inflammatory language, personal attacks, or trolling
Be Helpful and Constructive
Share your knowledge and experiences generously
Provide context when asking questions (version, environment, error messages)
Search existing discussions before posting duplicate questions
Reply in the thread with what solved it, and thank those who helped
Give credit where credit is due
Stay On Topic
Keep discussions relevant to DefectDojo and related security topics
Use appropriate channels for specific topics
Take lengthy side conversations to direct messages
Avoid excessive off-topic chat in technical channels
Respect Privacy and Security
Do not share sensitive security information publicly
Redact sensitive data (IPs, credentials, internal URLs) from screenshots
Respect the confidentiality of private organizations and projects
Follow responsible disclosure practices for security issues
Unacceptable Behavior The following behaviors are not tolerated:
Harassment, discrimination, or hate speech of any kind
Trolling, insulting comments, or personal attacks
Sharing others' private information without consent
Spam, excessive self-promotion, or unsolicited advertising
Posting malicious code or links
Deliberate spreading of misinformation
Impersonating other community members or organizations
Channel Usage #00-welcome Start here and introduce yourself #01-announcements Major updates to DefectDojo and the community #02-help Technical questions and troubleshooting #03-release-notes Weekly release notes from the DefectDojo changelog #04-show-and-tell Share how you’re using DefectDojo. (P.S. We may have special swag for members who share their stories.) #05-events Webinars, Office Hours, trainings, and conferences #06-random Off-topic conversation #07-general General DefectDojo discussion #08-defectdojo-dev Development of the DefectDojo open source project Asking for Help To get the best support:
Search first: Check pinned messages, Slack search, and documentation
Choose the right channel: Post in the most relevant channel
Provide context: Include DefectDojo version, deployment method, and relevant configuration
Share details: Include error messages, logs, and screenshots (with sensitive data redacted)
Format code: Use code blocks for logs and configuration snippets
Be patient: Remember that community members volunteer their time
Follow up: Share solutions you find and mark helpful responses
Self-Promotion and Commercial Activity
Brief mentions of relevant products or services are acceptable when they add value to the discussion
Check with a moderator before posting job openings
Do not use the community primarily as a sales or lead generation channel
Consultants and vendors should focus on helping first, not selling
Reporting Issues If you experience or witness behavior that violates these guidelines:
Use Slack's reporting features to flag the message
Contact moderators directly via DM
Provide context including links to relevant messages
All reports will be handled confidentially and reviewed promptly. Consequences Violations of these guidelines may result in:
First offense: Warning from moderators
Serious or continued violations: Permanent removal from the community
Moderators reserve the right to remove any content or users that violate these guidelines or negatively impact the community. Moderator Responsibilities Our moderators will:
Enforce these guidelines fairly and consistently
Keep discussions on track and productive
Address conflicts and problematic behavior
Maintain a welcoming environment for all members
Lead by example in their own participation
Additional Resources
DefectDojo Documentation: https://docs.defectdojo.com/
GitHub Repository: https://github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo
Contributing Guide: See GitHub repository for contribution guidelines
Security Policy: See GitHub repository for security disclosure process
Changes to Guidelines These guidelines may be updated periodically to serve the community better. Major changes will be announced in #07-general. Continued participation in the community indicates acceptance of these guidelines. Thank You Thank you for being part of the DefectDojo community. Every answered question, shared config, and contributed parser makes DefectDojo better for the next security team that finds it. Questions about these guidelines? Reach out to the moderators or post in #07-general. Last updated: November 2026
