In the realm of cybersecurity, staying ahead of vulnerabilities is crucial. With Faraday, an open source vulnerability manager, you can simplify this task. This guide will walk you through the installation and setup of Faraday, along with troubleshooting tips.
What is Faraday?
Faraday empowers you to utilize community tools for vulnerability management in a collaborative and efficient manner. It aggregates and normalizes data, providing visualizations that cater to both managers and analysts alike. This allows you to focus on identifying vulnerabilities while Faraday manages and organizes the rest.
Installing Faraday
The simplest approach to install Faraday is through Docker. Below, you’ll find quick steps based on different methods of installation.
1. Docker-Compose
shell
$ wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/infobyte/faraday/master/docker-compose.yaml
$ docker-compose up
If you wish to customize the setup, refer to the example config.
2. Docker
Before running Faraday, ensure you have a Postgres instance running. Here’s how to get started:
shell
$ docker run \
-v $HOME/.faraday:/home/faraday/.faraday \
-p 5985:5985 \
-e PGSQL_USER=postgres_user \
-e PGSQL_HOST=postgres_ip \
-e PGSQL_PASSWD=postgres_password \
-e PGSQL_DBNAME=postgres_db_name \
faradaysec/faraday:latest
3. PyPi
shell
$ pip3 install faradaysec
$ faraday-manage initdb
$ faraday-server
4. Binary Packages (Debian/RPM)
Install using one of the following packages from our releases page:
shell
$ sudo apt install faraday-server_amd64.deb
# Add your user to the faraday group
$ faraday-manage initdb
$ sudo systemctl start faraday-server
5. Source
To run from the repository directly, follow these steps:
shell
$ pip3 install virtualenv
$ virtualenv faraday_venv
$ source faraday_venv/bin/activate
$ git clone git@github.com:infobyte/faraday.git
$ pip3 install .
$ faraday-manage initdb
$ faraday-server
Once installed, visit http://localhost:5985 and log in using ‘faraday’ as the username and the password you set during installation.
Getting Started
With Faraday at your fingertips, you can centralize your vulnerability data and automate the necessary scans. This holistic approach rethinks how vulnerability management is performed.
Integrating Faraday in Your CI/CD
To enhance your security workflow, it’s advisable to set up scanning tools within your pipeline:
- Setup Bandit and OWASP ZAP in your pipeline
- Setup Bandit, OWASP ZAP, and SonarQube in your pipeline
- Gitlab [PDF]
Using Faraday CLI
Faraday CLI is a command line client that allows you to efficiently execute console tools directly from your terminal. It simplifies the automation of scans, integration into CI/CD pipelines, and retrieving metrics.
shell
$ pip3 install faraday-cli
Check the Faraday CLI repository and explore the documentation for more details.
Faraday Agents and Plugins
Faraday Agents Dispatcher enables you to run scanners remotely. Additionally, with over 80+ supported tools, you can connect your favorite tools through plugins. If you find a tool missing, creating a pull request is a breeze!
shell
$ faraday-cli tool run nmap www.exampledomain.com
This command will execute an Nmap scan and handle the output seamlessly.
API Access
For more advanced integrations, you can access Faraday through its API. Documentation for the API is available here.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues during installation or operation, here are some troubleshooting tips:
- Check your Docker installation to ensure it is running smoothly.
- Verify that your PostgreSQL database is set up correctly and accessible.
- Ensure you have the right permissions set for your user account.
- Refer to the Faraday Documentation for detailed guidance.
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