Introduction to the Blackdagger: Cyber Workflow Automation Framework

Blackdagger is a single binary tool that is capable of managing and automating complex workflows for various purposes. To improve the experience of users while using Blackdagger, various repositories that contains tested YAML files for complex workflows, easy-to-setup infrastructure for CART and DevSecOps purposes are suggested by the team. With major additions to these repositories, everything that makes Blackdagger better is collected under a framework called Blackdagger: Cyber Workflow Automation Framework.

The framework consist of 5 components:

  • Blackdagger: Core of the framework for orchestrating the components and workflows.

  • Blackcart: A specialized Docker container optimized for Continuous Automated Red Teaming (CART) and DevSecOps pipeline tasks.

  • Blackdagger YAMLs: Pre-tested example workflows, demonstrating real-world DevSecOps and CART use-cases, facilitating quick adoption and adaptation.

  • Blackdagger Github Infra: A suite of advanced workflows utilizing GitHub Actions infrastructure for enhanced defense evasion techniques, scalability, and performance.

  • Blackdagger Web Kit: A browser extension integrating all core functionalities, enabling direct interaction and execution of Blackdagger workflows from within the browser.

Framework Diagram

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Each component is compatible with each other to run on any environment, for any case and as easy, fast and effective as possible. The framework also enables adding, removing or modifying components to add extra features for new purposes.

Since Blackdagger is at the core, this documentation will cover the abilities of the framework significantly. Please refer to the related documentation pages under this title for more information about the components.