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In 2026, Hackuity has carved out a niche as the "Vulnerability Operations Center." Its primary selling point is the True Risk Score (TRS)—a proprietary algorithm that mixes CVSS data, threat intelligence (CTI), and asset context to tell you exactly how scared you should be of a vulnerability.
For a CISO looking for a risk number to present to the board, Hackuity is a powerful analytics tool. But for the engineering teams tasked with fixing those bugs, a risk score is not enough. They need a workflow.
DefectDojo Pro is the Security Operating System (OS). While Hackuity focuses on calculating the perfect risk score, DefectDojo Pro focuses on orchestrating the actual work required to fix it. It unifies not just your scanners, but your pentests, threat models, and bug bounties into a single, actionable pipeline.
Why Engineers Prefer the "OS" Over the "Cockpit"
1. Proprietary Math vs. Transparent Management
Hackuity's value prop relies heavily on its "Black Box" algorithm. You feed data in, and the True Risk Score (TRS) comes out. While this reduces noise, it creates a dependency on a vendor's secret sauce to define your risk reality.
DefectDojo Pro believes you should own your risk model. It offers transparent scoring that you can customize. Whether you want to use pure CVSS, EPSS, or a custom logic based on your internal "Crown Jewel" assets, DefectDojo adapts to your definition of risk, rather than forcing you to adopt a vendor's proprietary metric.
2. The "Connector Tax" vs. Universal Ingestion
Hackuity boasts around 80+ connectors. That covers the major players (Tenable, Qualys, Wiz), but in 2026, security stacks are fragmented and custom. If you have a niche tool or a home-grown Python script, getting that data into Hackuity often requires a feature request or professional services.
DefectDojo Pro solves this with the Universal Parser. If your tool can output JSON, XML, or CSV, DefectDojo can ingest it today. With 200+ native integrations and the ability to map custom data instantly, DefectDojo Pro ensures that no part of your attack surface is left behind because a vendor hasn't built a connector yet.
3. Looking at Data vs. Working with Data
Hackuity is designed as a "Top-Down" dashboard. It is excellent for visualizing trends and seeing a "Cockpit" view of your exposure. It is a tool for managers to monitor status.
DefectDojo Pro is designed for Bottom-Up workflow. It is where the work happens. It creates Jira tickets, deduplicates findings in real-time, facilitates bi-directional sync with developers, and manages manual pentest reports. It transforms vulnerability data from a static "Risk Score" into a dynamic "Remediation Project."
Head-to-Head: Analytics vs. Operations
| Feature | Hackuity (The Cockpit) | DefectDojo Pro (The OS) |
|---|---|---|
| Core Philosophy | RBVM: Focus on "True Risk Score" (TRS) and analytics. | UVM: Focus on Lifecycle Management and Workflow. |
| Data Ingestion | Limited: ~80 Connectors. | Universal: 200+ Native + Universal Parser (Any Data). |
| Manual Testing | Secondary: Primarily focuses on automated scanner data. | First-Class: Dedicated workflows for Pentests & Threat Models. |
| Primary User | The Manager: Needs a dashboard to report to the Board. | The Engineer: Needs a tool to execute the security program. |
The Verdict: Do You Want to Score Risk or Fix It?
"Hackuity will tell you exactly how bad a vulnerability is. DefectDojo Pro helps you get it fixed."
If your primary pain point is "Noise Reduction" and you need a specialized algorithm to filter millions of scanner findings, Hackuity is a strong analytics layer. But if your goal is to build a unified security program that bridges the gap between Pentesting, Cloud Security, and AppSec, DefectDojo Pro is the operational backbone that makes it possible.
Move Beyond the Score
Don't just measure your risk—manage it. Switch to the platform that unifies your entire security lifecycle.