Getting Started

Setup in 5 Minutes

  1. Create Account

    Sign up at blackfortress.tech. You'll receive a verification email.

  2. Verify Email

    Click the verification link and complete your profile setup.

  3. Generate API Key

    Go to Settings → API Keys and create your first integration key.

  4. Connect Data Source

    Use the API key to start sending security events from your systems.

  5. Configure Policies

    Set up threat response actions in the Defense Settings.

Your First Integration

Here's a simple cURL command to test your integration:

curl -X POST https://api.blackfortress.tech/v1/events \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "type": "login_attempt",
    "severity": "low",
    "source_ip": "192.168.1.1",
    "user_id": "user-001"
  }'

Next Steps

  • Read the API Reference for complete endpoint documentation
  • Explore Integration Guides for your specific tools
  • Review Incident Response Playbooks for common threats
  • Join our community Slack for support and updates

Common Questions

What's the minimum throughput?

Black Fortress scales from 100 to 1M+ events/sec. No minimum.

How long does setup take?

Basic setup is ~15 minutes. Full integration depends on your infrastructure.

Is there a free tier?

Yes, Starter plan includes 14-day free trial with full feature access.