This open-source security tool, often hailed as a swiss army knife for pen testers, is designed to find vulnerabilities in web applications during the development and testing phases

In the dynamic world of web development, where new vulnerabilities and threats emerge regularly, it’s crucial to have robust tools for securing web applications.

One such powerhouse is the Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP).

This open-source security tool, often hailed as a swiss army knife for pen testers, is designed to find vulnerabilities in web applications during the development and testing phases.

ZAP is a free, open-source penetration testing tool being actively maintained by a dedicated international team of volunteers.

Great for both beginners and experienced pentesters, ZAP provides automated scanners as well as a set of tools that allow you to intercept and modify the traffic sent between your browser and the web server.

• Automated Scanner: ZAP can automatically find security vulnerabilities in your web applications while you are developing and testing them.
• Manual Tools: For those who prefer a hands-on approach, ZAP offers tools that allow you to intercept and modify the HTTP/HTTPS messages sent between your browser and the server.
• Traditional and AJAX Spiders: These tools help you automatically discover new pages and parameters on a website.
• Passive Scanning: ZAP can passively scan traffic that passes through it without altering it, identifying potential vulnerabilities.
• Authentication Support: It supports multiple forms of authentication, making it easier to test applications that require login.