How to Perform Pen Testing with OWASP ZAP?

What is ZAP?

Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) is a free, open-source penetration testing tool being maintained under the umbrella of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). ZAP is designed specifically for testing web applications and is both flexible and extensible.

ZAP Features:

Zap tool has various features. Experienced quality assurance experts can use it in multiple ways, while the beginner can utilize it in a simple way. Here are a few basic features:

• Easy to install on your PC.

• Cross Platform (Mac, Linux, Docker etc.)

• Easy to use also runs in Headless mode.

• Fully documented.

• There are Free Add-ons.

• Free tool more powerful execution.

ZAP Mode:

Zap tool has total 4 modes available. Each mode has a different effect and different use. It is important to know what these modes are and how they are useful.

• Safe - no potentially dangerous operations permitted.

• Protected - you can only perform (potentially) dangerous actions on URLs in the Scope.

• Standard - as in previous releases, you can do anything in your system.

• ATTACK - new nodes that are in Scope Actively scanned as soon as they are discovered on your PC

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