Getting Started with OWASP ZAP

For web app vulnerability scanning using automated and manual checks - Using Test Evolve Halo for expert reporting.
Introduction to OWASP ZAP and Web Application Security
- Overview of ZAP's role in security testing, common web vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10), and why automated scanning is essential for modern web applications.

Setting Up OWASP ZAP Environment
- Installation process, initial configuration, proxy setup for intercepting traffic, and configuring browsers to work with ZAP for effective testing.

Automated Vulnerability Scanning with ZAP
- Running automated scans and interpreting automated scan results and findings.

Manual Testing Techniques and Active Scanning
- Using ZAP's manual testing features, intercepting and modifying requests, performing active vulnerability checks, and combining manual exploration with automated tools.

Professional Reporting with Halo Integration
- Generating comprehensive reports, customizing findings for different audiences, using Halo for expert-level reporting and documentation, and best practices for presenting security findings to stakeholders.