What is ZAP?
It is a free, open-source penetration testing tool. It is designed specifically for testing web applications and is both flexible and extensible.
ZAP is a tool in the Penetration Testing Tools category of a tech stack.
Who uses ZAP?
Companies
13 companies reportedly use ZAP in their tech stacks, including Labs, Quality assurance, and DevOps.
Developers
42 developers on StackShare have stated that they use ZAP.
ZAP Integrations
ZAP's Features
- Open source
- Cross platform (it even runs on a Raspberry Pi!)
- Easy to install (using a multi-platform installer builder)
- Completely free (no paid for 'Pro' version)
- Ease of use a priority
- Comprehensive help pages
- Fully internationalized
ZAP Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to ZAP?
Nix
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Infection Monkey
An open source security tool for testing a data center's resiliency to perimeter breaches and internal server infection. The Monkey uses various methods to self propagate across a data center and reports success to a centralized Monkey Island server.
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