ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy) provides a free, open source web application security scanner with automation options and a community-driven add-ons marketplace.

Target Customer

Security professionals, developers, and teams exploring web application security; particularly newcomers to security testing as referenced by the Quick Start and introductory guidance.

Key Differentiator

Open source, community-based project with a GitHub Top 1000 ranking and an add-ons marketplace contributed by the community.

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Need for a free, open source tool to test web applications for security vulnerabilities.
2Desire for security testing automation capabilities.
3Desire for extensibility through community-contributed add-ons.

Key Features

1Web application security scanning (DAST).
2Automation options and documentation for automation.
3ZAP Marketplace with community add-ons.
4Beginner-oriented resources (Intro and Quick Start Guide).
5Comprehensive documentation, blog, and videos for ongoing learning.
6Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) capabilities (as recognized in related content).

Target Customer Industries

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Decision Makers

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Client Results

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Competitive Advantages

1Free and open source, lowering barriers to entry.
2Large, active community with a marketplace for add-ons.
3Widely used in the industry (described as the world’s most widely used web app scanner).
4Strong educational resources (docs, blog, videos) and a Quick Start road-map.

Key Benefits

1No-cost access to a widely used security scanner.

2Extensible through a marketplace of community add-ons.

3Supports security automation and provides learning resources.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) is a free, open source web application security scanner described as a community-based project; it is widely used and supports automation and extensions via add-ons.

Target Market

Developers and security professionals seeking an open source tool for testing and securing web applications.

Unique Value Proposition

A free, open source, community-driven web app security scanner with an extensible add-ons marketplace and built-in automation support.

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

Free and open source

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