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
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
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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