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Zed Attack Proxy Cookbook

Hacking tactics, techniques, and procedures for testing web applications and APIs

Nestor TorresRSAA

Created by Nestor Torres, Ryan Soper, Ahmed Almoailu

Explore practical ways to secure web applications and APIs using the OWASP Zed Attack Proxy tool. Learn how to identify vulnerabilities, run penetration tests, and integrate security checks into your development workflow. Gain hands-on experience with real-world techniques for strengthening your organization's defenses.

Packt | Mar 2023 | 284 min

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LevelExpert
CategoriesCybersecurity, Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing, Burp Suite

What You Will Learn

You will work through practical, step-by-step exercises that guide you from setting up ZAP to performing advanced penetration tests. Each section focuses on actionable tasks, so you can immediately apply what you learn to real web applications and APIs. By the end, you will confidently use ZAP for both manual and automated security testing.

Key Features

  • Set up and configure ZAP for effective web application and API security testing
  • Identify and exploit vulnerabilities using advanced penetration testing techniques
  • Integrate ZAP into CI/CD pipelines to automate security assessments

Target Audience

Ideal for cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, and DevSecOps engineers with a basic understanding of security concepts. If you want to deepen your skills in web application testing or automate security in your development process, this content will help you achieve those goals.

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