Integrating third-party tools for enhanced functionality

This section covers the process of using Python so that you can include the popular web application security scanner ZAP in your security workflow. You can speed up vulnerability assessments and easily incorporate them into your development cycle by automating ZAP scans. We chose ZAP because it is the most widely used web application scanner on the market, is open source, and is extremely powerful. Additionally, we’ll explore how to leverage CI/CD for automation and how to integrate Beagle Security, a proprietary automated penetration testing tool for web applications and APIs.

ZAP is a widely used open source web application security scanner. It helps in identifying security vulnerabilities in web applications during the development and testing phases. ZAP provides a range of features, including automated scanning, passive scanning, active scanning, and API access, making it an excellent tool for integrating into automated...