Vulnerability Scanning

Vulnerability scanning automates the process of identifying known vulnerabilities in web applications and infrastructure.

Types of Scanners

• Network scanners - Nmap, Nessus, OpenVAS
• Web application scanners - OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Nuclei
• Specialized scanners - SQLMap, XSStrike, Nikto

Best Practices

• Scan regularly and after changes
• Verify findings manually (reduce false positives)
• Combine automated scanning with manual testing
• Document all findings with severity ratings