Manual Testing Integration

Automated scanning identifies many vulnerabilities but manual testing remains essential for comprehensive security assessment. Use ZAP's proxy features to test business logic that automated tools cannot understand. Attempt to bypass multi-step workflows, manipulate prices in e-commerce applications, or access other users' data through parameter manipulation. These logical flaws often have more severe impact than technical vulnerabilities.

Session analysis through ZAP reveals security mechanisms that require manual verification. Identify all session tokens, anti-CSRF protections, and state management mechanisms. Test session fixation by providing known session IDs, verify timeout enforcement, and attempt session hijacking. Automated tools struggle with session management nuances that manual analysis readily identifies.

The Fuzzer tool bridges automated and manual testing for targeted parameter testing. After identifying interesting parameters through manual exploration, use the Fuzzer with custom payloads tailored to the application. This semi-automated approach efficiently tests specific vulnerability hypotheses while maintaining human insight into results interpretation.