Security Tools
Essential tools for security testing, vulnerability assessment, and defense
Web Application Testing
OWASP ZAP
Free, open-source web app security scanner
Perfect for beginners learning web security testing. Features automated scanning and manual testing tools.
Learn More →Burp Suite
Industry-standard web security testing platform
Professional tool for manual and automated security testing. Community edition available free.
Visit Site →Nikto
Web server vulnerability scanner
Command-line scanner that tests for dangerous files, outdated versions, and server misconfigurations.
GitHub →Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
SonarQube
Code quality and security analysis platform
Detects bugs, vulnerabilities, and code smells in 25+ languages. Community edition available.
Visit Site →Semgrep
Fast, open-source static analysis tool
Lightweight SAST scanner with custom rule support. Great for CI/CD integration.
Visit Site →Bandit
Python security linter
Designed to find common security issues in Python code. Easy to integrate into development workflows.
GitHub →Network Security
Nmap
Network discovery and security auditing
Essential tool for network mapping, port scanning, and service detection.
Visit Site →Wireshark
Network protocol analyzer
Deep packet inspection and analysis. Industry standard for network troubleshooting.
Visit Site →Metasploit
Penetration testing framework
Comprehensive framework for developing and executing exploit code.
Visit Site →Container & Cloud Security
Trivy
Container vulnerability scanner
Simple and comprehensive vulnerability scanner for containers and other artifacts.
GitHub →Checkov
Infrastructure as Code scanner
Static analysis for Terraform, CloudFormation, Kubernetes, and more.
Visit Site →Falco
Runtime security monitoring
Cloud-native runtime security tool for Kubernetes and containers.
Visit Site →Dependency Scanning
Snyk
Developer-first security platform
Find and fix vulnerabilities in dependencies, containers, and IaC configurations.
Visit Site →OWASP Dependency-Check
Software composition analysis
Identifies project dependencies and checks for known vulnerabilities.
Learn More →npm audit
Node.js dependency scanner
Built-in npm tool for identifying and fixing vulnerable dependencies.
Documentation →Tool Selection Guide
🎯 Define Your Needs
Choose tools based on your specific security testing requirements and skill level.
📚 Start Simple
Begin with beginner-friendly tools and gradually move to more advanced options.
🔄 Integrate Early
Incorporate security tools into your development workflow from the start.
Remember: Tools are only as effective as the person using them. Always use security tools ethically and with proper authorization.