Security Testing Tools in Cybersecurity

            
 

            

        

          






  
What are Security Testing Tools

  
Security testing tools are essential for identifying vulnerabilities and weaknesses in software, systems, and networks. They help organizations assess their security posture and mitigate potential risks.


  
Sample List of Security Testing tools

  

    

    Tool Name
    Description
    Classification
    

    

    Nmap
    Network discovery and security auditing tool
    Network Scanner
    

    

    Nessus
    Vulnerability scanner for identifying vulnerabilities in systems and applications
    Vulnerability Scanner
    

    

    OpenVAS
    Open-source vulnerability assessment framework
    Vulnerability Scanner
    

    

    Metasploit
    Penetration testing framework with exploit development capabilities
    Penetration Testing Tool
    

    

    Burp Suite
    Web application security testing platform
    Penetration Testing Tool
    

    

    OWASP ZAP
    Open-source web application security scanner
    Penetration Testing Tool
    

    

    Checkmarx
    Static application security testing (SAST) tool
    SAST Tool
    

    

    Veracode
    SAST and dynamic application security testing (DAST) tool
    SAST/DAST Tool
    

    

    SonarQube
    Continuous code quality and security analysis platform
    SAST Tool
    

    

    Appium
    Open-source mobile app automation framework
    Mobile Application Security Testing (MAST) Tool
    

    

    MobSF
    Mobile Security Framework for analyzing Android/iOS apps
    MAST Tool
    

    

    ModSecurity
    Open-source web application firewall (WAF)
    Web Application Firewall
    

    

    Snort
    Open-source intrusion detection system (IDS)
    Intrusion Detection System
    

    

    Wireshark
    Network protocol analyzer for capturing and inspecting network traffic
    Packet Analyzer
    

    

    Kali Linux
    Penetration testing and security auditing Linux distribution
    Penetration Testing Platform
    

    

    Nikto
    Open-source web server scanner
    Web Application Scanner
    

    

    SQLMap
    Open-source tool for automated SQL injection and database takeover
    Penetration Testing Tool
    

    

    OWASP Broken Link Checker
    Checks for broken links and other web vulnerabilities
    Web Application Scanner
    

    

    Fortify
    Static and dynamic application security testing tool
    SAST/DAST Tool
    

    

    Selenium
    Web application automation tool (can be used for security testing)
    Web Application Testing Tool
    

    


    
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