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Manual Scanning with ZAP

This course will teach you how to configure ZAP in a Kali environment, perform manual and automated scans and understand the results.

Beginner
33m

Created by Mike Woolard

Last Updated Nov 03, 2025

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Manual Scanning with ZAP

This course will teach you how to configure ZAP in a Kali environment, perform manual and automated scans and understand the results.

Beginner
33m

Created by Mike Woolard

Last Updated Nov 03, 2025

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What you'll learn

Web applications are frequent targets for attackers, and identifying vulnerabilities early is critical for defense. In this course, Manual Scanning with ZAP, you’ll gain the ability to detect security issues in web apps using OWASP ZAP. First, you’ll explore how to configure ZAP in a Kali Linux environment. Next, you’ll discover how to perform both manual and automated vulnerability scans. Finally, you’ll learn how to analyze the results to identify common web security flaws. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of ZAP scanning needed to conduct basic web application assessments and interpret findings effectively.

Manual Scanning with ZAP
Beginner
33m
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Mike Woolard - Pluralsight course - Manual Scanning with ZAP
Mike Woolard
19 courses 4.5 author rating 306 ratings

Mike is an information security manager who has worked in the IT field for 17+ years. The focus of Mike's career now centers on pentesting and risk assessments. An active member in the infosec community and attends or speaks at various conferences.

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