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Tools Description

The following tools make up the automated pentesting pipeline.

Naabu​

  • Functionality: Naabu is a port scanning tool used for identifying open ports on a target host or IP range, crucial for initial reconnaissance in penetration testing.
  • Capabilities:
    • Fast Scanning: Utilizes a high-speed, asynchronous approach for efficient port scanning.
    • Multiple Output Formats: Supports text, JSON, and XML formats for integration with other tools.
    • Flexible Target Specification: Capable of scanning individual hosts, IP ranges, or CIDR notations.
    • Custom Port Ranges: Allows scanning specific port ranges or using standard lists of common ports.
  • Updates: Regularly updated for performance improvements and new features.

HTTPx​

  • Functionality: HTTPx is a powerful HTTP toolkit for web server fingerprinting, crucial for identifying web technologies and analyzing responses from web servers.
  • Capabilities:
    • High-Speed HTTP Detection: Efficient in analyzing HTTP servers and responses.
    • Status Code Retrieval: Collects HTTP status codes to identify live hosts and valid endpoints.
    • Custom Headers and Methods: Supports advanced HTTP requests for detailed analysis.
    • Automation-Friendly: Easily integrates into automated workflows and pipelines.
  • Updates: Continuously updated with enhancements for speed, accuracy, and additional features.

Nuclei​

  • Functionality: Nuclei is a template-based vulnerability scanner, essential for detecting known vulnerabilities using predefined and community-driven templates.
  • Capabilities:
    • Extensive Template Library: Wide range of continuously updated templates for various vulnerabilities.
    • Custom Template Creation: Allows creation of tailored templates for specific environment needs.
    • Broad Vulnerability Coverage: Capable of scanning a variety of security weaknesses and exposures.
    • Integration-Ready: Designed to fit seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Updates: Community and developers regularly update templates and tool features.

Greenbone Community Edition (OpenVAS)​

  • Functionality: Greenbone CE, known as OpenVAS, is a full-featured vulnerability scanner for comprehensive assessments of networks, hosts, and applications.
  • Capabilities:
    • Wide Range of Tests: Offers a broad spectrum of network and application vulnerability tests.
    • Regular Feed Updates: The vulnerability feed is frequently updated for new threats.
    • Scan Customization: Supports various scan configurations and scheduling.
    • Detailed Reporting: Generates comprehensive reports for compliance and remediation planning.
  • Updates: Maintained with regular updates to the vulnerability feed and software enhancements.

ZAP Proxy​

  • Functionality: ZAP Proxy is an intercepting proxy for dynamic application security testing (DAST), vital for identifying vulnerabilities in web applications.
  • Capabilities:
    • Passive and Active Scanning: Provides both passive scanning (traffic analysis) and active scanning (direct testing).
    • Comprehensive Web App Mapping: Includes tools like Spider and AJAX Spider for thorough application mapping.
    • Supports Various Authentication Types: Handles different web application authentication mechanisms.
    • Extensibility: Offers a range of plugins and extensions for additional functionalities.
  • Updates: Regularly updated with new features and security tests.

Defect Dojo​

  • Functionality: Defect Dojo is a security program and vulnerability management tool. It centralizes and streamlines the management of security programs, allowing for efficient tracking, measurement, and reporting of vulnerabilities.
  • Capabilities:
    • Vulnerability Management: Enables tracking and management of vulnerabilities discovered across different tools and tests.
    • Reporting and Metrics: Offers comprehensive reporting features for understanding security postures and metrics.
    • Integration with CI/CD: Seamlessly integrates with CI/CD pipelines for automated importing of scan results.
    • Customization and Flexibility: Allows customizations to fit various workflow requirements and integrates with other tools via APIs.
  • Updates: Regularly updated with enhancements for functionality, usability, and security.