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Quick Answer: Integrate OWASP ZAP into CI/CD by: (1) installing ZAP Docker image, (2) running a baseline scan, (3) parsing the report for high-severity vulnerabilities, (4) failing the build if critical issues are found.

What is OWASP ZAP?

OWASP ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy) is a free, open-source security tool that scans web applications for SQL injection, XSS, insecure configurations, and OWASP Top 10 risks.

ZAP Baseline Scan in GitHub Actions

# .github/workflows/security-scan.yml
- name: ZAP Baseline Scan
  uses: zaproxy/[email protected]
  with:
    target: 'https://staging.example.com'
    rules_file_name: 'zap-rules.tsv'

Interpreting ZAP Results

Risk Level Action Example
High Block deployment SQL Injection, RCE
Medium Review before release XSS, CSRF
Low Log for improvement Cookie without Secure flag

Training Resources

Master API testing with SkilBrill API Testing Training.

FAQ

Does ZAP replace manual penetration testing?

No. ZAP catches known patterns. Manual testing finds business logic flaws and complex attacks.