TOOLS FOR WEB APPLICATION SECURITY PART-2

INTRODUCTION:

Web application security is a central component of any web-based business. The global nature of the Internet exposes web properties to attack from different locations and various levels of scale and complexity. Web application security deals specifically with the security surrounding websites, web applications, and web services such as APIs. Below are some closed source tools that can be used for web application security:

CLOSED SOURCE TOOLS:

Burpsuite Pro:

BurpSuite is a powerful web application security testing tool. It identifies the attack surface of a web application and then uses these vulnerabilities to perform further attacks. This tool was developed by Portswigger. This tool acts as a man in the middle for all the requests to and from the target web application.

Nessus Pro:

Nessus is a network vulnerability scanner that uses the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures architecture for easy cross-linking between compliant security tools. Nessus has a modular architecture consisting of centralized servers that conduct scanning and remote clients that allow for administrator interaction.

Netsparker:

Netsparker can understand and scan any language, including Node.JS, Python, Ruby, PHP, .NET, and others. Netsparker’s online scanner works by scanning web applications for common security vulnerabilities like Cross-site Scripting (XSS), SQL injection, and others like those listed in the OWASP top risks. Netsparker’s exclusive Proof-Based Scanning™ sets it apart from the competition.

Acunetix:

Acunetix is a web application security tool that automatically performs a vulnerability assessment of a website or web application together with any server misconfigurations. Acunetix allows you to run security checks for thousands of vulnerabilities quickly and accurately on a regular basis.

HP Checkmarx:

The Checkmarx Software Security Platform provides a centralized foundation for operating your suite of software security solutions for Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), and application security training and skills development.  The Checkmarx Software Security Platform provides the full scope of options: including private cloud and on-premises solutions.

Imperva Web Firewall:

Web application attacks deny services and steal sensitive data. Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF) analyzes and inspects requests coming into applications and stops these attacks. Protect your applications in the cloud and on-premises with the same set of security policies and management capabilities. Safely migrate apps while maintaining full protection. Imperva WAF is a key component of Imperva’s market-leading, full-stack application security solution, which brings defense-in-depth to a new level.