Website script security settings and security certificate

Website security scanning involves evaluating a website for vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. Here are the main steps and tools typically involved in the process:

Reconnaissance and Information Gathering:

Collect information about the website's domain, server, and technologies used. Tools: Whois lookup, nslookup, and online resources like BuiltWith.

Vulnerability Scanning:

Use automated tools to scan the website for known vulnerabilities, such as outdated software, misconfigurations, or common security flaws (e.g., SQL injection, XSS). Tools: OWASP ZAP, Nikto, Nessus, Acunetix, OpenVAS.

Manual Testing:

Manually check for vulnerabilities that automated tools might miss, such as logic flaws or complex vulnerabilities. Techniques: Manual SQL injection testing, XSS testing, checking for authentication flaws.

Penetration Testing:

Simulate attacks to exploit vulnerabilities found during scanning. Tools: Metasploit, Burp Suite.
Analysis and Reporting: Analyze the results from automated tools and manual testing. Generate a report that includes identified vulnerabilities, their severity, and recommendations for remediation.