How Web Apps Get Hacked (OWASP ZAP Beginner Guide)

Learn how to secure web applications using OWASP ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy) in this ultimate beginner’s guide to web security.

In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how ethical hackers and security professionals use OWASP ZAP to find vulnerabilities, analyze risks, and improve application security. Whether you’re brand new to cybersecurity or a developer looking to strengthen your defenses, this video will walk you through the essentials without overwhelming jargon.

🔍 What you’ll learn in this video

What OWASP ZAP is and why it’s widely used in web security

How to set up OWASP ZAP for the first time

Running your first vulnerability scan on a web application

How to read and understand scan results

Common web vulnerabilities ZAP detects

Practical steps to fix and reduce security risks

🛡️ Ethical Disclaimer

This video is for educational purposes only. Always ensure you have explicit permission before scanning or testing any system you do not own. Unauthorized testing is illegal and unethical. Use these skills responsibly to secure and protect systems, not exploit them.

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