Sign upSign InSign upSign InRahul SharanFollowSystem Weakness--ListenShareCoding is more than just typing lines of text; it’s about ensuring your web applications are secure. One crucial aspect of security is protecting your web apps from vulnerabilities. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through integrating Owasp Zap (Zed Attack Proxy), a powerful tool for Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), with GitHub Actions.OWASP ZAP, also known as the Zed Attack Proxy, is a tool that helps you identify security vulnerabilities in your web applications. It works by simulating attacks on your web app to uncover weaknesses that malicious hackers could exploit. In essence, it acts like a security guard for your web applications, making sure they’re well-protected.GitHub Actions is a feature offered by GitHub, your developer’s best friend, that lets you automate various tasks in your software development workflow. Think of it as a virtual assistant for your coding tasks, like testing, building, and deploying your code automatically.Integrating OWASP ZAP with GitHub Actions is a smart move for several reasons:Now, let’s dive into the steps of how to set up OWASP ZAP in GitHub Actions.Here’s a step-by-step guide:Before you begin, make sure your web application is up and running, accessible via a URL. OWASP ZAP will need this URL to test your web app’s security.Let’s identify a test web application for running DAST scan. I ‘ll go to google and I’ll search for the test vulnerable application. Now this is a test one web application , which is a vulnerable web application available for testing.testphp.vulnweb.comStart by creating a repository for your project in GitHub. Let’s call it “GitHubAction_OWASP-ZAP-SCAN” After that clone the git repository in local system. Now, create a GitHub Actions workflow file (e.g., .github/workflows/owasp-zap-scan.yml) in your repository.Add Secrets to GitHubIn your GitHub repository, go to “Settings” > “Secrets” and add a secret named git_hub_token with the value of the token you generated.This keeps your token secure.Define the Workflow:Here’s workflow that use yaml:owasp-zap-scan.ymlThis workflow triggers an OWASP ZAP scan whenever changes are pushed to the main branch.Here’s what the code does step by step:In simpler terms, this code sets up an automated security scan for a web application every time there’s a code update in a GitHub repository. It uses a tool called OWASP ZAP to check for security issues in the web application, and the results of this scan can help identify and fix potential security problems in the application.Commit the workflow file and push it to your GitHub repository. GitHub Actions will automatically run the workflow, and you can view the scan results to identify any security vulnerabilities in your web app.Integrating OWASP ZAP with GitHub Actions is a straightforward way to enhance the security of your web applications. By following these steps, you ensure that your web apps remain protected from potential security threats. With OWASP ZAP as your security guard, you can develop web applications with confidence. Happy learning and stay secure!----System WeaknessGreetings! 👋 Welcome to my Medium profile. I'm Rahul Sharan, an enthusiastic and dedicated DevSecOps professional. ♾️Rahul Sharan--Mr JokarinSystem Weakness--2Haxez - Hacking Made EasyinSystem Weakness--1Rahul Sharan--Harshal JethwainCloud Native Daily--Krzysztof Pranczk--2Anas Eladly ( 0x3adly )--Aman PathakinDevOps.dev--Tabea Spahn--Rohit--1HelpStatusWritersBlogCareersPrivacyTermsAboutText to speechTeams