OWASP Security-C4PO
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VisitOWASP Security-C4PO vs OWASP ZAP
What both publish
| Fact | OWASP Security-C4PO | OWASP ZAP |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | The project provides Docker images and a script that pulls and starts the services from Docker Hub. | ZAP publishes Docker images, including a bare image described as minimal and ideal for CI. |
| Project status | OWASP lists Security-C4PO as an incubator project. | ZAP says it has not been an OWASP project since August 2023 and identifies its current name as ZAP or ZAP by Checkmarx. |
| Purpose | Security-C4PO is an open-source web application for managing and documenting penetration tests. | ZAP is a web application scanner and proxy for security testing. |
| Reporting | It helps pentesters report security vulnerabilities and other risk-related findings and automatically build actionable reports. | Official report formats include HTML, JSON, XML, Markdown, PDF and SARIF variants. |
OWASP Security-C4PO plans
- Security-C4POFree
OWASP ZAP plans
- Free / open sourceFree
- ZAPFree
Pick OWASP Security-C4PO if…
Security-C4PO may suit beginners and teams looking for a free tool to document penetration tests. Self-hosting requires familiarity with its listed Docker and development requirements.
Pick OWASP ZAP if…
ZAP is intended for developers, testers new to security testing, and security testing specialists. Its automation and Docker options also suit teams incorporating scans into CI workflows.