How to Install OWASP ZAP on Kali Linux?

What is OWASP ZAP?

OWASP ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy) is a completely free, open-source web application security scanner used to find vulnerabilities in web applications. It is widely utilized by penetration testers, security engineers, and web developers. Here’s how to install this tool on Kali Linux:

1. Open the terminal by simultaneously pressing “Ctrl + Alt + t” on your keyboard.

2. Update your local package repository

sudo apt update

3. Install OWASP ZAP by running the following command:

sudo apt install zaproxy -y

4. Start the application by searching for “zap” in the application menu or by running the command zaproxy in the terminal.

zaproxy

That’s it! This is how you install OWASP ZAP on Kali Linux