CIS 542 DB7

"Testing Websites" 

It  is important to test all Web applications for functionality and  security. The Rough Auditing Tool for Security (RATS) is an open source  tool used for this purpose, however it is accompanied by many other new  tools. 

• Review the 14 Best Open Source Web Application Vulnerability Scanners [updated for 2018], found at http://resources.infosecinstitute.com/14-popular-Web-application-vulnerability-scanners/#gref. After you’ve reviewed the document, select two  of your favorite tools, and compare and contrast the tools and  determine the pros and cons for each of them. How often should security  testing be conducted on a company’s Website, and how should they conduct  the tests? What will happen if you don’t? Is there any benefit to  having an outside company conduct the test? Provide your rationale. What is the advantage of using multiple tools when testing for vulnerabilities?