Ways to identify vulnerabilities in a website:
1. Conduct vulnerability assessment:
- identify vulnerabilities that may exist in the website's hardware, software, and network configurations. (example tools: Nessus, OpenVAS, Qualys, Burp Suite and Nmap)
2. Scan for common vulnerabilities:
-use automated scanning tools to scan a website for common vulnerabilities
(example: SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF))
3. Conduct manual testing:
- manually test a website for vulnerabilities by attempting to exploit known vulnerabilities or by attempting to identify new ones.
4. Use security tools and plugins:
- use security tools and plugins to help identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in a website.
(example: web application firewalls (WAFs) )
5. Stay up to date with security patches:
- keep website's software and systems up to date with the latest security patches and updates.
1. Conduct vulnerability assessment:
- identify vulnerabilities that may exist in the website's hardware, software, and network configurations. (example tools: Nessus, OpenVAS, Qualys, Burp Suite and Nmap)
2. Scan for common vulnerabilities:
-use automated scanning tools to scan a website for common vulnerabilities
(example: SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF))
3. Conduct manual testing:
- manually test a website for vulnerabilities by attempting to exploit known vulnerabilities or by attempting to identify new ones.
4. Use security tools and plugins:
- use security tools and plugins to help identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in a website.
(example: web application firewalls (WAFs) )
5. Stay up to date with security patches:
- keep website's software and systems up to date with the latest security patches and updates.