Barrion vs OWASP ZAP
Barrion and OWASP ZAP both target web applications but in different ways. Barrion runs passive, read-only checks (headers, TLS, config) that are safe for production and built for continuous monitoring. ZAP is an active scanner that crawls and attacks the app to find OWASP-style vulnerabilities. Here’s how they differ and when to use each.
Comparison at a glance
| Aspect | Barrion | OWASP ZAP |
|---|---|---|
| Scan type | Passive (read-only), no attack payloads, production-safe | Active: crawl, spider, and attack requests to find vulnerabilities |
| What it finds | Misconfigurations, TLS/headers, cookies, exposure, drift | XSS, SQLi, broken auth, and other OWASP Top 10 style issues |
| Use case | Continuous monitoring, compliance, audit evidence, zero risk | Security testing in dev/staging, pentest support, CI pipelines |
| Setup | SaaS, enter URL and run or schedule | Self-hosted or API, requires install and config |
| Remediation | Step-by-step fixes per finding, export PDF/CSV | Findings with references, manual or scripted follow-up |
| Cost | Free tier, paid for monitoring and alerts | Free, open source |
Who Barrion is best for
Teams that want always-on web app security checks in production, clear remediation without running attack tools, and audit-ready reports. Good for engineering teams who cannot run active scans against live sites.
Who OWASP ZAP is best for
Teams that want a free, powerful DAST tool for testing in non-production, CI/CD, or manual pentests. Good for developers and security testers who are comfortable running active scans.
Summary
Barrion and ZAP can complement each other. Use Barrion for continuous, passive monitoring and compliance. Use ZAP for active vulnerability testing in staging or pipelines. Barrion does not replace ZAP for active DAST, and ZAP does not replace Barrion for production-safe, ongoing monitoring.
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