CompTIA PenTest+ Practice Test

Which of the following performs passive analysis along with automated testing for web vulnerabilities?

1. SQLmap

2. Burp Suite Community Edition

3. BeEF

4. OWASP ZAP

The correct answer is: Burp Suite Community Edition

Burp Suite Community Edition is a well-known tool designed for security professionals to analyze and assess the security of web applications. It provides a comprehensive suite of features, including support for passive and active analysis of web vulnerabilities. Passive analysis in Burp Suite involves monitoring the traffic between the client and the server without actively probing the application for vulnerabilities. This means it can identify issues by simply observing the data being transmitted, such as parameter values and response codes. The automated testing feature allows users to quickly scan and identify potential vulnerabilities within a web application by sending a series of predefined requests. This combination helps identify common vulnerabilities efficiently, making it a valuable tool for penetration testers. Other tools mentioned have different focuses or capabilities. SQLmap specializes in automating the process of detecting and exploiting SQL injection flaws, but it does not perform passive analysis. BeEF (Browser Exploitation Framework) primarily focuses on browser exploitation and social engineering attacks rather than passive analysis of web vulnerabilities. OWASP ZAP does offer both passive and active scanning capabilities, similar to Burp Suite; however, it may not be as tailored for automated testing in its community version, which might make specific automated testing features less prominent than in Burp Suite. Thus, the distinct design of Burp Suite makes