ACUNETIX

INTRODUCTION

A web application security tool used to identify vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS), which may compromise confidentiality and integrity.

INSTALLATION SET UP

Step 1:

Visit official website to download.

Step 2:

This screen welcomes the user to begin installing Acunetix 11 by clicking "Next".

Step 3:

User must accept the terms to proceed with installation.

Step 4:

Setting up admin access for Acunetix 11 trial with email and password.

Step 5:

User selects destination folder and clicks "Install" to begin setup.

Step 6:

Customizing the Acunetix server port during setup and default port 13443 is selected.

Step 7:

Creating a desktop shortcut for Acunetix 11 during installation setup.

Step 8:

Ready to install Acunetix 11 with admin setup and default server port configured.

Step 9:

Acunetix 11 installation completed successfully and ready to launch the application.

Step 10:

Acunetix interface opened successfully on localhost.

DEMO MANUAL

Step 1:

Upon login, the application will lead the user to the dashboard.

Step 2:

Add target website by going to the “Targets” tab then clicking “Create a new Target”.

Step 3:

Enter a URL. For example: http://testphp.vulnweb.com/. After that, click “Add Target ".

Step 4:

Target info page will be displayed, in this page. Click “Scan".

Step 5:

Select Scan type, any scan type is fine but “Full Scan” is recommended. Then click “Create Scan”.

Step 6:

The user can view scan progress when the screen show scanning status. The page will display information such as: “Target Information”, “Latest Alerts”, and “Discovered Hosts”.

Step 7:

Once scanning is completed, go to “Generate Report” to view scan analysis. Choose “Quick” for the template.

Step 8:

Once report is successfully generated, user can finally download the pdf version of the analysis.

Step 9:

Once downloaded, user can view the scan analysis.

ANALYSIS ON CIA

Acunetix is an automatic tool that checks web applications for security problems. It helps find common issues like SQL injection and XSS so teams can fix them early and protect the website from attacks and data leaks.

💡Confidentiality

Detection of Data Exposure Issues

Acunetix can scans web applications to find security weaknesses such as SQL injection, unsafe data storage, or poor access control that could let attackers see sensitive data that helps to protect important and company information.

Protect Sensitive Data

Acunetix helps make sure private information like usernames, passwords, personal details, and payment data are well protected by lowering the risk of data leaks or unauthorized access.

💡Integrity

Finding Input Validation Problems

It makes sure that a hacker cannot enter a database covertly and change or remove records by identifying vulnerabilities like SQL Injection.

Keeping Data Accurate

Acunetix helps developers find problems in server-side data processing so database records and application logic are not changed by mistake or by attackers.

💡 Availability

Finding Possible Denial-of-Service Risks

Acunetix can detect weaknesses or wrong settings that attackers could use to overload a web server and cause the website to go down.

Making Web Applications More Reliable

It has a network scanner that checks for open ports and outdated services on the server. It helps prevent Remote Code Execution (RCE) attacks that could delete files or shut down the web application.

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