Testing all Web applications for functionality and security.

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.
Instructions
• Read 14 Best Open Source Web Application Vulnerability Scanners.
• After you have 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 conduct the tests?
• Is there any benefit to having an outside company conduct the tests? Provide your rationale.