  This research study is built upon cybersecurity audits and investigates the
optimization of an Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Top 10
algorithm for Web Applications (WA) security audits using Vulnerability
Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) processes. The study places
particular emphasis on enhancing the VAPT process by optimizing the OWASP
algorithm. To achieve this, the research utilizes desk documents to gain
knowledge of WA cybersecurity audits and their associated tools. It also delves
into archives to explore VAPT processes and identify techniques, methods, and
tools for VAPT automation. Furthermore, the research proposes a prototype
optimization that streamlines the two steps of VAPT using the OWASP Top 10
algorithm through an experimental procedure. The results are obtained within a
virtual environment, which employs black box testing methods as the primary
means of data acquisition and analysis. In this experimental setting, the OWASP
algorithm demonstrates an impressive level of precision, achieving a precision
rate exceeding 90%. It effectively covers all researched vulnerabilities, thus
justifying its optimization. This research contributes significantly to the
enhancement of the OWASP algorithm and benefits the offensive security
community. It plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance processes for
professionals and analysts in the security and software development fields.
