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πŸ›‘οΈ HERMES GUI – User Guide

HERMES GUI is a simple and educational security analysis tool designed for beginner pentesters. It allows users to evaluate the security of a website by entering its URL and provides checks based on OWASP standards.

πŸš€ How does it work?

  1. Enter the URL to analyze

    • In the main field labeled β€œEnter the URL of the site to analyze...”, type the website address you want to analyze.
    • Click the πŸ” icon on the right to start the scan.

  2. View the results

    • Once the scan is complete, the results will be displayed in the center of the screen.
    • Detected vulnerabilities will be listed and mapped to OWASP recommendations.

πŸ“‹ Integrated OWASP List

On the right panel, the site features an interactive list of OWASP criteria (e.g., V1 – Architecture):

  • βœ… Verified items are marked.
  • β­• Unverified items are indicated.
  • πŸ“– Click an item to view its full details (e.g., V1.1.1, V1.1.2, etc.).

❓ Who are we?

This project was created by Epitech students as part of their final-year capstone project. The goal is to make cybersecurity:

  • more accessible,
  • educational,
  • and hands-on for learners.

πŸ”— Visit their GitHub or click the GitHub button at the bottom left of the site.

πŸ“š Documentation

  • To learn more about how it works or to contribute:
    • Click on Documentation (bottom-left corner)
    • Or access the project site via the Website button

πŸ› οΈ Technologies Used (according to the page)

  • Clean dark mode interface
  • OWASP integration
  • Automated URL-based security analysis
  • Licensed under MIT

βœ… Best Practices

  • Only scan websites you have permission to analyze.
  • Use this tool in an ethical and educational context.
  • Complement your analysis with professional tools for a complete audit.

πŸ“ž Support / Contact

If you encounter bugs or wish to suggest improvements, use the project’s GitHub to open an issue.