Advanced Web Application Penetration Testing with Burp Suite from Pluralsight

Burp suite can help improve your penetration testing. This is an advanced course designed to expand your knowledge of the Burp Suite product to utilize many of the lesser known features offered in the tool.

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makes automation, data exfiltration, and customization techniques possible to help make you an even better pentester?

This advanced course,

, is designed to expand your knowledge of the Burp Suite product to utilize many of the lesser known features offered in the tool.

You will learn How to:

Burp Suite is a set of cybersecurity tools used for performing penetration testing of web applications.

In this course you will learn advanced web application penetration testing techniques, primarily via the Burp Suite. Some topics covered include:

This course is for anyone interested in learning advanced web application penetration testing with Burp Suite. If you are a mid-to-senior level developer or pentester looking to improve your penetration testing with advanced Burp Suite features, then this course is for you.

This is an advanced level course, so it does assume prior experience with penetration testing and Burp Suite. Before taking this course you should look at the basic version of the course called

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Setting up Your Burp Suite Environment for This Course

Hybrid Spidering Your Web Application

Exploiting Vulnerabilities in Your Web Application

Integrating Burp and File Attacks

Writing Your Own Burp Extension and Exercising Automation

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Course strengthens an existing foundation for intermediate learners

Examines x, which is highly relevant to y

Develops x and y, which are core skills for z

Taught by x, who is recognized for their work in x

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Advanced Web Application Penetration Testing with Burp Suite with these activities:

Review Burp Suite basics

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Start by reviewing the fundamental concepts of Burp Suite. This will help you build a strong foundation for the more advanced topics covered in this course.

Browse courses on Penetration Testing Tools

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Read through the documentation for Burp Suite.
Watch some tutorial videos on YouTube.
Take a practice course on Burp Suite.

Attend a cybersecurity conference

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Engage with experts in the field to enhance your professional network and stay abreast of the latest trends in penetration testing.

Browse courses on Web Application Security

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Research and identify upcoming cybersecurity conferences.
Register for a conference that aligns with your interests.
Attend the conference, participate in sessions, and network with attendees.

Follow a Burp Suite tutorial

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Complete a structured tutorial on Burp Suite to gain a deeper understanding of its features and capabilities.

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Search for a comprehensive Burp Suite tutorial online.
Follow the tutorial step-by-step, taking notes and trying out the techniques.
Complete the exercises and challenges included in the tutorial.

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Join a Burp Suite study group

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Collaborate with other students to discuss concepts, share knowledge, and work through challenges.

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Search for online or local Burp Suite study groups.
Join a group that aligns with your learning style and schedule.
Participate actively in discussions and contribute to the group's knowledge.

Create a Burp Suite resource collection

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Organize a collection of useful links, articles, videos, and other resources related to Burp Suite.

Browse courses on Security Tools

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Search for valuable resources on Burp Suite.
Categorize and organize the resources in a logical manner.
Share your collection with fellow students.

Write a blog post about Burp Suite

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Create a blog post as a way to consolidate your newfound knowledge and share it with a wider audience.

Browse courses on Web Application Penetration Testing

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Choose a specific topic related to Burp Suite.
Research the topic thoroughly.
Write a well-organized and informative blog post.

Conduct practice penetration tests

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Engage in practice penetration tests to enhance your skills and identify areas for improvement.

Browse courses on Vulnerability Scanning

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Set up a target web application for testing.
Use Burp Suite to scan the web application for vulnerabilities.
Exploit the identified vulnerabilities to gain access to the web application.

Build a Burp Suite extension

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Create a custom Burp Suite extension to automate tasks and enhance your penetration testing capabilities.

Browse courses on Web Application Security

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Identify a need or problem that can be solved with a Burp Suite extension.
Design and develop the extension using Java or Python.
Test and debug the extension.
Share your extension with the community.

Career center

Learners who complete Advanced Web Application Penetration Testing with Burp Suite will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Security Engineer

A Security Engineer designs, implements, and maintains security measures to protect an organization's networks and data. This course can provide Security Engineers with advanced techniques for web application penetration testing using Burp Suite, a widely used tool in the industry. By mastering these techniques, Security Engineers can strengthen their ability to secure web applications from cyber threats.

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Information Security Analyst

An Information Security Analyst is responsible for the assessment and protection of an organization's information assets. They identify, analyze, and mitigate risks to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. This course can help Information Security Analysts enhance their ability to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in web applications, a critical aspect of information security.

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Penetration Tester

A Penetration Tester is responsible for identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks. This course is tailored for Penetration Testers seeking to enhance their skills in web application penetration testing. It provides advanced techniques for using Burp Suite, a powerful tool for identifying and exploiting web application vulnerabilities.

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Cybersecurity Architect

A Cybersecurity Architect designs and implements security solutions to protect an organization's infrastructure and data. This course can help Cybersecurity Architects gain in-depth knowledge of advanced web application penetration testing techniques. By understanding how to identify and exploit vulnerabilities, Cybersecurity Architects can make informed decisions about implementing security measures to protect web applications.

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Security Consultant

A Security Consultant provides professional advice and guidance on security matters to organizations. This course can equip Security Consultants with advanced web application penetration testing skills. By mastering the techniques taught in this course, Security Consultants can enhance their ability to assess and mitigate security risks in web applications, providing valuable insights to their clients.

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Ethical Hacker

An Ethical Hacker is a cybersecurity professional who legally penetrates computer systems and networks to identify and exploit vulnerabilities. This course can empower Ethical Hackers with advanced web application penetration testing skills using Burp Suite. By mastering these techniques, Ethical Hackers can enhance their ability to identify and mitigate security risks in web applications.

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Web Developer

A Web Developer designs, develops, and maintains websites and web applications. This course can provide Web Developers with a comprehensive understanding of web application security. By learning advanced penetration testing techniques using Burp Suite, Web Developers can gain valuable insights into potential vulnerabilities and take proactive measures to secure their web applications.

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Network Security Engineer

A Network Security Engineer designs, implements, and maintains security measures for computer networks. This course can provide Network Security Engineers with a deeper understanding of web application security. By gaining expertise in advanced penetration testing techniques using Burp Suite, Network Security Engineers can strengthen the security of networks and protect them from web-based threats.

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Information Technology Manager

An Information Technology Manager oversees the planning, implementation, and maintenance of an organization's information technology systems. This course can provide Information Technology Managers with a comprehensive understanding of web application security. By gaining knowledge in advanced penetration testing techniques using Burp Suite, Information Technology Managers can make informed decisions about implementing security measures and protecting their organization's web applications.

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Risk Analyst

A Risk Analyst identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks to an organization. This course can provide Risk Analysts with valuable knowledge in web application security. By gaining expertise in advanced penetration testing techniques using Burp Suite, Risk Analysts can enhance their ability to assess and manage risks associated with web applications.

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Systems Administrator

A Systems Administrator maintains and manages computer systems and networks. This course can equip Systems Administrators with advanced skills in web application security. By learning penetration testing techniques using Burp Suite, Systems Administrators can enhance the security of the systems they manage and protect against web-based attacks.

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Computer Scientist

A Computer Scientist researches and develops new computing technologies and applications. This course can provide Computer Scientists with valuable knowledge in web application security. By gaining expertise in advanced penetration testing techniques using Burp Suite, Computer Scientists can contribute to the development of more secure and robust web applications.

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Software Engineer

A Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software applications. This course can enhance the skills of Software Engineers in web application security. By learning advanced penetration testing techniques using Burp Suite, Software Engineers can improve the security and reliability of the software applications they develop.

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Database Administrator

A Database Administrator manages and maintains databases. This course can provide Database Administrators with a deeper understanding of web application security. By learning advanced penetration testing techniques using Burp Suite, Database Administrators can improve the security of databases and protect them from web-based threats.

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Business Analyst

A Business Analyst analyzes business processes and develops solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. This course may provide Business Analysts with a basic understanding of web application security. By learning about penetration testing techniques using Burp Suite, Business Analysts can gain insights into potential security risks and consider them during business process analysis.

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