Burp Suite Basics A Beginner's Guide To Tools & Features

What you'll learn
Understand the purpose of Burp Suite in web application testing
Install and set up Burp Suite Community Edition correctly
Navigate and understand all major Burp Suite tabs and tools
Learn basic usage of Decoder, Intruder, Repeater, Proxy, Target, Turbo intruder and Comparer
Requirements
No prior experience with Burp Suite is required
Familiarity with using a web browser (Chrome or Firefox)
Interest in web application security and testing
Description
Do you want to get started with Burp Suite, the leading tool for analyzing and testing web application traffic? This course is designed specifically for beginners, guiding you step by step through Burp Suite's tools, tabs, and workflows in a safe and controlled environment.In this course, you will learn how to capture, inspect, and analyze web traffic, understand the role of Proxy, Repeater, Intruder, Decoder, and Comparer tabs, and explore key features that make Burp Suite a powerful tool for web testing. You'll gain hands-on experience with safe, authorized examples, so you can learn effectively without touching real-world websites.Whether you're a QA engineer, developer, student, or aspiring cybersecurity enthusiast, this course provides the foundation you need to become confident using Burp Suite for web application analysis and learning purposes.What you'll learnUnderstand the purpose of Burp Suite and its main featuresInstall and configure Burp Suite Community Edition on Windows, macOS, or LinuxConfigure Firefox and Chrome to work with Burp Suite ProxyCapture and analyze HTTP/HTTPS requests and responsesUse Repeater to manually test requestsExplore Intruder and Turbo Intruder for automated request testingEncode and decode data using the Decoder tabCompare requests and responses using the Comparer tabLearn ethical and safe testing practicesBuild a strong foundation for further web application security learningRequirementsNo prior experience with Burp Suite requiredBasic understanding of how websites work (optional)A computer with WindowsAbility to install free software (Burp Suite Community Edition)Curiosity to explore web traffic analysis and testing toolsWho this course is forBeginners who want to learn Burp Suite from scratchQA engineers, developers, or students wanting to understand web requests and responsesAspiring cybersecurity or penetration testing learners starting their journeyAnyone curious about how web traffic works using real toolsWhy take this courseThis course is hands-on, beginner-friendly, and safe. You will gain practical experience in understanding web application traffic, learning Burp Suite's tools, and building a strong foundation for more advanced topics in web security and testing-all in an ethical and controlled environment.
Beginners who want to learn Burp Suite from scratch,Students interested in web application security fundamentals
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