September 2018
Intermediate to advanced
358 pages
9h 6m
English
Overview
Burp Suite Cookbook is your guide to mastering web application security using the Burp Suite platform. Through practical recipes, you will learn how to use Burp's many tools, from Spider to Decoder, to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in web applications, ensuring robust security measures.
What this Book will help me do
- Learn to configure Burp Suite optimally for your testing environment.
- Master testing authentication mechanisms and authorization controls.
- Explore advanced testing techniques such as business logic and client-side vulnerabilities.
- Understand how to test for complex attacks like SSRF and unrestricted file uploads.
- Gain skills in extending Burp's capabilities using extensions for specific scenarios.
Author(s)
Dr. Sunny Wear is a seasoned security professional with years of experience in web application penetration testing. She holds multiple certifications in the field and has been extensively involved with teaching and consulting on application security. Her writing is informed by practical knowledge and a hands-on approach to using Burp Suite for real-world web security.
Who is it for?
This book is ideal for security professionals, penetration testers, or developers with an interest in gaining hands-on experience in web application security testing. Readers should have basic knowledge of web application architecture and security concepts. The book is geared towards professionals aiming to enhance their practical skills with Burp Suite. Beginners and intermediates alike will find actionable insights.
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