November 2014
Intermediate to advanced
144 pages
3h 6m
English
Overview
"Burp Suite Essentials" is a practical guide to mastering the various tools and features of Burp Suite for effective web and mobile application penetration testing. Through clear examples and step-by-step instructions, you will explore how to configure, customize, and apply Burp Suite to uncover vulnerabilities in web applications confidently.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand and configure the user-driven workflow of Burp Suite for effective testing.
- Master the use and customization of major Burp Suite tools such as Proxy, Scanner, and Intruder.
- Learn to intercept, inspect, and analyze SSL traffic for web and mobile applications.
- Develop patterns and rules for extracting, matching, and searching requests and responses.
- Create and deploy customized extensions using Java, Python, or Ruby to enhance Burp Suite's features.
Author(s)
Akash Mahajan is an experienced cybersecurity professional focusing on web application security and penetration testing. With years of expertise in using Burp Suite, Akash brings hands-on insights and actionable advice to help learners understand and utilize this tool effectively. His writing reflects his practical teaching approach and his passion for empowering people in cybersecurity.
Who is it for?
This book is ideal for cybersecurity professionals, penetration testers, or developers who have a fundamental understanding of web applications and are looking to learn and utilize Burp Suite for effective security testing. Whether you're preparing for a security-focused role or enhancing your technical skillset, this book provides actionable knowledge and insights tailored for advancing the reader's expertise in web application security.
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