Course Outline
Burp Suite Professional Within the IT Audit Cycle
- The tool's role during planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases
- Distinguishing manual validation techniques from automated scanning
- Establishing rules of engagement and securing testing authorization
Workspace Setup, Scoping, and Traffic Interception
- Configuring the proxy, browser, and TLS settings
- Defining scope rules and implementing out-of-scope protections
- Managing project files and sessions to preserve evidence integrity
HTTP/HTTPS Traffic Inspection and Application Mapping
- Analyzing request/response structures, headers, and cookies
- Building site maps, discovering content, and identifying hidden endpoints
- Reviewing API interactions and JSON data flows
Validating Security Configuration and Transport Controls
- Auditing header, cookie, and CORS configurations
- Evaluating TLS settings, HTTP methods, and error message exposure
- Benchmarking against established configuration baselines
Testing Authentication Mechanisms
- Assessing login flows, MFA enforcement, and credential policies
- Examining session token management, fixation risks, and logout procedures
- Identifying validation weaknesses in tokens and JWT implementations
Evaluating Authorization and Access Controls
- Testing horizontal and vertical privilege boundaries across user roles
- Detecting insecure direct object references and forced browsing attempts
- Documenting role matrix evidence through side-by-side comparisons
Injection, Input Processing, and Out-of-Band Verification
- Confirming injection vulnerabilities using non-destructive payloads
- Testing for cross-site scripting (XSS) and client-side vulnerabilities
- Investigating blind and out-of-band scenarios using Collaborator
Business Logic and Workflow Assessment
- Verifying multi-step workflow integrity and sequence enforcement
- Testing for tampering in pricing, quantity, and approval parameters
- Identifying replay attacks, race conditions, and repeat-action exploits
Scanner-Supported Coverage, Extensions, and AI Integration
- Configuring crawl and audit parameters for comprehensive scoped coverage
- Triaging issues and validating potential false positives
- Developing custom checks via BChecks and extensions
- Leveraging Burp AI and agentic testing with strict data handling constraints
Evidence Gathering and Audit Reporting
- Compiling timestamped request and response evidence
- Redacting sensitive data and following proper evidence handling protocols
- Correlating findings with OWASP Top 10:2025, WSTG, and CWE standards
- Assessing risk using CVSS v4.0 and aligning with audit criteria
Capstone: Comprehensive Web Application Control Assessment
- Conducting a scoped assessment of a dedicated training application
- Finalizing workpapers, findings registers, and closing debriefs
Requirements
- Practical experience in IT auditing and information security assessments
- Proficient understanding of technology risks, security controls, and network protocols
- Working knowledge of HTTP/HTTPS protocols and the OWASP framework
- Intermediate proficiency in using web security testing tools, including Kali Linux and OWASP ZAP
Target Audience
- Senior and semi-senior IT auditors
- Specialists in technology risk and security control assessment
Testimonials (2)
The training helped me expand my knowledge and understanding of Burp Suite. I also realized that what I had learned through self-study was still quite limited. This training was very helpful to me as a QA because Burp Suite is a valuable tool for performing security testing and improving the overall quality of application testing. I will continue exploring this tool and learning more about its features and capabilities.
Rea Mendez - BAKAWAN Data Anallytics Inc.
Course - OWASP Top 10 2025
I really enjoyed learning about AI attacks and the tools out there to begin practicing and actively using for security testing. I took a lot of knowledge away which I didn't have at the beginning and the course met what I hoped it would be. My favorite part shown from the training was Comet Browser and was amazed at what it could do. Definitely something will be looking into more. Overall it was a great course and enjoyed learning all OWASP GenAI Top 10.
