Course Outline
Burp Suite Professional within the IT Audit Workflow
- The tool's role across planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases
- Distinguishing between manual validation and automated scanning
- Rules of engagement and obtaining testing authorization
Workspace Setup, Scoping, and Traffic Capture
- Configuring the proxy, browser, and TLS settings
- Defining scope rules and protecting out-of-scope assets
- Managing project files and sessions for evidence retention
HTTP/HTTPS Traffic Analysis and Application Mapping
- Analyzing request and response structures, headers, and cookies
- Reviewing site maps, discovering content, and identifying hidden endpoints
- Examining API and JSON traffic
Verifying Security Configuration and Transport Controls
- Reviewing header, cookie, and CORS configurations
- Assessing TLS settings, HTTP methods, and error disclosure levels
- Comparing findings against established configuration baselines
Testing Authentication Controls
- Evaluating login, MFA, and credential policy behaviour
- Checking session tokens, fixation risks, and logout processes
- Identifying weaknesses in token and JWT validation
Testing Authorization and Access Controls
- Conducting horizontal and vertical privilege tests across roles
- Detecting insecure direct object references and forced browsing vulnerabilities
- Documenting role matrix evidence and performing side-by-side comparisons
Injection, Input Handling, and Out-of-Band Verification
- Confirming injection risks without using destructive payloads
- Testing for cross-site scripting and client-side sinks
- Addressing blind and out-of-band cases using Collaborator
Business Logic and Workflow Testing
- Validating multi-step workflows and sequence enforcement
- Detecting tampering with price, quantity, and approval parameters
- Identifying replay attacks, race conditions, and repeat-action abuse
Scanner-Assisted Coverage, Extensions, and AI Support
- Configuring crawl and audit settings for scoped coverage
- Triage of issues and validation of false positives
- Creating custom checks using BChecks and extensions
- Utilizing Burp AI and agentic testing with strict data handling limits
Evidence Collection and Audit Documentation
- Compiling request and response evidence with timestamps
- Redacting sensitive data and proper evidence handling
- Mapping findings to OWASP Top 10:2025, WSTG, and CWE
- Assigning risk ratings using CVSS v4.0 and audit criteria
Capstone: Comprehensive Web Application Control Assessment
- Conducting a scoped assessment of a training application
- Preparing workpapers, findings registers, and closing debriefs
Requirements
- Experience in IT auditing and IT security assessment
- Operational knowledge of technology risk, security controls, and network protocols
- Familiarity with HTTP/HTTPS protocols and the OWASP framework
- Basic to intermediate proficiency with web security testing tools such as Kali Linux and OWASP ZAP
Target Audience
- Senior and semi-senior IT auditors
- Technology risk and security control assessors
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.
