Course Outline
Role of Burp Suite Professional in the IT Audit Lifecycle
- The tool's function across planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases
- Distinguishing manual validation from automated scanning
- Rules of engagement and testing authorization protocols
Workspace Setup, Scoping, and Traffic Capture
- Configuration of proxy, browser, and TLS settings
- Defining scope rules and protecting out-of-scope assets
- Managing project files and sessions for evidence preservation
HTTP/HTTPS Traffic Analysis and Application Mapping
- Examining request/response structures, headers, and cookies
- Analyzing site maps, content discovery, and hidden endpoints
- Reviewing API and JSON traffic flows
Validation of Security Configuration and Transport Controls
- Reviewing header, cookie, and CORS configurations
- Assessing TLS settings, HTTP methods, and error disclosure mechanisms
- Comparing observed settings against agreed configuration baselines
Testing Authentication Controls
- Evaluating login, MFA, and credential policy behaviors
- Analyzing session tokens, fixation risks, and logout handling
- Identifying token and JWT validation weaknesses
Testing Authorization and Access Controls
- Testing horizontal and vertical privilege escalation across roles
- Detecting insecure direct object references and forced browsing attempts
- Gathering role matrix evidence and performing side-by-side comparisons
Injection, Input Handling, and Out-of-Band Validation
- Confirming injection vulnerabilities without using destructive payloads
- Testing cross-site scripting and client-side sinks
- Handling blind and out-of-band cases using Collaborator
Testing Business Logic and Workflows
- Assessing multi-step workflow and sequence enforcement
- Detecting tampering with price, quantity, and approval parameters
- Identifying replay, race conditions, and repeat-action abuse
Scanner-Assisted Coverage, Extensions, and AI Assistance
- Configuring crawl and audit settings for scoped coverage
- Triaging issues and validating false positives
- Developing custom checks using BChecks and extensions
- Utilizing Burp AI and agentic testing while respecting data handling limits
Evidence Collection and Audit Documentation
- Capturing request and response evidence with accurate timestamps
- Redacting sensitive data and managing evidence handling procedures
- Mapping findings to OWASP Top 10:2025, WSTG, and CWE frameworks
- Assigning risk ratings using CVSS v4.0 and relevant audit criteria
Capstone: Comprehensive Web Application Control Assessment
- Conducting a scoped assessment of a training application
- Preparing workpapers, findings registers, and conducting a closing debrief
Requirements
- Practical experience in IT auditing and IT security assessment
- Proficiency in technology risk, security controls, and network protocols
- Understanding of HTTP/HTTPS and the OWASP framework
- Basic to intermediate utilization of 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.
