Web Application Penetration Testing with Burp Suite
Web applications remain prime targets for attackers—and your organisation needs people who can find vulnerabilities before threat actors do. This 2h 26m course teaches you Burp Suite’s core capabilities to identify and exploit common web security flaws, giving you immediately deployable skills for real-world assessments.
AIU.ac Verdict: Ideal for security professionals stepping into penetration testing or developers wanting to understand attacker methodology. The course is dense and practical, though it assumes baseline networking knowledge; absolute beginners may benefit from prerequisite coverage of HTTP and web fundamentals first.
What This Course Covers
You’ll work through Burp Suite’s interface, proxy configuration, and traffic interception—the foundation every tester needs. The course then progresses to reconnaissance, parameter tampering, authentication bypass techniques, and injection vulnerabilities, with hands-on labs that simulate real application weaknesses. You’ll learn to identify and document findings in ways that resonate with development teams and stakeholders.
Dr. Wear emphasises practical workflow: how to scope assessments, prioritise testing vectors, and use Burp’s automation features to scale your testing. By the end, you’ll have performed end-to-end assessments on vulnerable applications and understand how to translate technical findings into business risk language—a critical skill that separates competent testers from trusted advisors.
Who Is This Course For?
Ideal for:
- Security professionals transitioning to penetration testing: You have security fundamentals but need hands-on tool expertise and methodology to lead web assessments confidently.
- Developers and DevSecOps engineers: Understanding attacker techniques and Burp Suite’s capabilities helps you shift security left and design more resilient applications.
- Security analysts preparing for OSCP or CEH certification: Burp Suite mastery is essential for both exams; this course covers the practical skills examiners expect.
May not suit:
- Complete beginners to cybersecurity: You’ll need prior knowledge of HTTP, web protocols, and basic networking concepts to keep pace.
- Professionals seeking only theoretical security knowledge: This is tool-focused and hands-on; if you need broader security strategy or compliance frameworks, look elsewhere first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Web Application Penetration Testing with Burp Suite take?
The course runs 2 hours 26 minutes. Most learners complete it in one or two sittings, though hands-on lab practice beyond the video will deepen your skills.
Do I need Burp Suite Professional, or will the Community edition work?
The course uses Burp Suite Professional features. The Community edition is free but limited; many employers provide Professional licenses, or you can trial it during the course.
What prerequisites should I have before starting?
Solid understanding of HTTP, web browsers, and basic networking (TCP/IP, DNS) is essential. Familiarity with command-line tools and at least one programming language is helpful but not mandatory.
Will this course prepare me for real penetration testing engagements?
It provides core Burp Suite competency and methodology. Real engagements require additional experience with scope management, reporting, and client communication—pair this course with practical labs and mentorship for full readiness.
Course by Dr. Sunny Wear on Pluralsight. Duration: 2h 26m. Last verified by AIU.ac: March 2026.
