TOOL TUTORIAL · Web Application Security Testing

How to install and use Burp Suite

Burp Suite is a comprehensive web application security testing tool used by security professionals to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in web applications. It provides a suite of tools for various aspects of web security testing, including scanning, crawling, and analyzing w…

Quick install: sudo apt install burpsuite

Installation steps

1. Download Burp Suite Community Edition from PortSwigger
2. Install it or run sudo apt install burpsuite on Kali
3. Set your browser proxy to 127.0.0.1 port 8080
4. Install the Burp CA certificate in the browser
5. Browse a test site and watch requests appear

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