Burp Web Security Academy - Apprentice Labs Walkthrough

🚫 Course Alert: This is NOT a Burp Suite tutorial; it's an in-depth walkthrough of the Apprentice Labs with detailed explanations to master finding and exploiting web app vulnerabilities.

Course Title: Burp Web Security Academy - Apprentice Labs Walkthrough

Course Headline: 🛡️ Master the Basics of Web Application Penetration Testing!

Meet Your Instructor: Martin Voelk, with an impressive 25 years in Cyber Security under his belt, is your guide through this labyrinth. A holder of prestigious certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, OSWP, Portswigger BSCP, CCIE, PCI ISA, and PCIP, Martin currently consults for a major tech company and is an active player in Bug Bounty programs, where he has discovered thousands of critical and high vulnerabilities.

🔑 What You'll Learn:

• 52 Apprentice Labs Covered: Dive into real-world scenarios with Martin as he takes you through each lab step by step.
• Vulnerability Insights: Beyond just demonstrating payloads, Martin explains the rationale behind exploitation techniques, providing a deeper understanding of vulnerabilities.
• Tips & Tricks Galore: A goldmine for those aspiring to achieve the Burp Suite Certified Practitioner (BSCP) certification.

Course Content Breakdown:

• SQL Injection
• Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
• Cross-site Request Forgery (CSRF)
• Clickjacking
• Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS)
• XML External Entity (XXE) Injection
• Server-side Request Forgery (SSRF)
• OS Command Injection
• Directory Traversal
• Access Control Vulnerabilities
• Authentication Mechanisms
• WebSockets
• Insecure Deserialization
• Information Disclosure
• Business Logic Flaws
• HTTP Host Header Attacks
• OAuth Authentication Issues
• File Upload Vulnerabilities
• JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
• GraphQL API Security
• Race Conditions
• NoSQL Injection
• API Testing Techniques
• Web Machine Learning (ML) Attacks
• Apprentice Mystery Labs

🎓 Your Learning Path:

• Step-by-Step Guidance: Follow Martin's methodical approach to tackle each lab.
• Real-world Scenarios: Apply your knowledge to practical, hands-on challenges.
• Certification Readiness: Perfect your skills and enhance your chances of acing the BSCP certification with these insights.

Notes & Disclaimer:

• Portswigger Labs: They are free for everyone to use and practice your skills. Sign up for a Portswigger account to access them.
• Course Updates: I will keep this course updated with new labs as they are released.
• Responsiveness: I am committed to responding to your questions within a reasonable timeframe.
• Learning Journey: Be patient and persistent; mastering Web Application Penetration Testing and Bug Bounty Hunting takes time and dedication.
• Research & Resources: Use Google, read Hacker One reports, and deeply research each feature to complement your learning.
• Ethical Use: This course is for educational purposes only. Use the knowledge gained ethically and legally, with proper authorization.

Embark on your journey to becoming a web application security expert with this comprehensive guide, led by none other than Martin Voelk – your seasoned Cyber Security mentor. 🌟 Dive into the labs, learn from each challenge, and set forth on your path to securing web applications against a myriad of vulnerabilities. Enroll now and transform your skills with every lab you conquer!