Introduction to Web Service Security Testing with Burp Suite

Web applications and services are the backbone of modern digital infrastructure, making them primary targets for security threats. Understanding how to analyze and secure these services is an essential skill for aspiring security professionals. This text-based course guides you through the fundamentals of web service security testing. You will transition from understanding basic HTTP traffic to actively identifying and assessing common web vulnerabilities using industry-standard tools. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational concepts of web service architecture and HTTP communication - Configure Burp Suite to intercept, analyze, and modify web application traffic - Identify common web vulnerabilities such as injection flaws and broken authentication - Analyze modern API endpoints, including REST and GraphQL services, for security weaknesses - Practice manual security testing techniques to validate security controls and configurations The course begins with essential terminology and the basics of web traffic analysis before moving into hands-on configuration of testing environments. You will then explore structured methodologies for analyzing APIs and web services to find and document security issues. This course is designed for beginners interested in cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and application security, with no prior security testing experience required. Start building your practical web security testing skills today.