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BurpSuite Installation

BurpSuite is a thorough and robust set of tools created to help with testing web application security and identifying vulnerabilities. Created by PortSwigger, a well-known provider of software security solutions, this collection has become a vital tool for security experts, penetration testers, and web application developers dedicated to protecting the security and reliability of their applications.  
 
BurpSuite is offered in free and paid versions, with the Professional package providing extra advanced features, and it is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. It is frequently used together with well-known web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.  
 
BurpSuite simplifies the process of testing web application security with its user-friendly interface and a collection of integrated tools. Users can analyze client-server communication, discover hidden or overlooked endpoints, automate vulnerability discovery, and analyze the application’s behavior and response with it. Users are enabled to do different security testing techniques with this effective toolset like intercepting and modifying HTTP(S) requests and responses, automatically finding and mapping web application structures, automating sending multiple requests with various parameters, and examining individual HTTP requests thoroughly.  
 
By using BurpSuite’s thorough method for testing web application security, individuals can guarantee that their applications are safe and have reduced vulnerability to attacks. The easy-to-use interface of the software, along with its strong capabilities and functions, turns it into an essential tool for security experts, penetration testers, and developers looking to uphold the security and reliability of their web applications. 

Certainly! The system requirements for BurpSuite vary based on your intended use. Here are the key points: 

  1. CPU Cores / Memory
  • Minimum: 2 cores, 4GB RAM (suitable for basic tasks like proxying web traffic and simple Intruder attacks). 
  • Recommended: 2 cores, 16GB RAM (good for general-purpose use). 
  • Advanced: 4 cores, 32GB RAM (for more intensive tasks like complex Intruder attacks or large automated scans). 
  1. Free Disk Space
  • Basic installation: 1GB. 
  • Per project file: 2GB (project files can get larger depending on proxy history, scans, and Repeater tabs). 
  1. Operating System and Architecture
  • BurpSuite supports the latest versions of: 
  • Windows (Intel 64-bit) 
  • Linux (Intel and ARM 64-bit) 
  • macOS (Intel 64-bit and Apple M1) 

Free disk space 

Basic installation: 1GB 

Per project file: 2GB 

Download 

BurpSuite Community Addition: 

https://portswigger.net/burp/communitydownload

BurpSuite Professional: https://portswigger.net/burp/pro 

BurpSuite Enterprise: https://portswigger.net/burp/enterprise 

Installing BurpSuite Certificate in the Browser 

  1. Start BurpSuite 
  1. Open your browser and browse to 127.0.0.1:8080 
  1. Download the CA Certificate from the top right corner of the page 
  1. Then go to the settings of your browser click on privacy and security and then click on view certificates 
  1.  Click on import certificate and select the certificate you have downloaded 
  1. The certificate is installed and now in the list of certificates you can find the Portswigger certificate 

Intercepting Traffic in BurpSuite 

  1. Configure your browser to redirect traffic to BurpSuite. Click on Settings > General > Network Settings 
  1. Put the intercept of BurpSuite ON and you can capture the traffic now. 

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