A popular web application security testing tool, involves a combination of theoretical understanding and hands-on practical exercises. Below is a structured outline for a Burp Suite workshop:

1. Introduction to Web Application Security:

• Brief overview of web application security and the importance of testing.
• Common web vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10) and their impact.

2. Introduction to Burp Suite:

• Overview of Burp Suite's features and capabilities.
• Different editions (Community, Professional) and their functionalities.
• Installation and basic setup.

3. Getting Started with Burp Suite:

• Navigating the Burp Suite interface.
• Configuring browser proxy settings.
• Capturing and analyzing HTTP requests.

4. Basic Tools in Burp Suite:

• Proxy tool: Intercepting and modifying requests.
• Spider tool: Automated crawling of web applications.
• Repeater tool: Manual manipulation and replay of requests.

5. Passive Scanning with Burp:

• Understanding passive scanning and its importance.
• Analyzing the results of passive scans.

6. Active Scanning with Burp:

• Configuring and launching active scans.
• Analyzing and interpreting scan results.
• Best practices for avoiding false positives.

7. Burp Suite Extensions:

• Overview of popular extensions.
• Installation and usage of selected extensions.

8. Session Management and Authentication:

• Understanding session management issues.
• Testing for authentication vulnerabilities.
• Using Burp to test session-related security concerns.

9. Data Manipulation with Burp:

• Using Burp to manipulate parameters and payloads.
• Discovering and exploiting input validation issues.

10. Advanced Features and Techniques:

• Intruder tool: Automated attacks on web applications.
• Comparer tool: Identifying differences between responses.
• Collaborator tool: Detecting external service interactions.

11. Reporting and Documentation:

• Generating and interpreting Burp Suite reports.
• Documenting and communicating findings effectively.

12. Best Practices and Ethical Considerations:

• Emphasizing responsible and ethical use of Burp Suite.
• Discussing legal and ethical considerations in web application testing.

13. Real-world Examples and Case Studies:

• Walkthroughs of real-world security vulnerabilities discovered using Burp Suite.
• Lessons learned and best practices from actual penetration tests.

14. Q&A and Hands-on Lab:

• Open floor for questions and discussion.
• Hands-on lab session where participants can practice using Burp Suite.

16. Feedback:

• Collect feedback for improvement and future workshops.