Burp Suite web pentest workflow with browser, proxy, repeater, and report notes

Burp Suite Beginner Workflow for Web Pentest

Burp Suite is most effective when used as a structured manual testing workspace, not just as an intercepting proxy.

July 8, 2026 · 6 min · KevinSec
Web pentest reconnaissance map with domains, subdomains, and application entry points

Legal Recon for Web Pentesting

Legal recon is the process of mapping public information and application entry points inside an approved scope before deeper testing begins.

July 8, 2026 · 6 min · KevinSec
Web pentest engagement notes showing scope, findings, evidence, and remediation workflow

Lessons Learned from a Web Pentest Engagement

A strong web pentest is not just about finding bugs. It is about understanding scope, testing logic, proving impact, and communicating risk clearly.

July 8, 2026 · 5 min · KevinSec
Manual web pentesting and automated scanning comparison

Manual Testing vs Automated Scanning

Automated scanners help with coverage and speed, but manual testing is required for context, business logic, and access control validation.

July 8, 2026 · 5 min · KevinSec
Authentication testing checklist for web applications

Authentication Testing Checklist for Web Applications

Use this checklist to review login, registration, password reset, session management, MFA, and account recovery flows.

July 8, 2026 · 7 min · KevinSec
HTTP request anatomy for web pentesting

How to Read an HTTP Request Like a Pentester

Learn how pentesters inspect HTTP methods, paths, parameters, headers, cookies, and request bodies to identify potential security risks.

July 8, 2026 · 7 min · KevinSec
IDOR lab scenario explained

IDOR Explained with a Simple Lab Scenario

Learn how Insecure Direct Object Reference works, why it happens, and how to test it safely in labs such as PortSwigger, DVWA, or OWASP Juice Shop.

July 8, 2026 · 5 min · KevinSec