How to Install Burp on NetBSD

Burp is a security testing tool used to find vulnerabilities in web applications. Here is a tutorial on how to install Burp on NetBSD.

Step 1: Download Burp

To start with, you need to download the Burp suite from the official website:

$ cd ~
$ ftp http://portmaster.dinosaur.se/security/burpsuite_community_linux_v2_1_01.sh

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Before installing Burp, you need to install its dependencies. Execute the following command:

$ sudo pkg_add openjdk8

Step 3: Install Burp

Now, execute the following command to install Burp:

$ sudo sh burpsuite_community_linux_v2_1_01.sh

The installer will guide you through the rest of the installation process, just follow the instructions.

Step 4: Create a Desktop Entry

To make the Burp suite easily accessible, create a desktop entry. Run the following commands to create the desktop entry:

$ sudo touch /usr/local/share/applications/burp.desktop
$ sudo nano /usr/local/share/applications/burp.desktop

Then, insert the following lines in the desktop file:

[Desktop Entry]
Encoding=UTF-8
Name=Burp Suite
Comment=Web application security testing tool
Exec=/usr/local/bin/BurpSuiteCommunity
Icon=/usr/local/share/icons/hicolor/32x32/apps/burp.png
Terminal=false
Type=Application
Categories=Network

Save and exit the file.

Step 5: Launch Burp

Now that the installation is complete, launch Burp from your application menu or by executing the following command in a terminal:

$ BurpSuiteCommunity

Congratulations, you have now installed Burp on NetBSD!

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