content & syllabus
In this training course we teach the contents of the official curriculum of the ISTQB®. In addition, our trainers will introduce you to as many practical examples as possible so that you will be able to easily apply what you have learned later on.
The topics:
- Security paradigms
- Security test techniques
- The security test process
- Security testing standards and best practices
- Adjusting security testing to the organizational context
- Adjusting security testing to software development lifecycle models
- Security testing as part of an information security management system
- Reporting security test results
- Security testing tools
After the course you are able to:
- Understand the fundamental security paradigms, and their impact on security testing
- Use and apply appropriate security test techniques and know their strengths and limitations
- Contribute to planning, designing, and executing security tests
- Understand how security testing standards and security best practices can be utilized for security testing
- Adjust and perform security testing activities accordingly to specific organization context
- Adjust and perform security testing activities accordingly to specific development methods and software development lifecycles
- Feed security testing results into an information security management system (ISMS) for an active security risk management
- Collect, evaluate, and aggregate test results, and write a detailed test report which includes all evidence and findings
- Based on a required security testing approach, identify proper requirements for tooling, and assist in the selection of security testing tools
target group
The course "ISTQB® Certified Tester – Security Test Engineer" (CT-STE) is based on the basic course (CTFL) and is aimed at advanced participants who already have several years of practical experience. The course is suitable for both specializing in security testing as well as gaining deeper insights into the context of security testing, the design and execution of security tests and reporting of security test results. This will be of particular benefit to:
- Test Analysts
- Technical Test Analysts
- Security testers
- Tool managers
- Test Managers
- Test consultants
- Developers
- Operators (system administrators)
- Product managers
- System architects
prerequisites
Sound knowledge of software testing and practical experience in IT projects are a prerequisite for your participation in this training to ensure a deeper understanding of the contents. To obtain certification as an "ISTQB® Certified Tester – Security Test Engineer", the basic certificate "ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level" must be provided in addition to the successful final examination.
exam & certification
Your participation in the exam is optional. We assume that you will also take the exam after the training. Please let us know at the time of booking your course if you do not wish to do so.
The exam lasts 75 minutes and takes place in English language on the last training day directly after the exam. Non-native speakers can apply for a 25% time extension, the exam then lasts 94 minutes. We organize your participation for you. The independent certification body charges a fee of 260.00 Euro plus VAT, which we will charge you together with the training fees.
Our trainers offer you the best possible preparation for the "ISTQB® Certified Tester – Security Test Engineer" exam. Our general ISTQB exam pass rates have been above average for years, so we strive to have those high rates for the scheme for Security Test Engineer as well.
To gain this certification, candidates must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate.
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