ISTQB Security Test Engineer Certification

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ISTQB Security Test Engineer Certification

The ISTQB® Certified Tester Security Test Engineer (CT-STE) certification teaches how to effectively perform security testing using key methodologies, standards, techniques, processes, and tools. With cyberattacks becoming more frequent and advanced, a strong, engineering-focused approach to security testing is essential. The CT-STE certification helps professionals identify and address system-specific risks early, providing greater transparency and protection against evolving threats.


Exam Format

40 questions | 75 minutes (25% extended time available if English is not your first language)

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  • Boost your recognition and expand your opportunities: You'll be listed in both the Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers™ and the ISTQB Successful Candidate Register, giving you greater visibility with employers in the U.S. and internationally.
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ISTQB Security Test Engineer Certification Helps Businesses With Certified Testers Understanding:

Understand

Understand the fundamental security paradigms, and their impact on security testing

Apply

Apply appropriate security test techniques and know their strengths and limitations.

Contribute

Contribute to planning, designing, and executing security tests.

Understand

Understand ahow security testing standards and security best practices can be utilized for security testing.

Adjust

Adjust and perform security testing activities accordingly to specific organization context .

Adjust

Adjust and perform security testing activities accordingly to specific development methods and software development lifecycles.

Feed

Feed security testing results into an information security management system (ISMS) for an active security risk management

Collect

Collect, evaluate, and aggregate test results, and write a detailed test report which includes all evidence and findings.

Identify

Identify proper requirements for tooling, and assist in the selection of security testing tools .

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Syllabus


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ISTQB Security Test Engineer Certification Syllabus (Body of Knowledge)

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Practice Exams


ISTQB Security Test Engineer Certification Sample Exam

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