ISTQB Security Test Engineer Certification
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)
Why Should You Take Your Exam Through AT*SQA?
- 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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- Get support in your job search anywhere in the world: Appear in the AT*Work™ directory, where employers look for testers who are between jobs, seeking freelance projects, or entering the industry.
- Help your company grow: If your company offers testing or consulting services, listing it on AT*Consult™ can help attract new clients.
- Prove you’re among the best: Earn points toward your Testing Tiers® ranking to elevate your status on the Official U.S. List, and rise in visibility on AT*Work™ and AT*Consult™.
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 .