ISTQB Security Testing Certification
ISTQB Security Testing Certification
The ISTQB Security Testing Certification equips you with critical skills that strengthen both your career and your organization. With the average data breach costing $3.62 million (Ponemon Institute), the value of certified security testers is clear. Security remains a top concern in executive strategy. Earning this certification positions you to contribute to essential risk discussions. The cost of certification is minimal compared to the financial impact of even a single breach.
Exam Format
40 questions | 60 minutes (75 minutes if English is not your primary 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.
- Stand out with a free credential: With every ISTQB exam purchase, you can choose a free AT*SQA micro-credential exam to showcase your QA expertise.
- 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 Testing Certification Helps Businesses With Certified Testers Understanding:
Reduce
Reduce organizational risk by identifying vulnerabilities early, helping prevent security breaches and ensuring due diligence.
Demonstrate
Demonstrate a system’s resilience by showing it has been evaluated against security threats, increasing stakeholder trust.
Support
Support compliance efforts and legal defense by proving adherence to policies and regulations in audits or breach events.
Reassure
Reassure stakeholders—executives, customers, compliance officers—that business operations, data, and compliance are protected.
Improve
Improve organizational and procedural effectiveness through insights gained from security testing metrics and KPIs.