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ISTQB Certified Tester Security Tester (CT-SEC)

The ISTQB® Security Tester (CT-SEC) certification focuses on planning, performing, and evaluating security tests from multiple perspectives including risk, requirements, vulnerability, and human factors. It also covers security testing tools and standards.

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Course Includes

  • 24 Hrs of Sessions
  • 24/7 Lifetime Support
  • One-on-one doubt clearing
  • Sample Paper Discussion
  • ISTQB Based Curriculum
  • Career path guidance
  • Real-time Use cases
  • Flexible Schedules

Why Choose TM SQUARE?

TM SQUARE is world’s best organization which has delivered result orientated trainings on ISTQB Security Tester Training to global participants and corporates.

We have delivered the ISTQB Security Tester Training program to over 15000+ professionals, focusing on practical, application-oriented learning. Our sessions are designed to be engaging, activity-based, and tailored to real-world challenges. With an average participant rating of 4.9/5, the program is consistently recognised for its clarity, relevance, and impact. Join this course to experience the expertise of our professional instructors and best experience of learning concepts.

TM SQUARE is a affiliated member of ISTQB and aligned with ISTQB standards and syllabus.

Course Overview

This session is designed to prepare professionals to appear in ISTQB Advance Level – Security Tester examination and get certified on the same. During this session individuals will be driven through the given course outline followed by sample questions to understand the exam pattern. At the end participants will be writing one or more Mock exams to evaluate themselves depending on the time availability.

 

Course Outline

 

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Module 1 The Basis of Security Testing

Security Risks
The Role of Risk Assessment in Security Testing
Asset Identification
Analysis of Risk Assessment Techniques
Information Security Policies and Procedures
Understanding Security Policies and Procedures
Analysis of Security Policies and Procedures
Security Auditing and Its Role in Security Testing
Purpose of a Security Audit
Risk Identification, Assessment and Mitigation
People, Process and Technology
Module 2 Security Testing Purposes, Goals and Strategies

Introduction
The Purpose of Security Testing
The Organizational Context
Security Testing Objectives
The Alignment of Security Testing Goals
Identification of Security Test Objectives
The Difference Between Information Assurance and Security Testing
The Scope and Coverage of Security Testing Objectives
Security Testing Approaches
Analysis of Security Test Approaches
Analysis of Failures in Security Test Approaches
Stakeholder Identification
Improving the Security Testing Practice
Module 3 Security Testing Processes

Security Test Process Definition
ISTQB Security Testing Process
Aligning the Security Testing Process to a Particular Application Lifecycle Model
Security Test Planning
Security Test Planning Objectives
Key Security Test Plan Elements
Security Test Design
Security Test Design Based on Policies and Procedures
Security Test Execution
Key Elements and Characteristics of an Effective Security Test Environment
The Importance of Planning and Approvals in Security Testing
Security Test Evaluation
Security Test Maintenance
Module 4 Security Testing Throughout the Software Lifecycle

The Role of Security Testing in a Software Lifecycle
The Lifecycle View of Security Testing
Security-Related Activities in the Software Lifecycle
The Role of Security Testing in Requirements
The Role of Security Testing in Design
The Role of Security Testing in Implementation Activities
Security Testing During Component Testing
Security Test Design at the Component Level
Analysis of Security Tests at the Component Level
Security Testing During Component Integration Testing
Security Test Design at the Component Integration Level
The Role of Security Testing in System and Acceptance Test Activities
The Role of Security Testing in System Testing
The Role of Security Testing in Acceptance Testing
The Role of Security Testing in Maintenance
Module 5 Testing Security Mechanisms

System Hardening
Understanding System Hardening
Testing the Effectiveness of System Hardening Mechanisms
Authentication and Authorization
The Relationship Between Authentication and Authorization
Testing the Effectiveness of Authentication and Authorization Mechanisms
Encryption
Understanding Encryption
Testing the Effectiveness of Common Encryption Mechanisms
Firewalls and Network Zones
Understanding Firewalls
Testing Firewall Effectiveness
Intrusion Detection
Understanding Intrusion Detection Tools
Testing the Effectiveness of Intrusion Detection Tools
Malware Scanning
Understanding Malware Scanning Tools
Testing the Effectiveness of Malware Scanning Tools
Data Obfuscation
Understanding Data Obfuscation
Testing the Effectiveness of Data Obfuscation Approaches
Training
The Importance of Security Training
How to Test the Effectiveness of Security Training
Module 6 Human Factors in Security Testing

Understanding the Attackers
The Impact of Human Behavior on Security Risks
Understanding the Attacker Mentality
Common Motivations and Sources of Computer System Attacks
Understanding Attack Scenarios and Motivations
Social Engineering
Security Awareness
The Importance Of Security Awareness
Increasing Security Awareness
Module 7 Security Test Evaluation and Reporting

Security Test Evaluation
Security Test Reporting
Confidentiality of Security Test Results
Creating Proper Controls and Data Gathering Mechanisms for Reporting Security Test Status
Analyzing Interim Security Test Status Reports
Module 8 Security Testing Tools

Types and Purposes of Security Testing Tools
Tool Selection
Analyzing and Documenting Security Testing Needs
Issues with Open-Source Tools
Evaluating a Tool Vendor’s Capabilities
Module 9 Standards and Industry Trends

Understanding Security Testing Standards
The Benefits of Using Security Testing Standards
Applicability of Standards in Regulatory Versus Contractual Situations
Selection of Security Standards
Applying Security Standards
Industry Trends
Where to Learn of Industry Trends in Information Security
Evaluating Security Testing Practices for Improvements
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