ISTQB® Certified Tester Security Tester (CT-ST)

ISTQB® Certified Tester Security Tester (CT-ST) Practice Exam

The ISTQB® Security Tester (CT-ST)  exam has been developed to assess the skills and knowledge of the candidates to perform tasks including planning, performing, and evaluating security tests considering perspectives like risk, requirements, vulnerability, and human factors. The certification exam covers security testing tools and standards.

Who should take the exam?

The Security Tester certification is aimed at people who have some experience in security testing and wish to further develop their expertise in security testing.

Eligibility Requirement

In order to appear for the ISTQB® Certified Tester Security Tester (CT-ST)  exam candidates are required to qualify the Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate together with at least 3 years of relevant academic, practical, or consulting experience. 

Exam Details

• Total Questions:45
• Total Points: 80
• Passing Score: 52
• Total Duration: 120  (+25% Non-Native Language) 

Course Outline

The ISTQB® Certified Tester Security Tester (CT-ST) Exam covers the following topics - 

• Domain 1  - Understanding the Basis of Security Testing 
• Domain 2 - Understanding Security Testing Purposes, Goals and Strategies
  
• Domain 3 - Understanding Security Testing Processes
  
• Domain 4 - Understanding Security Testing Throughout the Software Lifecycle 
• Domain 5 - Understanding the Testing Security Mechanisms 
  
• Domain 6 - Understanding Human Factors in Security Testing
• Domain 7 - Understanding Security Test Evaluation and Reporting
• Domain 8 - Understanding Security Testing Tools
• Domain 9 - Understanding Standards and Industry Trends