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CT-SEC — Security Testing

ISTQB · Topic 8 of 15

Testing Security Mechanisms

Authentication tests. Authorization tests. Encryption verification. Session management.

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What this topic covers

  1. 01Testing System Hardening300m
  2. 02Testing Authentication and Authorization360m
  3. 03Testing Encryption and Data Protection360m
  4. 04Testing Firewalls and Network Security480m
  5. 05Testing the Human Factor300m
  6. 06Chapter Review and Practice Questions480m

Other topics in CT-SEC — Security Testing

The Basis of Security Testing6 lessonsBasis of Security Testing6 lessonsSecurity Risks6 lessonsSecurity Testing Purposes, Goals, and Strategy5 lessonsSecurity Test Strategy6 lessonsSecurity Test Process6 lessonsSecurity Testing Processes5 lessonsSecurity Testing Throughout the SDLC7 lessonsHuman Factors of Security Testing4 lessonsHuman Factors in Security Testing6 lessonsSecurity Test Evaluation and Reporting5 lessonsSecurity Testing Tools6 lessonsSecurity Testing Tools and Standards4 lessonsStandards and Industry Trends6 lessons