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CT-SEC — Security Testing

ISTQB · Topic 1 of 15

The Basis of Security Testing

Foundational · ~15% of exam. Risks + tester's role, security policies, security auditing.

6 lessons520 questions
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What this topic covers

  1. 01Security Risks and the Tester's Role300m
  2. 02Information Security Policies and Procedures300m
  3. 03Security Auditing and Its Role300m
  4. 04Chapter Review and Practice Questions480m
  5. 05Test Manager vs. Test Management Role300m
  6. 06Compliance Alignment and Policy vs Procedure300m

Other topics in CT-SEC — Security Testing

Basis of Security Testing6 lessonsSecurity Risks6 lessonsSecurity Testing Purposes, Goals, and Strategy5 lessonsSecurity Test Strategy6 lessonsSecurity Test Process6 lessonsSecurity Testing Processes5 lessonsTesting Security Mechanisms6 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