Become certified
\nSecurity Tester
\nWith the
\nprevalence of cyber security breaches, it is clear that more testing is needed
\nto be sure that security defenses are in place and working effectively. You
\nwill gain detailed knowledge of security risks, vulnerabilities and defenses in
\norder to create and perform tests that validate the effectiveness of existing
\nand new security defenses in a given context.
\nAfter this training, you will:<\/p>\n
Plan, perform and evaluate security tests from different angles
\nAnalyze any situation and choose the best security testing methods for it
\nAssess the performance of security mechanisms, such as firewalls and encryption
\nUnderstand how attackers think and how to counter their strategies
\nManage the human factors in Information Security
\nIdentify and document the security test requirements and tools<\/p>\n
An international standard in software testing
\nThe International Software Testing Qualification Board (ISTQB) was established in November 2002 with the aim of creating and harmonizing a global certification program for software testing. Today, the ISTQB certification scheme is fully recognized and widely adopted around the world.
\nThis four-day accredited course prepares you for the exam ISTQB Specialist Security Tester and meets the requirements set by ISTQB.
\nWho should attend this training?
\nThe training is aimed at people who already have achieved an advanced point in their careers in software testing and wish to develop their expertise in security testing.
\nRoles of participants in their organization
\nThis training is meant for:<\/p>\n
Security Testers
\nSoftware Testers who wish to develop a specialty in security testing
\nSecurity Administrators who wish to learn how to test new and existing defenses
\nDevelopers who want to learn secure coding techniques
\nManagers who want to learn how security testing fits in the project lifecycle<\/p>\n
Prior knowledge or training
\nYou possess the ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing and have 3+ years of software testing and related experience.
\nStructure of this training
\nThe training lasts four days in which you will learn all about security testing. In the Virtual Classroom these will be four days of 5 hour online meetings.
\nThe exam consists of 45 multiple-choice questions and will take place on an extra day after the course. With a score of 65% or higher you get the ISTQB Security Tester Certificate.
\nCourse outline
\nThe Basis of Security Testing<\/p>\n
Security Risks
\nInformation Security Policies
\nSecurity Auditing<\/p>\n
Security Testing Purposes, Goals and Strategies<\/p>\n
Security Testing<\/p>\n
Purpose
\nObjectives
\nScope and Coverage
\nApproaches<\/p>\n
Improving the Security Testing Practices<\/p>\n
Security Testing Processes<\/p>\n
Security Test Process Definition
\nSecurity Test Maintenance<\/p>\n
Security Testing Throughout the Software Lifecycle<\/p>\n
Role of Security Testing in a Software Lifecycle<\/p>\n
Testing Security Mechanisms<\/p>\n
System Hardening
\nAuthentication and Authorization
\nEncryption
\nFirewalls and Network Zones
\nIntrusion Detection
\nMalware Scanning
\nData Obfuscation
\nTraining<\/p>\n
Human Factors in Security Testing<\/p>\n
Understanding the Attackers
\nSocial Engineering<\/p>\n
Security Test Evaluation and Reporting
\nSecurity Testing Tools<\/p>\n
Types and Purposes
\nTool Selection<\/p>\n
Standards and Industry Trends<\/p>\n
Understanding and Applying Security Testing Standards
\nIndustry Trends<\/p>\n
Possibilities in-house training
\nICT Improve provides this training in-house and tailored to your specific situation and needs upon request. For more information, please contact us at +31 (0)40 – 202 1803 or training@ict-improve.nl.
\nTraining information Virtual Classroom<\/p>\n
Location and dates: check the\u00a0training calendar
\nSchedule: 14:00 – 19:00 (four days)
\nTraining material included in the training fee
\nThree months free e-coaching<\/p>\n
For more information, please contact us at +31 (0)40 – 202 1803 or training@ict-improve.nl
\nICT Improve also offers bespoke in-house training tailored to your specific requirements and needs upon request.
\nYour trainer from the USA
\nRandall (Randy) W. Rice is a thought-leading author, speaker and consultant in the field of software testing and software quality.
\nRandy has over 40 years experience building and testing mission-critical projects in a variety of environments. He has worked in the roles of software developer, system designer, project manager, QA manager, test manager, management consultant and trainer.
\nRandy was the chair of the ISTQB’s Working Party for the current Advanced Security Tester Syllabus and he is an officer of the American Software Testing Qualifications Board (ASTQB).
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