Exam Preparation: Istqb Tester Security Test Engineer

Comprehensive Exam Preparation for Tester Security Test Engineer: Mastering Key Techniques and Tools

What you'll learn

Fundamental Security Concepts

Security Testing Techniques

Comprehensive Security Test Process

Standards and Best Practices

Organizational and SDLC Context

Risk Analysis and Vulnerability Management

Integration with ISMS

Effective Test Reporting

Tool Selection and Usage

Exam Preparation

Requirements

Basic Software Testing Knowledge

Willingness to Learn and Adapt

Description

Welcome to the "Exam Preparation: Tester Security Test Engineer" Course!This course is your ultimate guide to mastering the concepts, techniques, and responsibilities required to excel in security testing, specifically designed to help you prepare for the Tester Security Test Engineer certification exam.Whether you’re an experienced tester seeking to deepen your expertise in security testing, or a QA professional aiming to broaden your skill set with cutting-edge security practices, this course provides a comprehensive, syllabus-based approach that will empower you to pass the exam with confidence.What You’ll Learn:Security Paradigms:Understand the foundational principles of information security, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and learn how to determine the appropriate protection levels for various assets.Security Test Techniques:Master a wide array of testing techniques such as black-box, white-box, and grey-box testing, along with static and dynamic testing methods. Gain insights into risk-based testing, test design for vulnerabilities, and methods for addressing security risks.The Security Test Process:Delve into the complete cycle of security testing—from planning and test environment setup to component and system testing, and finally, acceptance testing. Learn how to integrate security testing seamlessly into the overall development process.Standards and Best Practices:Explore the role of industry standards (like ISO 27000) and best practices in shaping security testing strategies. Learn how to leverage these guidelines to enhance your testing efforts and ensure robust risk mitigation.Organizational Context & SDLC Models:Analyze how organizational structures and various software development models (Sequential, Agile, DevOps) impact security testing. Understand how to adapt your strategies to different environments and project lifecycles.Reporting & Continuous Improvement:Discover effective methods for documenting and reporting your security test results, and learn how to use this data as a basis for continuous improvement within an Information Security Management System (ISMS).Tools and Practical Applications:Get acquainted with a broad range of security test tools, including static, dynamic, white-box, black-box, and grey-box tools. Learn to select the right tools for the job and build a tailored toolkit that suits your specific domain.Sample Exam Preparation:Test your knowledge with practice exam questions designed to simulate the real Tester Security Test Engineer certification exam, giving you the confidence and experience you need to succeed.Who This Course Is For:Aspiring Security Test Engineers:Individuals preparing for the Tester Security Test Engineer certification who need a structured, in-depth approach to study and practice.QA Professionals and Testers:Testers who want to expand their expertise into security testing, enhance their analytical skills, and broaden their career opportunities in a high-demand field.Security Practitioners:Those looking to deepen their understanding of security testing methodologies, risk assessment, and the integration of security practices into the software development lifecycle.By the end of this course, you will have a thorough understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of security testing. You’ll be well-prepared not only to pass the Tester Security Test Engineer certification exam but also to apply these skills in real-world scenarios, ensuring robust security for the systems you work with.Let’s begin your journey toward becoming a Certified Tester Security Test Engineer!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 About instructor

Section 2: Security Paradigms

Lecture 2 Assets and Their Corresponding Protection Level

Lecture 3 Information Sensitivity and Security Testing

Lecture 4 Security Audits and Security Testing

Lecture 5 What is Zero Trust?

Lecture 6 Zero Trust concept in Security Testing

Lecture 7 The concept of OSS and its impacts on security testing

Section 3: Security Test Techniques

Lecture 8 Black-Box, White-Box and Grey-Box Security Testing

Lecture 9 Static and Dynamic Security Testing

Lecture 10 Applying Security Testing

Lecture 11 Addressing Security Risks in Test Design

Lecture 12 Recertification testing and reconciliation testing

Lecture 13 Testing Identification, Authentication and Authorization

Lecture 14 Encryption

Lecture 15 Testing protective technologies

Section 4: The Security Test Process

Lecture 16 Security Test Process

Lecture 17 The Security Test Environment

Lecture 18 Designing Security Tests

Lecture 19 Security Test Design at Component Test Level

Lecture 20 Security Test Design at Component Integration Level

Lecture 21 System Testing and Acceptance Testing

Section 5: Standards and Best Practices

Lecture 22 Standards

Lecture 23 Industry Standards for Security Testing

Lecture 24 Mandatory Application

Lecture 25 Voluntary Application

Lecture 26 Test Oracles Extracted from Standards and Best Practices

Lecture 27 Pros and Cons of Leveraging Standards and Best Practices

Section 6: Adjusting To the Organizational Context

Lecture 28 The Impact of Organizational Structures in the Context of Security Testing

Lecture 29 The impact of regulations on security regulations

Lecture 30 Common Attack Scenarios

Lecture 31 Common Approach of a Hacker

Lecture 32 Incident response and post incident analysis

Section 7: Adjusting to Software Development Lifecycle Models

Lecture 33 The Effects from Different Software Development Models on Security Testing

Lecture 34 Sequential Development Models

Lecture 35 Agile Development Lifecycle Models

Lecture 36 The DevOps Approach

Lecture 37 Security Regression Testing and Confirmation Testing

Section 8: Security Testing as Part of an Information Security Management System

Lecture 38 Acceptance Criteria for Security Testing

Lecture 39 Input for an Information Security Management System

Lecture 40 Improving an ISMS by Adjusted Security Testing

Lecture 41 Improving Holistic View of an ISMS

Lecture 42 Improving Measurability Within an ISMS

Section 9: Reporting Test Results

Lecture 43 Security Test Reporting

Lecture 44 Identifying and Analyzing Vulnerabilities

Lecture 45 Hide Vulnerability

Lecture 46 Avoid Vulnerability

Section 10: Security Test Tools

Lecture 47 Categorization of Security Test Tools

Lecture 48 White-box Security Test Tools

Lecture 49 Black-box Security Test Tools

Lecture 50 Grey-box Security Test Tools

Lecture 51 Static Security Test Tools

Lecture 52 Dynamic Security Test Tools

Lecture 53 Considerations for Selecting Tools

Lecture 54 Understand the Usage and Concepts of Static Security Test Tools

Lecture 55 Understand the Usage and Concepts of Dynamic Test Tools

Section 11: Sample exam

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