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Certified Tester Security Tester (CT-SEC) Certification

The CT-SEC certification validates foundational skills in identifying security risks, evaluating software vulnerabilities, and performing security-focused testing activities. It equips testers with the knowledge required to support secure software development. Ideal for QA engineers and testers entering the security testing domain.

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What is Certified Tester Security Tester (CT-SEC) Certification about?

The CT-SEC certification focuses on foundational security testing principles essential for evaluating the robustness and safety of software systems. It covers threat modeling, vulnerability types, secure coding basics, risk analysis, test techniques for security, and security controls across applications and infrastructure.

This certification prepares professionals to detect weaknesses early in the development lifecycle, support secure design practices, and collaborate effectively with security and development teams.

What are the objectives of Certified Tester Security Tester (CT-SEC) Certification ?

By the end of this training, you will be able to:


Security Foundations

  • Understand common security principles, attack vectors & threat classifications
  • Explain vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, insecure APIs, and misconfigurations

Security Testing Techniques

  • Perform basic security testing across web, mobile, and API systems
  • Validate authentication, authorization, session handling & data protection mechanisms
  • Apply techniques like static analysis, dynamic testing & exploratory security testing

Risk & Vulnerability Assessment

  • Identify risks using frameworks like STRIDE & DREAD
  • Prioritize vulnerabilities using severity models such as CVSS
  • Recommend mitigation strategies based on risk impact

Secure SDLC & Collaboration

  • Support secure software development practices
  • Understand roles of SAST, DAST, IAST & SCA tools
  • Communicate effectively with developers, QA teams & security specialists

Who is Certified Tester Security Tester (CT-SEC) Certification for?

  • QA/Test Engineers new to application security
  • Security Testers & Entry-level Penetration Testers
  • Developers wanting to understand basic security testing
  • Test Automation Engineers expanding into security
  • Students interested in cybersecurity foundations
  • Anyone preparing to advance into CT-STE (Security Test Engineer)

What are the prerequisites for Certified Tester Security Tester (CT-SEC) Certification?

  • Mandatory: ISTQB CTFL (Foundation Level)
  • Recommended:
  • Basic understanding of software testing practices
  • Familiarity with web and API technologies
  • Interest in cybersecurity concepts