Software Testing Security Tester Guide for ISTQB® certificatiion 2023 Syllabus v1.0
Author: C. Newbould BSc. (Hons.) AKC.
Design and Production – N. Powell BSc. (Hons.) Eng. Consultant Editor – E. Powell BA (Hons.) CTAL-TA, CTAL-TM.
ISBN 978-0-9536056-5-1 Published 8 March 2023 Paperback 236 pages.
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A Guide for the ISTQB® Security Tester CT-SEC certification exam covering the complete 2016 Syllabus v1.0 (and relevant updates to publication date).
Note this website and AiFlex Publishing are not affiliated to ISTQB or any of its affiliates, national or international member boards.
This book is for Software Security Testers, Test Analysts and Managers and those with career paths in software testing and test management.
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Paperback: 236 pages Publisher: AiFlex Publishing (March 2023) Language: English
ISBN-10: 0953605651 ISBN-13: 978-0953605651 Dimensions: 19 x 1.5 x 23.5 cm Weight: 470g
This book is for Security Testers and those with career paths in software testing and test management who want to increase their knowledge of security testing and mechanisms.
This book covers essential topics to build and extend knowledge and a detailed list of the most important security defenses for protecting systems. Based on the ISTQB® Certified Tester Security Tester Syllabus v1.0, this book explains what is required and how to achieve CT-SEC certification. With two practice exam papers, this book covers all 71 Learning Objectives specified for ISTQB® Security Tester certification.
Quizzes and exam questions help consolidate knowledge of security software testing principles and terminology. Advice is given on how to organize study time, revision and practice.
This guide book provides the following:
An overview of security and the role of the Security Tester
Two full exam papers each with 45 original questions covering all Learning Objectives
70 practice quiz questions to improve understanding of the Learning Objectives
Guidance on Security Risk Analysis, Terminology and use of the Glossary
Security tasks in the Test Process and Software Development Life Cycles
25 types of Security Defenses
Revision exercises to check knowledge in important areas
Advice on exam techniques
The two practice exam papers follow the ISTQB® specified structure and question formats. The exam questions are aligned to the Syllabus and cover all the Learning Objectives. The mandatory requirements at Knowledge Levels K2, K3 and K4 are fully addressed. Answers and explanations to all quiz and exam questions are explained in detail. Using this book, working through its extensive materials, quizzes, exercises and two practice exams will boost confidence, build the Security Tester’s knowledge and elevate skills. Familiarity with questions, formats and styles will help the Security Tester prepare, even when formal certification by exam may be a future objective. The book can be used to support self-study, supplement a training course or for reference.
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