ASTQB / ISTQB Security Test Engineer Certification Plus: Improve your software security test engineer testing – and your career.

The Security Test Engineer Certification is important for:

  • Testers, QA analysts, and engineers who need to validate that software is secure, resilient to attack, and meets compliance standards
  • Developers and DevOps professionals who want to integrate security testing into continuous delivery pipelines and improve secure coding practices
  • Anyone who wants to lead security assurance efforts by aligning testing with risk assessments, threat models, and security policies
Register now for your ISTQB Security Test Engineer Exam through our official ISTQB exam provider AT*SQA

Advance Your Career with ASTQB / ISTQB Certification Plus

Earning a certification through ASTQB / ISTQB Certification Plus, validates your expertise in software testing, one of the most essential roles in today’s tech-driven world. It’s requested by many of the top employers in the U.S. and it includes the most widely recognized software testing certification standard in the United States. Testers with this certification are eligible to appear in the Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers and benefit from continued educational topics on software testing best practices.

You gain more than a credential. You also gain access to a long-term professional development pathway and up-to-date skills. This program includes recertification every three years through software testing micro-credentials from AT*SQA that focus on emerging software testing skills like test automation, security testing, and API testing. That means your certification keeps its value, and so do your skills.

Whether you’re staying in the military or transitioning to a civilian career, ASTQB / ISTQB Certification Plus helps you stand out with credentials that top employers know and trust.

ASTQB / ISTQB Security Test Engineer Certification Plus can give you the ability to:

Analyze business and technical risks to guide security testing priorities and depth
Design and execute effective security tests based on known vulnerabilities, architecture threats, and software behavior
Understand and apply security testing types, including vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and fuzzing
Identify weaknesses in code, configurations, and interfaces using static and dynamic analysis
Plan security testing throughout the software lifecycle and across different architectures, including web, mobile, and IoT systems
Communicate security risks clearly to stakeholders using structured findings, threat modeling, and traceability to requirements
Select and apply appropriate security tools for both manual and automated testing
Collaborate with developers, architects, and security teams to harden systems and validate mitigations
Align security testing efforts with industry standards, legal regulations, and internal security policies

ASTQB / ISTQB Security Test Engineer Certification Plus Preparation Resources

  • Syllabus
  • ISTQB Security Test Engineer Certification Syllabus
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  • Sample Exams
  • ISTQB Security Test Engineer Certification Sample Exam
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  • Glossary
  • Glossary of Software Testing Terms
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  • Exam Format
  • 40 questions | 43 points | 75 minutes (25% extended time available if English is not your first language)
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  • Pre-requisites
  • ISTQB Foundation Level Certification
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Why Should You Take Your Exam Through AT*SQA?

  • Boost your recognition and expand your opportunities: You’ll be listed in both the Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers™ and the ISTQB Successful Candidate Register, giving you greater visibility with employers in the U.S. and internationally.
  • Stand out with a free credential: With every ISTQB exam purchase, you can choose a free AT*SQA micro-credential exam to showcase your QA expertise.
  • Get support in your job search anywhere in the world: Appear in the AT*Work™ directory, where employers look for testers who are between jobs, seeking freelance projects, or entering the industry.
  • Help your company grow: If your company offers testing or consulting services, listing it on AT*Consult™ can help attract new clients.
  • Prove you’re among the best: Earn points toward your Testing Tiers® ranking to elevate your status on the Official U.S. List, and rise in visibility on AT*Work™ and AT*Consult™.
Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers™

Important: American companies check with us, ASTQB (ISTQB in the U.S.) and our official ISTQB exam provider AT*SQA, to see if you are on the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™ so you must register here through ASTQB or register directly through AT*SQA for your ISTQB exam to appear on that list. We will also add you to the ISTQB Successful Candidate Register.

  • Exam Structure
  • Exam Structure and Rules
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  • Exam Structure Tables
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