Course Description
The Security Tester qualification is for people who are already experienced in software testing and want to specialize more in security testing. The Advanced Level modules cover various testing topics.
Application security testing is a method to check security requirements and find vulnerabilities in an application (like web, mobile, or thick client) and its parts. This includes both static and dynamic security testing. Security testing is very important for businesses, enterprise testing, and shared services. That's why Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and many information security groups are adding security testing as a new service.
This certification helps show how attackers think by finding important information about a target and performing actions on a test application in a safe environment, similar to what a malicious person would do. It also helps understand how evidence of the attack could be erased.
Prerequisites:
Before pursuing the Certified Advanced So
Detailed Learning Outcomes
By earning the Project Management Certification (PMC), candidates demonstrate the ability to:
Module Information - 1
- Module 1 - Improving the Security Testing Practices
- Module 2 - Security Test Process Definition
- Module 3 - Lifecycle Alignment and Security Testing Tasks
- Module 4 - Security Test Planning
- Module 5 - Security Test Design
- Module 6 - Implementing Policy-Based Security Tests
- Module 7- Security Test Execution
- Module 8 - Security Test Evaluation
- Module 9 - Security Test Maintenance
- Module 10 - Role of Security Testing in a Lifecycle
- Module 11 - The Role of Security Testing in Design
- Module 12 - The Role of Security Testing in Implementation Activities
- Module 13 - Component Test Analysis & Design
Module Information - 2
- Module 14 - Analyzing Component Test Results
- Module 15 - Component Integration Test Analysis & Design
- Module 16 - The Role of Security Testing in System and Acceptance Test Activities
- Module 17 - Definition of Security-Oriented Acceptance Criteria
- Module 18 - The Role of Security Testing in Maintenance
- Module 19 - Testing the Effectiveness of System Hardening
- Module 20 - Authentication and Authorization
- Module 21 - Firewalls and Network Zones
- Module 22 - Encryption, Intrusion Detection, Malware Scanning and Data Obfuscation
- Module 23 - Training
- Module 24 - Security Awareness
- Module 25 - Attack Motivations
- Module 26 - Social Engineering and Security Awareness
Module Information - 3
- Module 27 - Revising Security Expectations
- Module 28 - Security Test Reporting
- Module 29 - Reporting Security Test Status
- Module 30 - Reporting Security Test Results
- Module 31 - Types and Purposes of Security Test Tools
- Module 32 - Tool Selection
- Module 33 - Open Source Tools
- Module 34 - Benefits of Standards
- Module 35 - Applying Security Standards
Certification Validity & Renewal
The Project Management Certification (PMC) issued by GIPMC is valid for three (3) years from the date of certification award.
Renewal is designed to:
- Maintain professional credibility
- Ensure continued alignment with modern project practices
- Protect the long-term value of the certification
Renewal Process Includes:
- Completion of defined continuing professional development or knowledge refresh requirements
- Successful renewal assessment or verification, as applicable
- Submission of renewal application before certification expiry
Timely renewal allows professionals to retain active certification status without interruption.