Certified Tester Security Test Engineer (CT-STE)

Audience
CT-STE is aimed at experienced testers, security analysts, penetration testers, QA engineers, and technical professionals engaged in advanced security testing activities. It benefits individuals who analyze threat models, perform complex security assessments, or support secure coding practices. The certification is valuable for professionals involved in testing high-risk systems or contributing to security compliance programs. It also supports consultants, auditors, and technical leads who need to interpret security findings and advise on remediation. Testers transitioning into specialized security roles or seeking deeper technical capability in offensive testing will find this certification highly applicable.

Business Outcomes
- Conduct technically advanced security tests  
- Evaluate architecture, code, and interfaces for weaknesses  
- Use specialized tools for vulnerability analysis  
- Support secure design and remediation activities