The Certified Advanced Software Security Tester program is globally designed to strengthen expertise in software security testing, vulnerability assessment, and secure application development practices.
Learn directly from global cybersecurity practitioners, software security experts, and industry leaders who are shaping the future of secure software testing and application security.









After the completion of this Software Security Tester Advance level Certification, participants will be able to:
•Software Testing Background
•CIAA++
•Software Security Risks
•Understanding Risk
•Threat Modeling
•Architecture Risk Analysis
•Risk Assessment
•Prioritizing Security Assurance
•Compliance Failure
•Security Breaches
•Reduced Performance
•Types of App Security Testing
•Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
•Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
•Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)
•Discovery & Reconnaissance Analysis
•Vulnerability Scanning
•Security Assessments
•Red Teaming
•Security & Compliance Audit
•Reconnaissance and Scanning
•Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
•Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP)
•Functional Security Requirements
•Non-Functional Security Requirements
•Addressing Conflicts
•Identifying Security Requirements
•Attacks Against Authentication
•Session IDs and Cookies
•Authentication Testing
•Race Conditions
•Session Management
•Replay Attacks
•Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
•Methods of Testing Access Control
•Techniques for recvoery
•Types Of Threats On Database
•SQL Injections
•Misconfiguration Of Database
•Denial of Service (DoS)
•Database Testing Process
•Penetration Testing, Risk Assessment, SQL Injection Validation, Password Cracking, Security Audit
•Database Security Testing Techniques.
•Recovery Techniques
• Reporting & Documentation
•Security in an Agile Process
•Security in a Waterfall Framework
•Creating a Security Test Plan
•Security Tools in a DevOps Process
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The Software Security Tester Advance Certification does not require any specific prerequisites.However, it is recommended to have experience in Cloud Environment and a working knowledge of software/app testing. If you are interested in a beginner's level certification, you may consider the GSDC Software Security Tester Foundation Certification.
Exam Questions
40
Exam Format
Multiple choice
Language
English
Passing Score
65%
Duration
90 min
Open Book
No
Certification Validity
5 Years
Complimentary Retake
Yes

GSDC's software security advanced certification - Advanced Level (CASST) certification is designed to equip professionals with the necessary skills to identify potential threats and weaknesses in systems, ensuring the security of valuable data.
By conducting testing in a protected environment, individuals can mitigate the risks associated with failures and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
This certification not only instills confidence in organizations regarding their products' security but also emphasizes the importance of risk assessment, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing in ensuring robust software security. The CASST certification exam syllabus covers a wide range of topics in software security testing, making it imperative to undergo training before attempting the exam.
With this certification, professionals are empowered to navigate the ever-evolving technology landscape and contribute to the enhanced security standards demanded in today's world.