Security Testing
Security Testing is the testing of a network, system, product or design, against the specified security requirements and/or for vulnerabilities (penetration testing).
Security Testing delivers a full range of testing work – from websites, mobile apps and infrastructure testing to social engineering.
Responsibilities include:
- Testing software and hosted platforms, to identify vulnerabilities
- Carrying out penetration testing of web applications, mobile applications, and internal infrastructure
- Analysing code to assess its level of security and to find specific vulnerabilities
- Managing the security testing process
- Participating in complex simulated attacks on networks or systems
- Working with other specialists, such as Cyber Threat Intelligence analysts, to keep updated with the latest threats/vulnerabilities
- Producing written technical reports to a professional standard, for clients
- Researching potential vulnerabilities
- Researching potential new security mechanisms or methods, and develop promising options
- Formally briefing clients and colleagues.
You may want to apply for this specialism if you are currently working in one of these roles:
- Cyber Security Consultant
- Cyber Penetration Test Specialist
- Ethical Hacker
- Information Security Specialist
- Penetration Tester
- Penetration Test Consultant
- Security Consultant.
Please read our guidance notes below to decide whether Security Testing is the correct specialism for you. Depending on which Professional Title you are applying for, different exams map to the required skill level. The CHECK Scheme examination standard has been mapped against the UK Cyber Security Council Standard for Professional Competence and Commitment (UKCSC SPCC) and approved as a means of testing technical knowledge requirements for this specialism.
Our application form includes contextualised notes to ensure you complete it correctly.
For information regarding the transition of the CHECK Scheme from NCSC to the UK Cyber Security Council, please click here.
Want to learn more about the Council’s role in professional registration? Please click here to be taken to The Council’s website.
