Program Overview

The Expert Level Security Testing program is designed for experienced software testing professionals seeking to become leaders in quality assurance and cybersecurity testing. This advanced course covers cutting-edge security testing techniques, advanced test management, and QA thought leadership. Participants gain hands-on experience with security assessment methodologies, vulnerability analysis, hacking techniques, social engineering, and structured reporting while applying best practices across the entire security testing lifecycle.

Who this is for

Experienced software testers, test analysts, and test engineers
User acceptance testers, project managers, business analysts, and software developers
Professionals seeking advanced expertise in security testing and QA leadership

How to apply

pdu@iit.ac.lk

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Next / Start

2026-07-06

Time

Mon & Wed, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Information Security Basics

Security Testing Fundamentals

Security Assessment Types and Techniques

Security Testing Life Cycle

Pre-Attack Phase
Attack Phase
Post-Attack Phase

Testing Security Mechanisms

Hacking Basics

Web Application Hacking

Attack vectors
Common flaws
Hacking methodology
Threat modeling
Scanning tools

Wireless Hacking Techniques

Human Factors in Security Testing

Social engineering
Security awareness
Understanding attacker psychology

Security Test Evaluation and Reporting

Who this is for

Experienced software testers, test analysts, and test engineers
User acceptance testers, project managers, business analysts, and software developers
Professionals seeking advanced expertise in security testing and QA leadership

How to apply

pdu@iit.ac.lk

Apply View Fees

Next / Start

2026-07-06

Time

Mon & Wed, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Program Overview

Who this is for

Experienced software testers, test analysts, and test engineers
User acceptance testers, project managers, business analysts, and software developers
Professionals seeking advanced expertise in security testing and QA leadership

How to apply

pdu@iit.ac.lk

+94 77 056 6577

Apply View Fees

Next Start

2026-07-06

Time

Mon & Wed, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Information Security Basics

Security Testing Fundamentals

Security Assessment Types and Techniques

Security Testing Life Cycle

Pre-Attack Phase
Attack Phase
Post-Attack Phase

Testing Security Mechanisms

Hacking Basics

Web Application Hacking

Attack vectors
Common flaws
Hacking methodology
Threat modeling
Scanning tools

Wireless Hacking Techniques

Human Factors in Security Testing

Social engineering
Security awareness
Understanding attacker psychology

Security Test Evaluation and Reporting

Who this is for

Experienced software testers, test analysts, and test engineers
User acceptance testers, project managers, business analysts, and software developers
Professionals seeking advanced expertise in security testing and QA leadership

How to apply

pdu@iit.ac.lk

+94 77 056 6577

Apply View Fees

Next Start

2026-07-06

Time

Mon & Wed, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

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Who this is for

Information Security Basics

Security Testing Fundamentals

Security Assessment Types and Techniques

Security Testing Life Cycle

Testing Security Mechanisms

Hacking Basics

Web Application Hacking

Wireless Hacking Techniques

Human Factors in Security Testing

Security Test Evaluation and Reporting

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Who this is for

Who this is for

Information Security Basics

Security Testing Fundamentals

Security Assessment Types and Techniques

Security Testing Life Cycle

Testing Security Mechanisms

Hacking Basics

Web Application Hacking

Wireless Hacking Techniques

Human Factors in Security Testing

Security Test Evaluation and Reporting

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