Senior
The TIGER Scheme senior tester standard is the premier qualification available under the scheme and has been awarded technical equivalence to the CESG CHECK assault course. Intended for penetration test team leaders the examination is taken under strict University examination conditions. The examining body is currently the University of Glamorgan, internationally renowned for their MSc in Computer Security.
The assessment takes the form of a practical examination in which candidates have 5 hours in which to complete a series of tasks on the University of Glamorgan’s dedicated test rig system. Click here to see the rigs. Following the practical assessment in which candidates will be expected to demonstrate a wide range of practical penetration testing skills the assessment concludes with a face to face Viva interview with two examiners. Candidates will be expected to present their results meaningfully and provide recommendations.
Senior tester status lasts for 3 years, at which point registrants will be required to resit the examination to maintain their senior status.
Click here to download the examination synopsis
Next Assessments
Dates of Assessment:
29th & 30th July 2010
12th & 13th August 2010
23rd & 24th September 2010
28th & 29th October 2010
25th & 26th November 2010
9th & 10th December 2010
Cost of Assessment: £1700 plus VAT
Please use the application form to apply.
Duration of certification: 3 years
Cost of Senior membership: The cost of Senior membership is £250 + VAT and is valid for 3 years
Here is what TIGER Senior Testers who have sat the assessment are saying:
Campbell Murray, Technical Director at encription ltd., said "This is without doubt the most rigorous certification I have sat. Professionally run under strict University examination conditions I was highly impressed by the extent to which this practical examination verifies the in depth technical knowledge of the penetration testing consultant. The interview element thoroughly validates the testers ability to communicate in a meaningful way, adding further value".
Daniel Boorman of KPMG agreed, saying: "Having sat the course I was impressed with the technical depth of the assessments as well as the professional manner
