Advanced – Security Testing
Authentication Testing – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
Testing to verify that the mechanism used to identify users of a system is working correctly.
In simple words
Verifying login, password rules, MFA, session, and lockout behaviour.
Exam tip
Covers password policy, brute-force protection, MFA, and session handling.
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