Advanced – Security Testing
Authorization Testing – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
Testing that users can only access data and functions that they are permitted to.
In simple words
Verifying role- and permission-based access controls.
Exam tip
Broken access control is the #1 OWASP category — test each role.
Related terms
Practice this term in the ISTQB Mock Test
40 CTFL v4.0 questions, 60-minute timer, instant scoring and chapter-wise breakdown.
Practice in Mock Test