Over the past decade, the landscape of test security has shifted in profound ways. Advances in technology have created new opportunities to improve the testing experience, but they’ve also introduced new risks. Today’s test security needs to do more than catch the most obvious cases of misconduct. It’s about protecting the fairness, defensibility, and credibility of assessments in a world where the threats are nuanced, and the stakes are higher than ever.
As credentialing, professional certification, and government testing programs evolve, so must their security strategies. What worked five years ago isn’t enough today. And what works today needs to be adaptable for tomorrow. So what does modern test security actually look like?
It’s flexible by design
In the past, organizations often felt they had to choose between going all-in with a full-service vendor or building in-house capabilities from scratch. That either/or thinking has held many programs back from strengthening their defenses.
Modern test security is modular. It gives programs the power to focus where they’re most vulnerable. Whether that’s test security audits and investigations or data forensics and monitoring the web for leaked content. It adapts to the unique risks of each program rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all solution.
At PSI, we’ve developed our Test Security as a Service (TSaaS) offering around this principle. It’s designed to give credentialing organizations access to the expertise, tools, and technology they need without requiring a full outsourcing commitment.
It scales with your program
Security risks don’t stay static. Whether your program is expanding into new markets, shifting toward remote delivery, or launching new credentials, your security approach needs to scale with it. That’s why modern security solutions must be built for both responsiveness and resilience.
With TSaaS, services can scale up or down depending on your evolving needs. You can bring in support for a one-time investigation or establish ongoing protections like regular audits and data monitoring. And there’s also expert support if you need help understanding a test security incident and the best way to respond. It’s built to match your present reality, with the foresight and flexibility to adapt for whatever comes next.
It’s grounded in partnership and trust
No organization should have to navigate today’s threat landscape alone. One of the greatest advantages of modern test security is the ability to collaborate with dedicated experts who bring deep knowledge of testing, credentialing, and risk mitigation.
As Chief Security Officer for both PSI and ETS, I lead a unified team of more than 70 test security professionals working across both organizations. This close collaboration allows us to combine PSI’s agility and innovation with ETS’s scale, infrastructure, and legacy of trust. Together, we offer credentialing programs the depth of expertise and strategic support they need to stay ahead of evolving threats.
Whether you’re running a global credentialing program or launching a specialized certification, the integrity of your assessment matters. And we’re here to help you protect it.
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