A tailored course, built for your situation
Application Security Engineering Mastery for Modern Threat Landscapes
A tailored 12-module deep dive into proactive security frameworks, cloud-native protections, and real-world threat mitigation strategies
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
30-day money-back guarantee
Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Spending cycles reacting to vulnerabilities instead of designing systems that prevent them?
The situation this course is for
Security engineers today are stuck between rapid deployment demands and rising attack surfaces. Traditional checklists fail in cloud-native, microservices-heavy environments. The gap isn't knowledge, it's having a repeatable, scalable method to embed security into design, not as an afterthought, but as a foundation.
Who this is for
Sr. Application Security Engineer leading cloud security initiatives in large-scale, regulated environments; values precision, clarity, and real-world applicability
Who this is not for
Entry-level developers looking for certification prep or generic security awareness training
What you walk away with
- Implement proactive threat modeling using STRIDE-LM at scale
- Architect secure CI/CD pipelines with automated security gates
- Reduce false positives in SAST/DAST by over 60% using context-aware tuning
- Design zero-trust patterns into application layers and data flows
- Lead security reviews with confidence using standardized, repeatable frameworks
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Threat Modeling with STRIDE-LM
Establish a systematic approach to identifying threats in cloud-native applications using Microsoft’s STRIDE-LM framework. Learn to classify risks by impact, build threat trees, and prioritize remediation based on exploit likelihood and business context.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat categories overview
- Identify spoofing risks
- Analyze tampering vectors
- Evaluate repudiation gaps
- Map information disclosure
- Assess DoS exposure
- Prioritize elevation paths
- Map data flows visually
- Assign risk ratings
- Integrate with Jira
- Automate with scripts
- Scale across teams
Module 2. Secure CI/CD Pipeline Design
Embed security into every phase of the pipeline, from code commit to production deploy. Learn how to automate scanning, enforce policy as code, and fail builds securely without slowing delivery velocity.
12 chapters in this module
- Pipeline phases overview
- Pre-commit hooks setup
- SAST integration guide
- DAST timing strategies
- Secrets scanning config
- IaC security checks
- Policy as code intro
- Gate enforcement logic
- Scan result correlation
- Remediation workflows
- Audit trail generation
- Pipeline hardening
Module 3. Zero-Trust Architecture Patterns
Move beyond perimeter-based security. This module covers identity-centric access controls, micro-segmentation, and continuous authentication patterns tailored for distributed systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Zero-trust principles
- Identity binding methods
- Device posture checks
- Micro-segmentation rules
- Service mesh security
- mTLS implementation
- Dynamic access policies
- Context-aware tokens
- Session encryption
- Trust boundary mapping
- Risk-based auth
- Adaptive policies
Module 4. SAST/DAST Optimization
Reduce noise and increase signal in vulnerability scanning. Learn configuration techniques, custom rule writing, and integration strategies that cut false positives and focus on exploitable flaws.
12 chapters in this module
- Tool selection matrix
- Baseline scan config
- Custom rule creation
- Suppression logic
- Vulnerability triage
- Exploitability scoring
- Scan scheduling
- IDE integration
- Results normalization
- Team alerting
- False positive audit
- Remediation tracking
Module 5. Cloud-Native Security Controls
Apply defense-in-depth to AWS and Azure environments. Covers secure configurations, managed service hardening, and runtime protection for serverless and containerized workloads.
12 chapters in this module
- IAM role design
- Bucket policy audit
- KMS key management
- Container image scanning
- Pod security policies
- Network policy rules
- Managed DB hardening
- Event-driven security
- Function isolation
- Runtime monitoring
- Auto-remediation rules
- Compliance snapshot
Module 6. Application Threat Intelligence
Leverage threat intelligence to anticipate attacker behavior. Integrate feeds, map TTPs to MITRE ATT&CK, and build proactive defenses based on real-world adversary patterns.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat intel sources
- Feed integration setup
- TTP mapping method
- ATT&CK navigator use
- Adversary emulation
- Hunting playbooks
- Indicator correlation
- Behavioral baselines
- Anomaly detection
- Incident linkage
- Intel sharing prep
- Threat actor profiles
Module 7. Security Review Leadership
Lead effective security reviews with cross-functional teams. Covers agenda design, risk communication, decision logging, and follow-up tracking to ensure accountability.
12 chapters in this module
- Review types defined
- Stakeholder mapping
- Risk framing guide
- Architecture walkthrough
- Decision logging
- Risk acceptance flow
- Follow-up tracking
- Escalation paths
- Documentation standards
- Review cadence planning
- Metrics reporting
- Continuous improvement
Module 8. Secure Design Patterns
Apply proven patterns to common application architectures. Includes secure API gateways, data encryption layers, and stateless authentication flows.
12 chapters in this module
- Pattern catalog intro
- API gateway security
- JWT validation flow
- OAuth2 best practices
- Rate limiting config
- Input sanitization
- Output encoding
- CORS policy design
- Error handling
- Logging without leaks
- Session management
- Crypto key rotation
Module 9. Incident Response Readiness
Prepare for security incidents with structured playbooks, communication plans, and forensic readiness. Focuses on minimizing downtime and preserving evidence.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident classification
- Playbook structure
- Team roles defined
- Communication tree
- Forensic data capture
- Containment strategies
- Eradication steps
- Recovery validation
- Post-mortem process
- Blameless culture
- Legal coordination
- Improvement tracking
Module 10. Regulatory Alignment
Map security controls to common standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF. Learn to document compliance efficiently without over-engineering.
12 chapters in this module
- Framework comparison
- Control mapping method
- Evidence collection
- Audit trail setup
- SOC 2 requirements
- ISO 27001 alignment
- NIST CSF mapping
- Compliance automation
- Gap assessment
- Remediation planning
- Audit prep checklist
- Continuous monitoring
Module 11. Security Metrics That Matter
Move beyond vanity metrics. Track mean time to detect, remediate, and contain, plus business-aligned KPIs that show real progress.
12 chapters in this module
- MTTD definition
- MTTR calculation
- MTTC tracking
- Vulnerability half-life
- Coverage metrics
- Risk exposure index
- Control effectiveness
- Team velocity impact
- Executive reporting
- Trend analysis
- Benchmarking
- Improvement goals
Module 12. Scaling Security Across Teams
Grow security maturity without bottlenecks. Covers training enablement, internal advocacy, and tooling standardization across engineering groups.
12 chapters in this module
- Champion network setup
- Training program design
- Tooling standardization
- Security as a service
- Internal documentation
- Feedback loops
- Adoption tracking
- Roadmap alignment
- Budget justification
- Success story sharing
- Metrics transparency
- Culture building
How this maps to your situation
- Leading security in cloud-native environments
- Reducing friction between dev and security teams
- Preparing for audits or compliance reviews
- Scaling security practices across growing teams
Before vs. after
Before
Reactive, fragmented security efforts with inconsistent results and growing technical debt
After
Proactive, scalable security engineering with repeatable frameworks and measurable outcomes
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for engineers balancing production responsibilities.
If nothing changes
Without a structured approach, security gaps persist, leading to breaches, audit failures, and increased remediation costs, especially as systems grow in complexity.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic security courses, this program focuses on real-world application security engineering challenges, no theory without implementation, no fluff, no outdated checklists.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical or managerial?
Technical depth with leadership frameworks, built for engineers leading initiatives.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Are there hands-on labs?
No videos or labs, text-based learning with templates and implementation guides.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for engineers balancing production responsibilities..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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