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Compliance-Ready Application Security Programs for Public-Sector Programs

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Compliance-Ready Application Security Programs for Public-Sector Programs

A 12-module implementation-grade course for business and technology professionals advancing secure, auditable application delivery in public-sector environments

$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.
Gaps between security policy and technical execution create friction during audits and slow down public-sector program delivery

The situation this course is for

Professionals in regulated environments often face misalignment between compliance requirements and actual application development practices. This leads to last-minute audit fixes, duplicated efforts, and delayed deployments. The challenge isn’t just knowing the standards, it’s implementing them consistently across teams, tools, and timelines.

Who this is for

Business and technology professionals responsible for delivering or overseeing application development in compliance-sensitive public-sector or public-facing programs

Who this is not for

This course is not for entry-level developers without governance exposure or executives seeking high-level overviews without implementation detail

What you walk away with

  • Align application security practices with federal and state compliance frameworks
  • Implement a repeatable secure development lifecycle tailored to public-sector review cycles
  • Prepare for audits with pre-built documentation templates and evidence trails
  • Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines without delaying delivery
  • Lead cross-functional teams with clarity on roles, artifacts, and compliance ownership

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Foundations of Public-Sector Application Security
Establish core principles linking security, compliance, and program delivery in public-sector contexts
12 chapters in this module
  1. Understanding the public-sector compliance landscape
  2. Key differences between private and public-sector appsec requirements
  3. Regulatory drivers shaping current expectations
  4. Risk tolerance and assurance levels in government programs
  5. Role of third-party vendors and contractors
  6. Security categorization and system boundaries
  7. Overview of common frameworks (NIST, FedRAMP, FISMA)
  8. Mapping controls to application layers
  9. Compliance as a program enabler, not a gate
  10. Stakeholder ecosystem in public-sector delivery
  11. Lifecycle models in regulated environments
  12. Course roadmap and implementation philosophy
Module 2. Compliance Framework Mapping
Learn how to interpret and apply standards to technical controls
12 chapters in this module
  1. Translating NIST 800-53 controls to application features
  2. Mapping FedRAMP requirements to development artifacts
  3. FISMA reporting obligations and technical evidence
  4. Privacy Act considerations in application design
  5. CMMC alignment for defense-related systems
  6. Creating a control implementation matrix
  7. Automating compliance mapping with tooling
  8. Version control for compliance documentation
  9. Handling control exceptions and compensating controls
  10. Audit trail requirements for compliance evidence
  11. Crosswalking between frameworks
  12. Maintaining living compliance documentation
Module 3. Secure Development Lifecycle Integration
Embed security practices into every phase of the development process
12 chapters in this module
  1. Requirements gathering with compliance in mind
  2. Threat modeling for public-sector applications
  3. Secure architecture review processes
  4. Designing for auditability and transparency
  5. Code review standards for regulated environments
  6. Static and dynamic analysis in compliance contexts
  7. Managing open source components securely
  8. Dependency tracking and SBOM generation
  9. Penetration testing aligned with control validation
  10. Vulnerability prioritization using risk tiers
  11. Remediation workflows with compliance tracking
  12. Closing the loop between findings and evidence
Module 4. Policy and Procedure Development
Create enforceable, auditable policies that guide team behavior
12 chapters in this module
  1. Writing policies that developers can implement
  2. Defining roles and responsibilities clearly
  3. Access control policies for multi-agency systems
  4. Data handling and classification procedures
  5. Incident response planning for public-sector norms
  6. Change management in highly regulated environments
  7. Configuration management for consistency
  8. Backup and recovery requirements for compliance
  9. Third-party risk management procedures
  10. Vendor oversight and subcontractor controls
  11. Documenting and versioning policy artifacts
  12. Training and attestation workflows
Module 5. Audit Preparation and Evidence Management
Systematically prepare for audits with reusable evidence packages
12 chapters in this module
  1. Understanding auditor expectations and timelines
  2. Building a continuous audit readiness posture
  3. Evidence collection workflows by control
  4. Automating evidence generation from tools
  5. Creating audit playbooks for common scenarios
  6. Preparing for technical and procedural reviews
  7. Mock audit execution and team readiness
  8. Handling auditor findings and clarifications
  9. Maintaining evidence repositories
  10. Linking evidence to control mappings
  11. Reducing audit fatigue across teams
  12. Post-audit improvement planning
Module 6. Risk Assessment and Management
Conduct risk assessments that meet compliance and operational needs
12 chapters in this module
  1. Scoping systems for risk assessment
  2. Identifying threats in public-sector environments
  3. Vulnerability data sources and validation
  4. Impact analysis across confidentiality, integrity, availability
  5. Risk scoring aligned with agency thresholds
  6. Documenting risk decisions for auditors
  7. Risk treatment options and selection criteria
  8. Compensating controls justification
  9. Risk acceptance workflows and approvals
  10. Ongoing risk monitoring strategies
  11. Reporting risk posture to leadership
  12. Integrating risk assessments into sprint cycles
Module 7. Identity and Access Management for Compliance
Design IAM systems that support both security and audit requirements
12 chapters in this module
  1. Principles of least privilege in public systems
  2. Role-based access control design
  3. Just-in-time access for vendors and contractors
  4. Multi-factor authentication requirements
  5. Session management and timeouts
  6. Access review and recertification processes
  7. Logging and monitoring access changes
  8. Privileged account management
  9. Federated identity in inter-agency systems
  10. IAM integration with HR systems
  11. Provisioning and deprovisioning workflows
  12. Audit trails for access decisions
Module 8. Data Protection and Privacy Engineering
Build systems that protect sensitive data by design
12 chapters in this module
  1. Data classification schemas for public programs
  2. Encryption at rest and in transit requirements
  3. Key management best practices
  4. Data minimization techniques
  5. Anonymization and pseudonymization methods
  6. Consent and data subject rights handling
  7. Data retention and disposal policies
  8. Cross-border data transfer considerations
  9. Logging without capturing sensitive data
  10. Database activity monitoring
  11. Secure APIs handling personal information
  12. Privacy impact assessments
Module 9. Secure CI/CD Pipeline Design
Integrate security into automated delivery pipelines
12 chapters in this module
  1. Pipeline architecture for compliance visibility
  2. Automated policy checks in pull requests
  3. Static analysis tool integration
  4. Dynamic scanning in staging environments
  5. Dependency scanning in build processes
  6. Secrets detection and prevention
  7. Immutable artifact generation
  8. Signed builds and provenance tracking
  9. Compliance gates without blocking flow
  10. Audit logging for pipeline actions
  11. Rollback and emergency release procedures
  12. Pipeline hardening against tampering
Module 10. Third-Party and Vendor Risk Integration
Extend compliance controls to external partners
12 chapters in this module
  1. Vendor onboarding with security requirements
  2. Assessing vendor compliance posture
  3. Contractual security and audit rights
  4. Managing subcontractor risks
  5. Continuous monitoring of vendor systems
  6. Evidence sharing and transparency agreements
  7. Incident response coordination with vendors
  8. Exit strategies and data return plans
  9. Software supply chain risk management
  10. SBOM collection and validation
  11. Vendor security scorecards
  12. Managing offshore development securely
Module 11. Incident Response and Breach Preparedness
Prepare for incidents with compliance-aligned response plans
12 chapters in this module
  1. Incident classification in public-sector systems
  2. Legal and regulatory reporting timelines
  3. Coordination with CISA and other agencies
  4. Evidence preservation for investigations
  5. Public communication protocols
  6. Forensic readiness and logging standards
  7. Containment strategies without disrupting service
  8. Eradication and recovery validation
  9. Post-incident review and process update
  10. Tabletop exercises for response teams
  11. Integrating response plans with development teams
  12. Reporting to oversight bodies
Module 12. Sustaining and Evolving the Program
Maintain relevance and effectiveness over time
12 chapters in this module
  1. Metrics that demonstrate program value
  2. Continuous improvement through feedback loops
  3. Updating controls for new threats
  4. Training and awareness for new hires
  5. Leadership reporting and board communication
  6. Budgeting for security program maturity
  7. Scaling programs across multiple systems
  8. Integrating new technologies securely
  9. Adapting to policy and regulatory changes
  10. Knowledge transfer and documentation hygiene
  11. Succession planning for key roles
  12. Program evaluation and maturity assessment

How this maps to your situation

  • You're leading a digital transformation initiative in a compliance-heavy environment
  • You're preparing for a major audit or certification review
  • You're integrating third-party vendors into a secure delivery pipeline
  • You're building a repeatable process for application security at scale

Before vs. after

Before
Compliance feels like a separate track from development, requiring last-minute fixes and creating team friction
After
Security and compliance are embedded into delivery workflows, enabling faster, more confident releases

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 60, 70 hours of focused learning, designed to be completed at your pace over 8, 10 weeks.

If nothing changes
Without a structured approach, teams risk audit findings, delayed deployments, and increased remediation costs due to reactive security practices.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic cybersecurity courses, this program focuses specifically on the intersection of application security and public-sector compliance, offering implementation-grade detail rather than conceptual overviews.

Frequently asked

Who is this course designed for?
Business and technology professionals involved in delivering or overseeing applications in public-sector or public-facing programs with compliance requirements.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is there video content?
No, the course is text-based with downloadable templates and examples to support hands-on implementation.
$199 one-time. Approximately 60, 70 hours of focused learning, designed to be completed at your pace over 8, 10 weeks..

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

30-day money-back guarantee· 144 chapters· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours
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