A tailored course, built for your situation
Deeper command of the OWASP framework for secure application delivery
Master the standard most trusted application security teams rely on to ship resilient systems
$199 one-time
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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.
Who this is for
Senior consulting leader managing technical delivery teams, advising on secure software practices, and shaping risk-informed engagement standards.
Who this is not for
Individual contributors looking for developer-level coding tutorials or entry-level security awareness content.
What you walk away with
- Complete OWASP Top 10 mappings with annotated examples tailored to enterprise application patterns
- Apply the OWASP Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS) to client risk assessments
- Design test plans using the OWASP Testing Guide framework for consistent audit outcomes
- Navigate OWASP Cheat Sheet Series content to respond effectively to peer challenges
- Build reusable OWASP-aligned security playbooks that survive team turnover
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding the OWASP mission and structure
Lay the foundation by exploring OWASP’s governance model, project taxonomy, and how its open-source nature strengthens trust in audit contexts.
12 chapters in this module
- OWASP founding principles
- Key community roles
- Project maturity model
- Top 10 release cycle
- ASVS versions overview
- Testing Guide structure
- Cheat Sheet curation
- Member contribution paths
- Affiliate program reach
- Licensing of materials
- Use in commercial engagements
- Citation standards
Module 2. Mapping the OWASP Top 10 to real-world threats
Walk through each risk category with recent incident examples and vendor-agnostic mitigation benchmarks.
12 chapters in this module
- Injection patterns today
- Broken auth in SaaS
- Sensitive data exposure cases
- XML External Entities today
- Broken access control examples
- Security misconfigs in cloud
- XSS attack vectors now
- Insecure deserialization
- Using components with known flaws
- Insufficient logging gaps
- Server side request forgery
- API abuse trends
Module 3. Applying the ASVS across tiers
Break down Level 1, 2, and 3 requirements and learn when to apply each based on data sensitivity and threat landscape.
12 chapters in this module
- ASVS scope levels
- Authentication controls
- Session management
- Access control checks
- Cryptographic strength
- Error handling norms
- Data validation rules
- HTTP security headers
- Logging and monitoring
- Business logic validation
- Configuration standards
- Verification scoring
Module 4. Testing with the OWASP Testing Guide
Follow the structured approach of the Testing Guide to plan, execute, and report findings across application portfolios.
12 chapters in this module
- Testing phases overview
- Intelligence gathering
- Configuration scanning
- Identity testing
- AuthZ testing methods
- Input validation checks
- Back-end interaction tests
- API security review
- Client-side testing
- AJAX security review
- Web service testing
- Reporting templates
Module 5. Integrating OWASP into SDLC
Embed OWASP standards into each phase of development, from planning to production rollout.
12 chapters in this module
- Secure requirements gathering
- Threat modeling integration
- Code review checklists
- SAST tool alignment
- DAST validation timing
- IaC scanning points
- CI/CD gate design
- Pen test coordination
- Release sign-off criteria
- Incident response triggers
- Post-mortem follow-up
- Version update process
Module 6. Using OWASP Cheat Sheets effectively
Leverage curated guidance on specific controls to strengthen team deliverables and client trust.
12 chapters in this module
- AuthZ design patterns
- Session security
- Input validation examples
- Cryptographic storage
- Error handling tips
- Logging best practices
- Security headers
- AJAX security
- REST security
- HTTP security
- File upload rules
- DOM XSS prevention
Module 7. Securing modern APIs with OWASP
Focus on the API Security Top 10 and map defenses to common architectural patterns.
12 chapters in this module
- Broken object level auth
- User impersonation risks
- Excessive data exposure
- Lack of resources limits
- Mass assignment flaws
- Security misconfigs
- Injection in APIs
- Improper asset management
- Insufficient logging
- Rate limiting gaps
- OAuth bypass methods
- API gateway checks
Module 8. Building secure mobile applications
Extend OWASP guidance to mobile platforms with platform-specific threats and controls.
12 chapters in this module
- Mobile threat matrix
- Insecure storage risks
- Weak server validation
- Reverse engineering
- Code tampering
- Insecure communication
- Client-side logic flaws
- Platform interaction risks
- Authentication bypass
- Session handling
- Binary protection
- Mobile app hardening
Module 9. Managing third-party risks using OWASP
Apply OWASP principles when evaluating vendor applications and open-source dependencies.
12 chapters in this module
- Third-party risk criteria
- Open source license review
- SBOM analysis
- Vulnerability disclosure
- Vendor pen test access
- API integration risks
- Customization impact
- Patch response SLAs
- Audit right negotiation
- Incident response roles
- Exit strategy planning
- Compliance alignment
Module 10. Scaling secure practices across teams
Design training, tooling rollouts, and governance structures that sustain OWASP adoption at scale.
12 chapters in this module
- Team onboarding plan
- Internal certification
- Tool standardization
- Secure coding standards
- Mentorship model
- Knowledge sharing
- Metrics dashboard
- Risk heat mapping
- Cross-team alignment
- Escalation path design
- Remediation tracking
- Benchmarking progress
Module 11. Preparing for security audits using OWASP
Turn OWASP artifacts into audit-ready evidence with clear traceability from control to implementation.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit scope definition
- Evidence collection
- Control mapping matrix
- Gap assessment method
- Remediation planning
- Stakeholder communication
- Compliance alignment
- Findings response
- Executive summary writing
- Follow-up timeline
- Audit tool integration
- Lessons learned
Module 12. Sustaining mastery over OWASP evolution
Stay ahead of updates, contribute to projects, and lead practice transformation within your organization.
12 chapters in this module
- Tracking OWASP releases
- Joining working groups
- Contributing content
- Presenting at events
- Internal advocacy
- Mentor next leaders
- Update process design
- Feedback loop creation
- Benchmarking progress
- Sharing success stories
- Expanding influence
- Long-term roadmap
How this maps to your situation
- When onboarding new consultants to application security
- Before scoping a client security assessment engagement
- During development of internal security playbooks
- After an audit finding related to insecure coding practices
Before vs. after
Before
Relying on general security best practices without deep alignment to a recognized standard
After
Confidently applying OWASP frameworks to client engagements with documented, repeatable methods
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, with full course completion in under 40 hours.
If nothing changes
Without structured mastery of OWASP, teams may apply inconsistent security controls, leading to rework, audit findings, or gaps in client deliverables that erode trust.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic security awareness courses, this program focuses exclusively on OWASP’s frameworks and their practical application in consulting environments. Compared to vendor-specific training, it offers neutral, transferable expertise applicable across client ecosystems.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical or strategic in focus?
It balances both, providing enough technical depth to guide teams while focusing on strategic application across client engagements.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this across different client industries?
Yes, the OWASP framework is technology and industry agnostic, making it ideal for diverse consulting work.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, with full course completion in under 40 hours..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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