A tailored course, built for your situation
Deeper command of the OWASP Top Ten framework
Master the most widely adopted standard for application security risk
$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 data and software engineers transitioning into security-informed design roles, particularly in regulated environments requiring rigorous control frameworks.
Who this is not for
Entry-level developers, non-technical compliance staff, or practitioners focused solely on network or infrastructure security without code-level engagement.
What you walk away with
- Confidently reference and apply all ten OWASP risk categories with contextual understanding
- Map specific vulnerabilities to secure coding patterns and control implementations
- Lead technical discussions on risk trade-offs using standard terminology and examples
- Integrate OWASP assessments into existing development workflows
- Produce consistent, authoritative risk narratives for peer and leadership review
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding the OWASP Top Ten purpose and evolution
Trace how the OWASP Top Ten became the benchmark for web application risk and its role in shaping secure development norms across industries.
12 chapters in this module
- What OWASP is and why it matters
- History of the Top Ten list revisions
- How standards bodies reference OWASP
- OWASP versus regulatory frameworks
- Role in modern DevSecOps pipelines
- Adoption patterns in large enterprises
- Limitations and common misuses
- How threat modeling complements the list
- Industry sectors relying on OWASP
- Publicly disclosed breaches linked to OWASP items
- Relationship to NIST and CIS Controls
- Common misconceptions to avoid
Module 2. A01 Broken Access Control deep dive
Master the most prevalent risk category with real-code examples, privilege escalation paths, and mitigation patterns used in production systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining access control in web apps
- Vertical vs horizontal escalation
- Insecure direct object references
- Missing function-level restrictions
- URL manipulation examples
- Role-based access flaws
- Session permission leaks
- Testing for broken access control
- Logs indicating access abuse
- Prevention via identity context
- Designing least privilege by default
- Case study: access bypass in SaaS platform
Module 3. A02 Cryptographic Failures breakdown
Learn how weak encryption practices expose data and how to enforce proper implementation across services and storage.
12 chapters in this module
- Sensitive data exposure risks
- Weak cipher selection examples
- Hardcoded credentials in repos
- Inadequate TLS configurations
- Missing data encryption at rest
- Poor key management patterns
- Use of deprecated algorithms
- Password storage anti-patterns
- Client-side crypto risks
- Secure key rotation methods
- Auditing for crypto misconfigurations
- Case study: mobile app data leak
Module 4. A03 Injection vulnerabilities demystified
Gain command over SQL, command, and expression language injection risks with real exploit patterns and safe coding techniques.
12 chapters in this module
- What is injection and how it works
- SQL injection attack vectors
- NoSQL injection examples
- Operating system command injection
- LDAP injection scenarios
- Expression language injection
- Second-order injection cases
- Input validation failure points
- Parameterized queries explained
- ORM protection limits
- Testing for injection paths
- Case study: admin panel compromise
Module 5. A04 Insecure Design fundamentals
Identify design-level flaws that lead to exploitable systems even when code is flawlessly implemented.
12 chapters in this module
- Difference between design and implementation flaws
- Missing threat model for core features
- Failure modes in auth flows
- Abuse of business logic rules
- Lack of rate limiting design
- Insecure default configurations
- State transition vulnerabilities
- Insufficient integrity checks
- Designing for abuse resistance
- Secure design pattern libraries
- Code review focus points
- Case study: reward program exploitation
Module 6. A05 Security Misconfiguration details
Learn how default settings, verbose errors, and misconfigured components create entry points even in well-coded applications.
12 chapters in this module
- Default accounts and passwords
- Unnecessary services enabled
- Verbose error messages
- Improper HTTP headers
- Open cloud storage buckets
- Debug mode in production
- Missing security headers
- Misconfigured CORS rules
- Framework default behaviors
- Automated scanning for misconfigs
- Secure baseline templates
- Case study: API key exposure
Module 7. A06 Vulnerable and Outdated Components
Master dependency risk assessment and learn how to maintain libraries without introducing known exploits.
12 chapters in this module
- Third-party library risks
- Open source component tracking
- Known vulnerability databases
- Dependency tree analysis
- Transitive dependency risks
- Patch management cadence
- SBOM generation and use
- License compliance overlaps
- Automated update pitfalls
- Manual override scenarios
- Vendor response timelines
- Case study: compromised npm package
Module 8. A07 Identification and Authentication Failures
Understand how flaws in login, recovery, and session management enable account takeover and abuse.
12 chapters in this module
- Weak password policies
- Credential stuffing attacks
- Insecure multi-factor methods
- Session fixation vectors
- Session timeout mismanagement
- Account enumeration flaws
- Password recovery bypasses
- Brute force protection gaps
- OAuth misconfigurations
- Session token leakage
- Phishing-resistant auth design
- Case study: breach via password reset
Module 9. A08 Software and Data Integrity Failures
Learn how integrity checks prevent tampering with code, updates, and critical data flows.
12 chapters in this module
- Code injection via update mechanism
- Lack of signature verification
- Unsafe deserialization risks
- CI/CD pipeline contamination
- Malicious payload in templates
- Inadequate input sanitation
- Object serialization flaws
- Package repository compromise
- Trusted source enforcement
- Immutable deployment patterns
- Monitoring for integrity breaches
- Case study: backdoored library update
Module 10. A09 Security Logging and Monitoring Gaps
Master detection capabilities by ensuring logs capture exploitable events and enable timely response.
12 chapters in this module
- Missing logs for critical events
- Inadequate log retention
- Log injection techniques
- Insufficient event correlation
- Lack of real-time alerts
- Log storage security
- Event timestamp manipulation
- Silent failure patterns
- Detection rule design
- Incident timeline reconstruction
- SOC integration points
- Case study: breach missed due to log gaps
Module 11. A10 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Understand how SSRF bypasses network controls and enables access to internal systems through seemingly benign requests.
12 chapters in this module
- What SSRF is and how it works
- Internal service exposure examples
- Cloud metadata endpoint abuse
- DNS rebinding techniques
- Response exfiltration paths
- Blind SSRF detection
- Cloud provider metadata risks
- Input validation bypasses
- Network segmentation failures
- Testing for SSRF susceptibility
- WAF evasion patterns
- Case study: AWS credentials leak via SSRF
Module 12. Integrating OWASP into engineering culture
Lead adoption by aligning OWASP with code reviews, sprint planning, and secure development training.
12 chapters in this module
- OWASP in developer onboarding
- Creating team-specific playbooks
- Customizing checklists by language
- Integrating into CI pipelines
- Security champion programs
- Tooling support for developers
- Metrics for tracking progress
- Leadership reporting structure
- Feedback loops with engineering
- Scaling across large teams
- Maintaining relevance over time
- Future of the Top Ten list
How this maps to your situation
- When starting a new development project
- Before integrating third-party components
- During architecture review sessions
- When responding to security audit findings
Before vs. after
Before
Referencing OWASP risks without full context or confidence in mitigation strategies
After
Leading secure design discussions with authoritative command of attack patterns and controls
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 integration into active development cycles.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic security awareness courses, this program delivers deep, actionable mastery of the OWASP Top Ten with engineering-grade detail and implementation guidance tailored to senior technical roles.
Frequently asked
Who is this course designed for?
Senior data and software engineers who influence system design and want authoritative command of application security risks.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does the course cover hands-on labs or tools?
No. The course is text-based with detailed examples, templates, and an implementation playbook focused on decision-making and narrative authority.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for integration into active development cycles..
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