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A tailored course, built for your situation

Sources and specific examples on hand when peers push back on OWASP

Build defensible OWASP implementation logic rooted in real-world precedents and auditable reasoning

$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.
Being questioned on OWASP control choices without ready access to supporting sources or documented precedents

The situation this course is for

Technical leads in payments modernization are increasingly expected to justify OWASP alignment decisions to cross-functional reviewers. Without documented rationales or specific examples, decisions appear subjective, even when they’re sound. This creates rework, delays in sign-off, and erosion of credibility, especially when peer reviewers lack context but demand justification.

Who this is for

Senior technical compliance lead in financial services, implementing secure payment transformation with ISO 20022 and modern security frameworks

Who this is not for

Entry-level developers, auditors looking for checklists, or consultants selling generic OWASP training

What you walk away with

  • A personal library of OWASP control rationales with citations from real implementations
  • Ability to explain control selection using specific examples from PCI DSS-aligned deployments
  • Documented patterns for handling OWASP in ISO 20022 message validation layers
  • Response-ready reasoning for common pushbacks (e.g., 'This control slows deployment')
  • Clear linkage between OWASP, NIST 800-53, and payment security architecture

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Foundations of Defensible Security Design
Establish the core principles of rationale-driven security implementation, focusing on traceability, precedent, and audit readiness in the firm systems.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Why defensibility beats strict compliance
  2. The ISO 20022-OWASP intersection
  3. What regulators actually review
  4. Naming the decision owner
  5. Versioning control justifications
  6. Mapping to PCI DSS requirement 6.3
  7. Using NIST 800-53 as supporting logic
  8. Documenting exceptions without risk
  9. When to cite vendor implementation notes
  10. Avoiding over-documentation traps
  11. Building the first rationale archive
  12. Setting review thresholds for changes
Module 2. OWASP Top 10 in Payments Context
Adapt OWASP Top 10 controls to ISO 20022 message flows, prioritizing based on attack surface and remediation cost.
12 chapters in this module
  1. OWASP 1 Broken authentication in API calls
  2. Real case Singapay the current cycle incident
  3. OWASP 2 Cryptographic failures in transit
  4. TLS 1.2 vs 1.3 in cross-border
  5. OWASP 3 Injection in message parsing
  6. XML schema validation thresholds
  7. OWASP 4 Insecure design patterns
  8. How ISO 20022 schema reduces risk
  9. OWASP 5 Misconfigurations in gateways
  10. Default settings in vendor stacks
  11. OWASP 6 Vulnerable libraries
  12. SBOM tracking in middleware
Module 3. Control Rationale Development
Write clear, concise justifications for including, modifying, or excluding OWASP controls based on system architecture and threat model.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Structure of a defensible rationale
  2. Citing NIST framework mappings
  3. Referencing PCI SSC guidance
  4. When to link to past audit outcomes
  5. Using breach post-mortems as support
  6. Handling 'industry standard' claims
  7. Differentiating risk vs compliance
  8. Versioning rationale over time
  9. Peer-reviewing rationales
  10. Archiving sources and links
  11. Updating when standards change
  12. Linking to change management logs
Module 4. Stakeholder Challenge Scenarios
Prepare for common pushbacks from developers, auditors, and business stakeholders on OWASP implementation scope.
12 chapters in this module
  1. We don't have time for this
  2. This isn't a web app
  3. Our vendor handles security
  4. We passed last audit
  5. Other teams don't do this
  6. It's out of scope
  7. We're not PCI DSS Level 1
  8. We already have firewalls
  9. We follow ISO 27001
  10. We're cloud-native
  11. We're moving fast
  12. We'll fix it later
Module 5. OWASP and PCI DSS Alignment
Map OWASP controls to PCI DSS requirements with documented examples from payment gateway implementations.
12 chapters in this module
  1. PCI DSS 6.3 and OWASP A1
  2. OWASP A3 and input validation
  3. Logging failed logins A2
  4. OWASP A4 and secure design
  5. Handling shared hosting concerns
  6. OWASP A5 and identity checks
  7. Credential rotation policies
  8. OWASP A6 and configuration
  9. Baseline settings for APIs
  10. OWASP A7 and error handling
  11. Masking PAN in logs
  12. OWASP A8 and access control
Module 6. Documenting Implementation Precedents
Build a repeatable process for capturing what worked in past projects, including what to cite and how to store it.
12 chapters in this module
  1. What counts as a precedent
  2. Anonymizing internal data
  3. Storing in accessible formats
  4. When to use screenshots
  5. Citing internal post-mortems
  6. Referencing external breaches
  7. Linking to vendor advisories
  8. Creating template responses
  9. Versioning documents
  10. Setting retention rules
  11. Access control on archives
  12. Updating when systems change
Module 7. Cross-Functional Communication
Translate OWASP rationale into clear, non-technical language for compliance, legal, and operations teams.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Speaking to compliance teams
  2. Explaining risk to finance
  3. Presenting to legal
  4. Working with external auditors
  5. Handling scope disagreements
  6. Using PCI DSS as common ground
  7. Avoiding jargon traps
  8. Mapping to ISO 27001 domains
  9. Creating summary views
  10. Preparing for regulator Q&A
  11. Responding to follow-ups
  12. Keeping responses consistent
Module 8. OWASP in CI/CD Pipelines
Embed OWASP checks into automated builds with clearly documented exceptions and override logic.
12 chapters in this module
  1. SAST integration points
  2. Defining false positive thresholds
  3. Documenting override justifications
  4. Linking to control rationale
  5. Automating evidence capture
  6. Handling dependency scans
  7. SBOM generation triggers
  8. Versioning scan configs
  9. Reviewing pipeline results
  10. Handling developer override
  11. Logging pipeline exceptions
  12. Aligning with SOC 2
Module 9. Managing Third-Party Risk
Evaluate vendor solutions against OWASP principles and document acceptance decisions.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Vendor OWASP claims
  2. Validating self-attestations
  3. Requesting evidence
  4. Reading application security reports
  5. Assessing API security
  6. Reviewing penetration tests
  7. Citing CSP audit reports
  8. Handling shared responsibility
  9. Documenting acceptance
  10. Setting re-evaluation cycles
  11. Linking to contract terms
  12. Escalating unresolved issues
Module 10. Audit Readiness and Evidence
Prepare for internal and external audits with organized, defensible documentation packages.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Building audit packages
  2. Organizing by control
  3. Linking to implementation
  4. Including rationale files
  5. Anonymizing sensitive data
  6. Preparing for follow-up
  7. Maintaining version history
  8. Handling document requests
  9. Using templates
  10. Tracking response status
  11. Coordinating with legal
  12. Final review checklist
Module 11. Adapting to Emerging Threats
Update OWASP alignment as new vulnerabilities and attack patterns emerge, with clear decision tracking.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Monitoring CVE feeds
  2. Prioritizing patching
  3. Assessing exploit availability
  4. Evaluating proof-of-concept
  5. Updating control mappings
  6. Communicating changes
  7. Revising documentation
  8. Notifying stakeholders
  9. Handling emergency changes
  10. Post-incident review
  11. Updating training
  12. Sharing lessons learned
Module 12. Scaling Defensible Practices
Extend defensible OWASP reasoning across teams and systems, ensuring consistency and reducing rework.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Creating team templates
  2. Training new members
  3. Standardizing documentation
  4. Sharing precedent libraries
  5. Holding cross-team reviews
  6. Measuring adoption
  7. Refining over time
  8. Linking to ISO 20022 rollout
  9. Supporting regional teams
  10. Handling local compliance
  11. Updating central playbooks
  12. Measuring reduced pushback

How this maps to your situation

  • During ISO 20022 security gate reviews
  • Before external audit cycles
  • When vendors propose alternative controls
  • After major system changes or incidents

Before vs. after

Before
Reactive justifications, fragmented documentation, frequent rework during reviews
After
Ready-to-cite rationales, structured precedent library, confidence under scrutiny

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: 3 hours per module, recommended pace: one module per week

If nothing changes
Continuing to rely on ad-hoc explanations risks delayed approvals, increased scrutiny, and erosion of technical authority, especially as payment security standards evolve and internal challenges grow more frequent.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic OWASP training, this course focuses on defensible implementation logic, specific to payments, ISO 20022, and real-world audit challenges. No theory, only actionable precedent-building.

Frequently asked

Is this course about passing OWASP certification?
No. This course is about building defensible implementation logic, not exam preparation.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help with PCI DSS audits?
Yes. Each module links OWASP decisions to PCI DSS requirements with real implementation examples.
$199 one-time. 3 hours per module, recommended pace: one module per week.

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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