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A tailored course, built for your situation

Sources and specific examples on hand when peers push back

Build unshakeable reasoning for secure application architecture using OWASP standards

$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.
Losing traction in technical reviews due to weak justification for security-first design

Who this is for

Senior technical architect influencing application security decisions without formal authority

Who this is not for

Junior developers, compliance auditors, or teams seeking checkbox compliance without design influence

What you walk away with

  • Walk into any technical review with specific OWASP examples and control mappings ready
  • Explain application security tradeoffs using cited sources, not opinions
  • Defend design constraints with precedent from real-world incidents and mitigation patterns
  • Respond to pushback with structured rationale that references OWASP Top 10, ASVS, and Proactive Controls
  • Document architecture decisions with a defensible, repeatable trail of reasoning

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Mapping OWASP Top 10 to APEX architecture layers
Align each OWASP risk category with specific Oracle APEX stack components and configuration guardrails.
12 chapters in this module
  1. OWASP Injection in low-code inputs
  2. APEX parsing engine risks
  3. Session state tampering scenarios
  4. Direct SQL access via dynamic actions
  5. Authentication bypass in plug-ins
  6. Role escalation through item visibility
  7. File upload misconfigurations
  8. CLOB handling and buffer risks
  9. Error messages leaking metadata
  10. Unvalidated redirects in navigation
  11. Third-party library injection points
  12. Mitigation mapping to APEX settings
Module 2. ASVS Level 1 controls in APEX forms
Apply baseline OWASP Application Security Verification requirements to form submissions and data flows.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Input validation at submission entry
  2. Server-side regex enforcement
  3. Sanitization in PL/SQL blocks
  4. Dynamic action payload inspection
  5. Session state protection settings
  6. CSRF token enforcement
  7. Privilege check patterns
  8. Row-level security binding
  9. Audit trail logging triggers
  10. Error handling without disclosure
  11. Redirect validation
  12. Final state confirmation
Module 3. ASVS Level 2 controls for authenticated workflows
Strengthen authenticated paths with multi-layer verification and context-aware enforcement.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Session timeout configuration
  2. Re-authentication for sensitive actions
  3. MFA integration points
  4. Login attempt throttling
  5. Password complexity in APEX accounts
  6. Role-based workflow branching
  7. Session data encryption
  8. Logout completeness
  9. Session ID regeneration
  10. Concurrent session limits
  11. Credential stuffing detection
  12. Brute force response logic
Module 4. ASVS Level 3 controls for high-assurance applications
Implement OWASP's strictest verification standards for critical systems.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Cryptographic storage of secrets
  2. Key management integration
  3. Hardware token binding
  4. Audit trail immutability
  5. Real-time breach detection
  6. Transaction signing
  7. Code signing for extensions
  8. Pen-test resilience
  9. Zero-trust data access
  10. Immutable logging
  11. Recovery path integrity
  12. Third-party attestation
Module 5. OWASP Proactive Controls in APEX development
Embed security into every phase of low-code development using Proactive Controls.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Secure architecture review templates
  2. Threat modeling APEX flows
  3. Secure default configurations
  4. Security-specific code reviews
  5. Automated security testing
  6. Secure libraries only policy
  7. Environment segregation
  8. Deployment pipeline checks
  9. Incident simulation
  10. Secure documentation standards
  11. Security training for teams
  12. Security metrics tracking
Module 6. Defending against injection via APEX patterns
Use OWASP guidelines to justify and demonstrate protection at execution points.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Dynamic SQL risk assessment
  2. Bind variable enforcement
  3. PL/SQL block scoping
  4. APEX_ITEM function safety
  5. Report column injection
  6. Chart data source validation
  7. Web service payload checks
  8. REST module input handling
  9. Email template injection
  10. URL parameter validation
  11. File name sanitization
  12. Log entry escaping
Module 7. Authentication robustness in multi-tenant APEX
Apply OWASP guidance to defend against tenant-level identity confusion.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Schema-level access isolation
  2. Application alias collision
  3. Shared workspace risks
  4. Tenant-specific session keys
  5. Login routing logic
  6. Role propagation rules
  7. Password reset isolation
  8. Audit trail segregation
  9. Error message masking
  10. Cross-tenant navigation blocks
  11. Session termination scope
  12. Impersonation logging
Module 8. Session management in low-code environments
Justify session controls using OWASP benchmarks and documented edge cases.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Session timeout settings
  2. Idle vs absolute expiry
  3. Token regeneration triggers
  4. Logout propagation
  5. Session table cleanup
  6. Session fixation tests
  7. Cookie flag enforcement
  8. Secure-only transmission
  9. Session ID entropy
  10. Session binding to IP
  11. Concurrent session detection
  12. Token leakage prevention
Module 9. Error handling and information exposure
Use OWASP examples to defend minimal disclosure and structured logging.
12 chapters in this module
  1. APEX debug level policies
  2. Error message obfuscation
  3. Stack trace suppression
  4. Custom error pages
  5. Log level standardization
  6. PII in error logs
  7. Exception handling blocks
  8. User-facing message templating
  9. Database error wrapping
  10. API error consistency
  11. Third-party error sanitization
  12. Error rate monitoring
Module 10. Data protection in APEX workflows
Map OWASP data security principles to form, report, and API layers.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Column-level access rules
  2. Sensitive data masking
  3. Export restrictions
  4. Audit trail inclusion
  5. Encryption at rest
  6. Session data handling
  7. Cache exposure risks
  8. Search result filtering
  9. Report parameter validation
  10. PDF generation safety
  11. Email attachment controls
  12. Download token expiration
Module 11. Secure integration patterns with REST
Defend API security choices using OWASP API Security Top 10.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Authentication in REST modules
  2. Rate limiting setup
  3. Input validation layers
  4. Payload size limits
  5. OAuth scope enforcement
  6. Back-end service validation
  7. Logging of API calls
  8. Error masking in responses
  9. Versioning controls
  10. Deprecation policies
  11. CORS configuration
  12. API key lifecycle
Module 12. Documenting defensible security decisions
Create decision records that reference OWASP sources and real-world incidents.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Security decision template
  2. Rationale citation format
  3. Incident precedent reference
  4. Control mapping table
  5. Stakeholder alignment log
  6. Risk acceptance form
  7. Review cycle schedule
  8. Version history tracking
  9. External audit readiness
  10. Peer review checklist
  11. Update trigger conditions
  12. Retirement documentation

How this maps to your situation

  • Justifying security constraints in design reviews
  • Responding to dev team pushback on controls
  • Preparing for internal audit with documented rationale
  • Defending architecture in cross-functional planning

Before vs. after

Before
Making security arguments based on best practices without cited sources
After
Defending architecture with specific OWASP references, real-world examples, and verifiable control mappings

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 2.5 hours per module, designed for just-in-time learning during active projects

If nothing changes
Continuing to lose influence in technical decisions due to lack of citable, structured defenses for security-first design choices

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic OWASP overviews, this course maps directly to Oracle APEX implementation patterns and provides defensible, source-backed reasoning for security decisions.

Frequently asked

How is this different from general OWASP courses?
It’s tailored to low-code platforms, especially Oracle APEX, with concrete mappings to configuration settings, PL/SQL patterns, and real-world incident examples.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this without changing existing APEX apps?
Yes , modules are designed to be applied incrementally, with templates for review and retrofitting.
$199 one-time. Approximately 2.5 hours per module, designed for just-in-time learning during active projects.

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