A tailored course, built for your situation
Sources and specific examples on hand when peers push back
Build unshakable defensibility in security conversations using OWASP as your anchor point
$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
Executive assistant in a regulated tech environment who interfaces with security, compliance, and infrastructure teams
Who this is not for
Individuals seeking technical OWASP implementation or development-level web app security training
What you walk away with
- Trace OWASP Top 10 controls back to original research and real incident data
- Reference concrete examples from past breaches when explaining control necessity
- Structure rationale using layered sources: OWASP docs, NIST crosswalks, and audit findings
- Answer pushback with precision, without escalating to senior reviewers
- Document reasoning in a reusable format that compounds across projects
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding OWASP beyond the checklist
Explore the origins and evolution of the OWASP Top 10, including how real-world breach data informs prioritization and why it's treated as a living document across regulated industries.
12 chapters in this module
- What OWASP is and isn't
- How the Top 10 list gets updated
- Key differences from NIST CSF
- OWASP community structure
- Real incidents behind the the current cycle refresh
- How Oracle teams reference it
- Common misinterpretations
- Mapping to executive concerns
- Sources behind Injection flaws
- Sources behind Broken Access Control
- Sources behind Security Misconfigurations
- Sources behind third-party risks
Module 2. From list to justification
Learn how to turn each OWASP item into a defensible rationale using layered sourcing, primary documents, breach post-mortems, and internal audit findings.
12 chapters in this module
- Building a source hierarchy
- Citing OWASP project pages
- Using CWE links in arguments
- Pulling in Verizon DBIR data
- Incorporating MITRE ATT&CK paths
- Linking to internal incident logs
- Finding public post-mortems
- Creating reference sets
- Annotating control choices
- Avoiding circular logic
- Using time-stamped sources
- Updating references quarterly
Module 3. Handling common pushbacks with precision
Equip yourself with direct responses to recurring challenges like 'We’re not a web app' or 'That’s developer work' using documented precedents and role-specific reasoning.
12 chapters in this module
- Responding to scope challenges
- When teams say it's not urgent
- Addressing resource resistance
- Explaining relevance to non-tech leads
- Holding ground on documentation
- Clarifying shared accountability
- Countering 'we passed audit'
- Dealing with timeline pushback
- Answering 'we use SaaS'
- Responding to vendor claims
- Deflecting blame-shifting
- Maintaining consistency across units
Module 4. Mapping OWASP to support workflows
Integrate OWASP-awareness into calendar planning, briefing prep, and vendor coordination without overstepping boundaries or assuming technical ownership.
12 chapters in this module
- Flagging OWASP-relevant meetings
- Preparing pre-reads with citations
- Tracking recurring control gaps
- Noting patterns across teams
- Documenting escalation paths
- Building checklists for vendors
- Improving ticket triage
- Coordinating patch cycles
- Scheduling control reviews
- Updating playbook templates
- Logging decisions over time
- Creating cross-reference logs
Module 5. Creating reusable defensibility assets
Develop living documents that capture reasoning, sources, and examples so future you (or a colleague) can stand on proven ground without re-litigating basics.
12 chapters in this module
- Designing a reference bank
- Organizing by control area
- Linking to team-specific risks
- Including redacted examples
- Storing breach summaries
- Building response templates
- Creating internal FAQs
- Versioning your artefacts
- Sharing without overcommitting
- Keeping sources current
- Adding context notes
- Indexing by conversation type
Module 6. Cross-walking to ISO 27001 and SOC 2
Understand how OWASP controls align with broader frameworks so you can speak confidently in cross-functional settings where multiple standards apply.
12 chapters in this module
- ISO 27001 A.14.2 mapping
- ISO 27001 A.12.6 overlaps
- SOC 2 CC6.1 alignment
- SOC 2 CC6.8 connections
- NIST 800-53 synergies
- Finding gaps in mappings
- Using CIS Controls v8
- Cross-referencing with NIST CSF
- Highlighting control depth
- Explaining divergence points
- Supporting auditor Q&A
- Building cross-framework briefs
Module 7. Speaking confidently in technical huddles
Position yourself as a grounded contributor in developer or security meetings by knowing which questions to ask, and when to stay out of the weeds.
12 chapters in this module
- Asking for control rationale
- Requesting update timing
- Clarifying testing scope
- Understanding scan types
- Differentiating dev vs prod
- Tracking patch delays
- Noting dependency risks
- Following configuration logs
- Asking about false positives
- Monitoring remediation
- Summarizing for leadership
- Avoiding over-interpretation
Module 8. Working with third-party risk teams
Leverage OWASP to strengthen vendor assessments and contractual terms, especially when inherited platforms introduce hidden exposure.
12 chapters in this module
- Reviewing vendor SOC 2 reports
- Asking about OWASP compliance
- Assessing penetration test depth
- Validating scan frequency
- Checking for false negative risks
- Evaluating bug bounty programs
- Reviewing incident response plans
- Tracking third-party dependencies
- Flagging open-source risks
- Monitoring supply chain updates
- Questioning test coverage
- Following up on findings
Module 9. Anticipating audit questions
Turn OWASP awareness into proactive preparation by aligning documentation practices with common assessor lines of inquiry.
12 chapters in this module
- Predicting control questions
- Preparing evidence trails
- Documenting decision rationale
- Flagging recurring findings
- Tracking control exceptions
- Explaining compensating controls
- Managing time-bound waivers
- Updating risk registers
- Communicating status upward
- Scheduling follow-ups
- Coordinating evidence access
- Reducing audit fatigue
Module 10. Maintaining currency without overload
Stay up to date with OWASP developments without falling into analysis paralysis or becoming responsible for enforcement.
12 chapters in this module
- Setting update alerts
- Following OWASP GitHub
- Reading final release notes
- Subscribing to project blogs
- Joining relevant Slack channels
- Filtering signal from noise
- Summarizing changes quarterly
- Sharing only what's relevant
- Archiving outdated guidance
- Cross-checking with NIST
- Using CISA alerts as filter
- Scheduling review intervals
Module 11. Building quiet influence
Grow your impact not by claiming expertise, but by consistently surfacing the right questions and backing them with defensible sources.
12 chapters in this module
- Asking 'What if?' without overreach
- Naming precedent without dictating
- Citing past incidents gently
- Offering references not answers
- Creating space for discussion
- Avoiding ownership traps
- Highlighting organizational risk
- Framing for long-term safety
- Balancing urgency and prudence
- Knowing when to escalate
- Staying within role scope
- Earning trust over time
Module 12. Compounding knowledge across quarters
Design a personal system that ensures every interaction adds to your depth, making future decisions faster and more grounded.
12 chapters in this module
- Logging decisions made
- Tagging by control type
- Saving source links
- Extracting reusable quotes
- Organizing by team
- Indexing by risk level
- Creating summary briefs
- Updating templates annually
- Mentoring others selectively
- Refining your process
- Avoiding burnout triggers
- Celebrating quiet wins
How this maps to your situation
- When a team pushes back on security timelines
- When a vendor claims full compliance
- Before an internal audit cycle begins
- When briefing leadership on risk exposure
Before vs. after
Before
Reactive justifications, reliance on others for technical backing, repeating explanations
After
Consistent, source-backed reasoning available on demand, growing reputation for clarity in risk discussions
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 to be consumed in short bursts over 6-8 weeks.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program focuses exclusively on defensibility, how to hold ground in real conversations using OWASP as a foundation, not just pass a test or check a box.
Frequently asked
Do I need a technical background to benefit?
No. This course is designed for coordinators, assistants, and cross-functional contributors who need to understand and articulate security rationale without being developers.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me move into a security role?
It builds defensibility in current conversations, not technical skills for a role change. Focus is on clarity, not certification.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be consumed in short bursts over 6-8 weeks..
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