A tailored course, built for your situation
Influence Across More Business Units with OWASP
A tailored path to extending your security governance impact across divisions, regions, and product lines using the most widely adopted web application security standard
$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.
Who this is for
Senior program manager in a global tech organization focused on customer delivery, with growing responsibility for cross-functional alignment and security governance integration
Who this is not for
This course is not for practitioners seeking introductory OWASP content or those focused solely on code-level penetration testing. It’s designed for leaders who operationalize standards across teams.
What you walk away with
- Lead OWASP adoption initiatives that span multiple business units
- Serve as the go-to reference for OWASP implementation across regions
- Translate OWASP controls into clear, non-technical narratives for stakeholders
- Design reusable templates that accelerate compliance across engagements
- Position yourself as the central node in cross-divisional security alignment
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Mapping OWASP to Real-World Attack Scenarios
Build context by aligning OWASP Top 10 risks to recent incidents in enterprise environments. Learn how to ground discussions in actual events without resorting to fear-based messaging.
12 chapters in this module
- Case: Credential stuffing at major bank
- Mapping attack to API9:the current cycle
- Identifying business impact zones
- Regional variations in exposure
- Customer trust as a metric
- Framing risk beyond IT
- Control relevance by geography
- Stakeholder-specific risk language
- From breach headline to control fix
- OWASP as a common language
- Linking technical risk to P&L
- Establishing baseline understanding
Module 2. Translating Controls Across Functions
Develop skills to reframe OWASP controls for non-security teams, product, legal, operations, so adoption is collaborative, not compliance-driven.
12 chapters in this module
- Rephrasing risk for product managers
- Legal implications of IDOR flaws
- Operations: Monitoring for insecure deserialization
- Finance team’s view of breach cost
- HR’s role in secure onboarding
- Sales engineering guardrails
- Support team escalation paths
- Marketing and data collection risks
- Vendor management handoffs
- Procurement and third-party APIs
- Privacy team alignment points
- Audit readiness through collaboration
Module 3. Designing Reusable Compliance Templates
Create living documents that travel across engagements, SoA checklists, control mappings, and assessment guides that build institutional memory.
12 chapters in this module
- Standardizing control evidence
- Template structure for reuse
- Version control for compliance
- Role-specific checklists
- Automatable vs manual controls
- Region-specific adaptations
- Customer-facing transparency
- Internal audit alignment
- Integrating feedback loops
- Cross-project consistency
- Living document maintenance
- Handoff protocols between teams
Module 4. Building Cross-Regional Rollout Plans
Develop phased deployment blueprints that account for local regulation, team structure, and IT maturity without sacrificing core security integrity.
12 chapters in this module
- Assessing regional IT maturity
- Localizing OWASP messaging
- Regulatory overlay mapping
- Identifying local champions
- Time zone coordination strategies
- Language and translation planning
- Testing in low-maturity markets
- Escalation paths across regions
- Central oversight models
- Regional autonomy boundaries
- Knowledge transfer frameworks
- Measuring rollout effectiveness
Module 5. Stakeholder Communication Frameworks
Craft messaging that aligns security work to business outcomes for executives, engineers, and external partners.
12 chapters in this module
- CISO-level risk summaries
- Engineering sprint integration
- Customer assurance narratives
- Partner onboarding packages
- Executive briefing templates
- Incident response coordination
- Public disclosure prep
- Regulator communication plans
- Board-level summary versions
- Sales enablement content
- Product roadmap integration
- Legal team collaboration
Module 6. Establishing Governance Without Authority
Lead change without direct control by leveraging influence, consistency, and artifact quality to become the default reference.
12 chapters in this module
- Leading without mandate
- Credibility through consistency
- Visibility in cross-team meetings
- Ownership of key artefacts
- Becoming the go-to resource
- Neutral facilitation techniques
- Conflict resolution in control disputes
- Documented decision rationale
- Building informal networks
- Avoiding gatekeeper perception
- Scaling through delegation
- Maintaining integrity under pressure
Module 7. Integrating OWASP into SDLC Pipelines
Ensure application security is embedded from design to deployment, with traceable linkages between policy and practice.
12 chapters in this module
- Security gates in CI/CD
- Threat modeling at design phase
- Developer training integration
- Automated scanning thresholds
- Remediation SLAs by severity
- False positive management
- Bug bounty handoff protocols
- Pen test integration points
- Code review checklist design
- Architecture review triggers
- Release blocker criteria
- Post-deployment monitoring
Module 8. Creating Executive Dashboards
Transform technical findings into strategic insights that show progress, exposure, and program health to leadership.
12 chapters in this module
- Choosing meaningful KPIs
- Risk heat mapping by division
- Trend analysis over time
- Benchmarking against peer firms
- OWASP compliance rate tracking
- Exposure reduction metrics
- Resource allocation impact
- Risk acceptance documentation
- Dashboard refresh cycles
- Actionable insights format
- Executive summary writing
- Visual clarity principles
Module 9. Managing Third-Party and Vendor Risk
Extend OWASP principles into procurement, vendor onboarding, and external development partners.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor security questionnaires
- Pre-contract OWASP alignment
- Third-party code review scope
- API security expectations
- Subprocessor transparency
- Pen test validation rights
- Incident response SLAs
- Data handling compliance
- Right-to-audit clauses
- Remediation timelines
- Contractual control enforcement
- Exit strategy for non-compliance
Module 10. Scaling Through Training and Enablement
Develop targeted training assets that empower teams to self-serve on OWASP requirements and reduce bottlenecks.
12 chapters in this module
- Role-based training paths
- Microlearning content design
- Developer-focused modules
- Product manager workshops
- Security champion programs
- Assessment readiness prep
- Gamified learning elements
- Knowledge retention checks
- Feedback-driven iteration
- Localized training rollout
- Tracking adoption rates
- Train-the-trainer frameworks
Module 11. Auditing and Continuous Improvement
Implement cycles of review and refinement that keep OWASP practices current and responsive to evolving threats.
12 chapters in this module
- Internal audit coordination
- Control effectiveness measurement
- Gap identification workflows
- Remediation tracking
- Benchmarking against updates
- OWASP version transition plan
- Stakeholder feedback integration
- Lessons learned documentation
- Process refinement cycles
- Automation opportunities
- Cross-program synergy
- Continuous control validation
Module 12. Building a Legacy of Influence
Position yourself as a long-term leader whose work compounds across teams, projects, and organizational changes.
12 chapters in this module
- Documenting institutional knowledge
- Succession planning
- Mentorship structures
- Public speaking opportunities
- Conference session design
- Internal thought leadership
- Cross-departmental visibility
- Personal brand cultivation
- Influence beyond tenure
- Scaling impact post-role
- Measuring leadership footprint
- Leaving behind playbooks
How this maps to your situation
- When launching a new product line across regions
- Before an external audit or certification cycle
- During vendor consolidation or procurement overhaul
- After a security incident or near-miss
Before vs. after
Before
OWASP is treated as an IT checklist, applied inconsistently across teams and regions.
After
You lead a unified, repeatable approach to application security that stakeholders trust and teams adopt voluntarily.
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 completed at your pace over 6-8 weeks.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic OWASP trainings, this course focuses on the operational and influence challenges faced by senior practitioners who must coordinate across functions, regions, and stakeholder groups, without direct authority.
Frequently asked
Who is this course designed for?
Senior program leads, governance practitioners, and technical managers who need to scale OWASP adoption across teams and regions without direct authority.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me influence teams outside my control?
Yes, this course is specifically designed to build influence through artifact quality, consistency, and stakeholder alignment, not authority.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed at your pace over 6-8 weeks..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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