A tailored course, built for your situation
Influence across more business units with OWASP integration
A 12-module course designed to expand your impact through secure engineering practices grounded in 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.
Engineers with deep technical skill often stay confined to their org, this course unlocks cross-functional authority
The situation this course is for
Even strong contributors find their influence capped when security practices aren't consistently adopted across teams. Without a shared framework, alignment takes longer and escalations multiply.
Who this is for
Senior engineering leader in a global SaaS environment driving secure development at scale
Who this is not for
Individual contributors not involved in cross-team decisions, or practitioners focused solely on tooling implementation without strategic influence goals
What you walk away with
- Lead OWASP adoption beyond your immediate team with measurable traction
- Influence architecture decisions in adjacent business units using shared security baselines
- Reduce rework by aligning development practices early with compliance and risk stakeholders
- Become the internal reference for secure SaaS patterns across regions
- Deliver consistent security outcomes even when teams operate autonomously
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Why OWASP is becoming a cross-functional language
Explore how OWASP standards are evolving beyond security teams to shape engineering culture across product, risk, and compliance groups.
12 chapters in this module
- Emergence of shared security baselines
- OWASP in global SaaS environments
- From checklist to culture driver
- Engineering leadership shift
- Security as collaboration enabler
- Regional adaptation patterns
- Compliance team expectations
- Product team onboarding
- Developer experience design
- Audit trail alignment
- Cross-org escalation paths
- Early alignment milestones
Module 2. Mapping OWASP to business unit workflows
Learn to align OWASP controls to specific development lifecycles across different lines of business.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying workflow differences
- Customizing control application
- SaaS deployment variance
- Team autonomy boundaries
- Release cycle integration
- CI CD pipeline touchpoints
- Compliance handoff moments
- Regional rollout sequences
- Vendor contribution rules
- Third party risk alignment
- Security review gates
- Post deployment monitoring
Module 3. Building influence without authority
Develop techniques to lead adoption across teams that don’t report to you, using OWASP as a neutral foundation.
12 chapters in this module
- Credibility through consistency
- Framing security as enablement
- Peer level negotiation tactics
- Early wins strategy
- Stakeholder mapping exercise
- Neutral language development
- Escalation path design
- Cross functional metrics
- Feedback loop creation
- Influence tracking method
- Executive summary cadence
- Collaboration artifact library
Module 4. Embedding OWASP in team onboarding
Design onboarding flows that bake OWASP principles into developer ramp-up across departments.
12 chapters in this module
- Onboarding pain points
- Security mindset at entry
- Developer first impression
- Toolchain integration points
- Mentor briefing templates
- Early coding standards
- Peer review benchmarks
- Knowledge check design
- Regional language needs
- Compliance expectation sync
- Self paced learning paths
- Progress tracking system
Module 5. Creating reusable security decision records
Document decisions using OWASP to create shared references that scale across teams and time zones.
12 chapters in this module
- Decision scope definition
- Stakeholder input capture
- Risk rationale structuring
- OWASP control citation
- Approval threshold setting
- Storage location design
- Searchability optimization
- Update trigger rules
- Versioning practice
- Cross team notification
- Audit trail integration
- Knowledge retention plan
Module 6. Running cross-unit OWASP alignment sessions
Facilitate workshops that align multiple business units on common interpretations and implementations.
12 chapters in this module
- Session goal clarity
- Pre work distribution
- Facilitation neutrality
- Conflict resolution approach
- Regional requirement mapping
- Compliance constraint tracing
- Engineering tradeoff discussion
- Outcome documentation
- Follow up action design
- Accountability assignment
- Progress visibility
- Iteration planning
Module 7. Designing low friction security feedback loops
Implement feedback systems that surface issues early without slowing development pace.
12 chapters in this module
- Feedback timing analysis
- Signal detection methods
- False positive reduction
- Triage workflow design
- Developer experience focus
- Automation threshold rules
- Human review triggers
- Escalation clarity
- Remediation support tools
- Learning loop integration
- Trend reporting setup
- Cycle time tracking
Module 8. Scaling secure coding through internal advocacy
Train advocates within teams to sustain OWASP adoption without central oversight.
12 chapters in this module
- Advocate role definition
- Selection criteria design
- Onboarding curriculum
- Support channel setup
- Mentor matching
- Recognition system
- Knowledge sharing rhythm
- Advocate network governance
- Skill progression path
- Feedback to central team
- Regional adaptation support
- Success metric alignment
Module 9. Integrating OWASP with compliance reporting
Streamline audits and evidence collection by aligning OWASP practices with compliance requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- SOC 2 control mapping
- ISO 27001 alignment points
- Audit evidence sources
- Compliance interview prep
- Documentation consistency
- Evidence automation paths
- Cross framework efficiency
- Regulator expectation tracking
- Control overlap identification
- Compliance team collaboration
- Report generation rhythm
- Gap anticipation method
Module 10. Handling regional variations in security adoption
Adapt OWASP implementation to respect local regulations and team dynamics without sacrificing consistency.
12 chapters in this module
- Regional legal constraints
- Data sovereignty impact
- Localization needs
- Team autonomy balance
- Central oversight model
- Escalation protocol design
- Compliance variation handling
- Security baseline flexibility
- Audit readiness across borders
- Cross region collaboration
- Cultural adaptation awareness
- Global rollout sequencing
Module 11. Measuring the spread of secure practices
Track influence beyond your immediate team using concrete metrics tied to OWASP adoption.
12 chapters in this module
- Adoption indicator selection
- Baseline measurement
- Team level tracking
- Developer behavior metrics
- Incident reduction analysis
- Rework cycle comparison
- Audit finding trends
- Peer feedback collection
- Escalation volume tracking
- Advocate network growth
- Cross unit project impact
- Leadership visibility increase
Module 12. Sustaining momentum across leadership cycles
Build systems that preserve OWASP integration through team changes and executive shifts.
12 chapters in this module
- Leadership transition plan
- Successor readiness
- Policy documentation depth
- Institutional memory design
- Playbook maintenance rhythm
- Stakeholder update cycle
- External threat modeling
- Internal adoption tracking
- Budget cycle alignment
- Initiative re validation
- Long term vision update
- Legacy system integration
How this maps to your situation
- Expanding influence beyond direct org
- Aligning security with product velocity
- Reducing cross-team friction
- Sustaining adoption through change
Before vs. after
Before
Security practices vary across teams, requiring constant coordination and rework.
After
OWASP becomes a shared language enabling consistent, autonomous adoption across business units.
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 fit within a two-week learning rhythm while maintaining full-time responsibilities.
If nothing changes
Continuing with ad hoc security alignment leads to duplicated effort, slower innovation, and higher exposure during audits or incidents.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic security training, this course focuses on influence mechanics and organizational adoption, not just technical controls. It combines OWASP depth with change leadership tactics tailored for senior engineering roles.
Frequently asked
Is this course only for security specialists?
No. It's designed for engineering leaders who must influence security outcomes across teams without direct authority.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I receive practical resources?
Yes. Every module includes downloadable templates and worked examples, plus a hand-built implementation playbook delivered at course start.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to fit within a two-week learning rhythm while maintaining full-time responsibilities..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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144 chapters·
Hand-built playbook included·
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