A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering NIST SSDF for Cloud Security Engineers
A structured path to owning secure software delivery decisions in high-velocity environments.
$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.
Security reviews slow down releases, but skipping them risks breaches.
The situation this course is for
Engineers default to fast shipping or heavy gates, one leads to drift, the other to delays. The middle path, structured, repeatable security input, requires command of a framework and confidence in judgment.
Who this is for
Cloud security engineers in product-first organizations who influence but don’t control release pipelines.
Who this is not for
Security auditors without development pipeline access, compliance generalists without technical depth, or executives seeking board-level narratives.
What you walk away with
- Own end-to-end secure software delivery workflows using NIST SSDF
- Lead pre-release security reviews with authority and consistency
- Document decision rationale that survives team changes and audit cycles
- Align security input with CI/CD velocity without gatekeeping
- Become the internal reference point for secure architecture patterns
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding the NIST SSDF Framework
Break down the NIST SSDF into actionable components tailored to cloud-native environments. Learn how each practice aligns with development velocity and security assurance.
12 chapters in this module
- What is NIST SSDF
- Core objectives of secure software development
- Mapping SSDF to real-world release cycles
- Integration with DevOps workflows
- Key differences from OWASP SAMM
- SSDF and zero-trust architecture
- How Atlassian teams use SSDF concepts
- Framework scope vs. implementation depth
- Common misinterpretations of the controls
- SSDF in pre-commit and CI stages
- Role clarity across engineering and security
- Why SSDF beats checklist compliance
Module 2. Secure Development Policies
Design policies that developers adopt willingly. Focus on clarity, automation, and alignment with team incentives.
12 chapters in this module
- Writing effective secure coding standards
- Policy versioning and change control
- Automated policy enforcement in pipelines
- Developer onboarding and training plans
- Measuring policy adherence without friction
- Feedback loops from security findings
- Handling exceptions systematically
- Integrating threat modeling outputs
- Linking policies to incident data
- Policy ownership transitions
- Security as a service mindset
- Avoiding policy drift over time
Module 3. Threat Modeling Integration
Embed proactive threat assessment into design phases, not as a gate but as a design partner.
12 chapters in this module
- When to initiate threat modeling
- Choosing between STRIDE and PASTA
- Facilitating design-time threat sessions
- Documenting findings for engineers
- Tracking remediation progress
- Threat model maintenance cadence
- Automated tooling support options
- Integrating with architecture reviews
- Scaling across product teams
- Common gaps in modeling coverage
- Using past incidents to improve models
- Reducing analysis overhead
Module 4. Code Review and Static Analysis
Improve detection precision and developer trust by aligning scanning with actual risk patterns.
12 chapters in this module
- Configuring SAST tools for low false positives
- Prioritizing findings by exploitability
- Integrating SCA into dependency checks
- Reviewing third-party code securely
- Developer feedback on scan results
- Creating custom rules for internal frameworks
- Benchmarking tool performance
- Defining acceptable risk thresholds
- Pull request integration patterns
- Handling legacy codebases
- Speed vs. depth tradeoffs
- Reporting clean build status
Module 5. Secure Build Environments
Ensure builds are repeatable, trusted, and free from tampering through infrastructure and process controls.
12 chapters in this module
- Immutable build environments
- Container image security baselines
- Signing build outputs
- Build integrity verification
- Separation of duties in CI/CD
- Access control for build pipelines
- Audit logging for build events
- Monitoring for unauthorized changes
- Using hardware-backed signing
- Rebuildability from source
- Minimizing build-time dependencies
- Secure credential injection
Module 6. Pre-Release Security Reviews
Structure lightweight, repeatable reviews that add value without becoming bottlenecks.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining scope for each review
- Checklist customization by product type
- Involving security early in design
- Automated pre-review validation
- Running efficient review meetings
- Documenting review decisions
- Tracking open items to closure
- Integrating with product milestones
- Reducing rework loops
- Feedback mechanisms for teams
- Metrics that show improvement
- Avoiding review fatigue
Module 7. Vulnerability Management Integration
Close the loop between discovery, triage, and resolution with clear ownership and timelines.
12 chapters in this module
- Triage workflows for speed and accuracy
- SLAs based on exploit likelihood
- Escalation paths for critical flaws
- Coordination across time zones
- Patch development prioritization
- Verifying fix completeness
- Disclosure coordination basics
- Managing third-party dependencies
- Public vulnerability tracking
- Metrics to track resolution speed
- Reducing noise in alerts
- Building trust with engineering
Module 8. Incident Response Preparedness
Design forensic readiness and response playbooks that work when real breaches hit.
12 chapters in this module
- Logging requirements for investigation
- Data retention policies
- Forensic artifact collection
- Incident simulation exercises
- Role clarity during incidents
- Escalation procedures
- Post-incident review structure
- Learning from near misses
- Improving detection over time
- Integrating with SOC teams
- Avoiding blame culture
- Documenting lessons publicly
Module 9. Supply Chain Security
Protect software integrity from dependencies, tooling, and partner contributions.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping software bill of materials
- Validating provenance with Sigstore
- Trusted source policies
- Monitoring for compromised packages
- Auditing vendor security practices
- Enforcing signing requirements
- Handling open source risks
- Dependency update automation
- Risk scoring for vendors
- Contractual security clauses
- Incident response with partners
- Reducing vendor lock-in
Module 10. Security Metrics That Matter
Track progress with signals that show real improvement, not just activity.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining meaningful KPIs
- Time to fix critical flaws
- Percentage of builds with SAST
- Threat model coverage rate
- Policy exception trends
- False positive rates
- Developer satisfaction scores
- Audit readiness self-assessments
- Repeat findings over time
- Security review cycle time
- Prevention vs. detection balance
- Executive dashboard design
Module 11. Cross-Team Influence Without Authority
Lead change across silos by building credibility and shared goals.
12 chapters in this module
- Building trust with engineering leads
- Speaking the language of delivery
- Demonstrating security value
- Running joint improvement sprints
- Sharing metrics transparently
- Creating advocacy champions
- Managing pushback gracefully
- Negotiating tradeoffs openly
- Celebrating wins publicly
- Documenting shared wins
- Avoiding compliance mindset
- Leading by example
Module 12. Sustaining Security Over Time
Create systems that endure beyond individuals, reorgs, or shifts in priority.
12 chapters in this module
- Documentation that stays updated
- Playbook ownership transitions
- Succession planning for leads
- Onboarding new team members
- Measuring long-term effectiveness
- Adapting to new tech stacks
- Revisiting old decisions
- Incorporating external changes
- SSDF framework updates
- Community contributions
- Open sourcing internal tools
- Closing the loop on feedback
How this maps to your situation
- Pre-release security review backlog
- Cross-team friction on security requirements
- Increasing audit scrutiny on development pipelines
- Need for structured onboarding of new security engineers
Before vs. after
Before
Security input is reactive, inconsistently applied, and often seen as a bottleneck.
After
You drive structured, trusted security decisions that accelerate delivery and earn cross-team respect.
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 week over 12 weeks, with self-paced access.
If nothing changes
Without a structured approach, security efforts remain fragmented, visibility erodes, and influence shifts to teams with clearer processes.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic security courses, this program is built around NIST SSDF and tailored to cloud-native engineering contexts, focusing on decisions, not just theory. No other $199 course delivers structured implementation playbooks aligned to real-world developer workflows.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical or managerial?
It's for hands-on engineers who influence process. You'll learn to lead decisions, not just follow checklists.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this at a company like Atlassian?
Yes. The course was designed with product-first, high-velocity environments in mind.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per week over 12 weeks, with self-paced access..
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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