A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for Corporate Vice Presidents in Global Life Sciences
Own the security framework decisions shaping digital trust in regulated 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.
Who this is for
Senior executive in life sciences or regulated tech who owns cross-functional risk and innovation decisions, especially around digital product delivery.
Who this is not for
Individual contributors managing day-to-day AppSec tasks, junior compliance analysts, or teams focused solely on audit execution without executive decision rights.
What you walk away with
- Decide definitively which OWASP controls apply to internal vs. client-facing applications
- Set policy thresholds for OWASP Top 10 remediation without requiring CISO sign-off
- Approve deviations from standard OWASP implementation in time-bound innovation projects
- Lead vendor security assessments using an internally owned OWASP-derived benchmark
- Own the roadmap for integrating OWASP ASVS into regulated software validation cycles
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Defining Your OWASP Governance Boundary
Establish decision authority over which systems and projects require OWASP compliance, and which allow tailored application.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping systems to risk tiers
- Classifying internal vs client-facing apps
- Setting enforcement thresholds
- Documenting rationale for exceptions
- Aligning with GxP software validation
- Integrating with vendor oversight
- Governance escalation paths
- Ownership handoffs
- Review cycle cadence
- Change control integration
- Status reporting format
- Audit preparation triggers
Module 2. OWASP Top 10 Control Ownership
Make binding decisions on which risks are addressed in-house, which are mitigated via architecture, and which are formally accepted.
12 chapters in this module
- Risk ranking methodology
- Inheritance vs custom controls
- Architecture-based mitigations
- Acceptance criteria drafting
- Time-bound exception rules
- Third-party dependency handling
- Cloud-native adaptations
- Legacy system accommodations
- Patch-cycle alignment
- Monitoring requirements
- Incident linkage
- Reporting thresholds
Module 3. SDLC Integration Authority
Direct how OWASP controls embed into development workflows without requiring central security team approval.
12 chapters in this module
- Developer toolchain integration
- Pre-commit hook standards
- CI/CD gate configuration
- Automated scan thresholds
- False positive triage process
- Developer education rollout
- Escalation to security team
- Remediation SLAs
- Code review integration
- Peer validation rules
- Tool licensing strategy
- Open-source scanning rules
Module 4. Vendor and Partner Framework Alignment
Set mandatory OWASP adherence levels for partners and enforce them through procurement and delivery oversight.
12 chapters in this module
- Procurement clause drafting
- Third-party assessment format
- Evidence validation rules
- Onboarding audit steps
- Contractual enforcement levers
- Remote access controls
- Shared responsibility model
- Joint incident protocols
- Penetration test sharing
- Compliance reporting rhythm
- Subcontractor oversight
- Exit transition planning
Module 5. Risk Exception Decision Framework
Own the process for approving temporary or permanent deviations from standard OWASP implementation.
12 chapters in this module
- Exception use cases
- Time-bound approval rules
- Compensating controls
- Stakeholder notification
- CISO escalation criteria
- Legal and compliance alignment
- Audit trail maintenance
- Revalidation triggers
- Business continuity linkage
- Change freeze protocols
- Reporting formats
- Sunset rules
Module 6. Executive Reporting and Narrative Control
Shape how OWASP compliance is presented to leadership and external assessors without review layers.
12 chapters in this module
- Risk dashboard design
- Executive summary format
- Regulator-facing artifacts
- Narrative consistency rules
- Incident disclosure thresholds
- Breach readiness proofing
- Third-party reference strategy
- Benchmarking position
- Progress tracking
- Maturity model adoption
- Peer comparison framing
- Future roadmap articulation
Module 7. Architecture Review Authority
Make final decisions on system designs that bypass standard OWASP controls due to technical or business constraints.
12 chapters in this module
- Design waiver criteria
- Security pattern approvals
- Legacy integration rules
- Cloud configuration standards
- Microservices exemptions
- Data sovereignty alignment
- Encryption fallback rules
- Monitoring sufficiency test
- Architecture board role
- Documentation requirements
- Review cycle frequency
- External auditor prep
Module 8. Incident Response Command
Lead OWASP-related breach responses with pre-approved playbooks and decision rights.
12 chapters in this module
- Breach classification rules
- Response team activation
- Legal counsel engagement
- Regulator notification triggers
- Client communication rules
- Public statement authority
- Forensic data retention
- Root cause timeline
- Remediation assignment
- Service continuity rules
- Postmortem ownership
- Prevention investment decisions
Module 9. Training and Awareness Governance
Set mandatory training content and completion expectations for development and operations teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Role-based curriculum design
- Developer certification rules
- Annual refresher requirements
- Onboarding integration
- Gamification strategy
- Knowledge validation testing
- Manager accountability rules
- Third-party training acceptance
- Completion tracking
- Audit evidence collection
- Policy attestation process
- Leadership engagement content
Module 10. Compliance Audit Ownership
Direct how internal and external audits are scoped, evidence is collected, and findings are resolved.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit scope definition
- Evidence collection standards
- Internal pre-audit process
- External auditor briefing
- Finding classification rules
- Remediation ownership
- Timeline approval
- Escalation protocol
- Report finalization
- Regulatory submission authority
- Follow-up cadence
- Lessons learned integration
Module 11. Policy Version Control and Updates
Own the release and sunset of OWASP-related policies without cross-functional committee delays.
12 chapters in this module
- Version numbering system
- Change log maintenance
- Stakeholder notification
- Effective date rules
- Revalidation requirements
- Legacy policy handling
- Public vs internal versions
- Legal review triggers
- Translation process
- Training alignment
- Compliance testing update
- Sunset enforcement
Module 12. Innovation Sandbox Governance
Approve OWASP deviations for experimental or time-boxed initiatives while maintaining oversight.
12 chapters in this module
- Sandbox eligibility rules
- Time-boxed exception grants
- Isolation requirements
- Monitoring minimums
- Exit criteria definition
- Knowledge transfer steps
- Scaling approval process
- Budget linkage
- IP protection rules
- Client data restrictions
- Legal exposure check
- Documentation for reuse
How this maps to your situation
- New product development
- Vendor integration
- Regulatory audit prep
- Digital transformation
Before vs. after
Before
OWASP decisions routed through multiple teams, delayed by reviews, inconsistent across projects
After
Direct ownership of framework decisions with defensible, repeatable standards across the organization
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: 3-4 hours per module, designed for completion within 6 weeks with executive availability.
If nothing changes
Without clear ownership, OWASP implementation becomes fragmented, leading to audit findings, delayed releases, and inconsistent risk posture across digital initiatives.
How this compares to the alternatives
Generic OWASP training covers developer-level implementation. This course is designed exclusively for senior executives who must own final decisions, not execute tasks.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Senior leaders in regulated industries who have formal decision rights over application security, risk, and digital delivery.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Do I need a technical background?
No. The course focuses on decision authority, not coding or tool configuration. Technical context is provided at an executive level.
$199 one-time. 3-4 hours per module, designed for completion within 6 weeks with executive availability..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
30-day money-back guarantee·
144 chapters·
Hand-built playbook included·
Account access within 24 hours