A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for Senior Developer Roles in Enterprise Systems
Build unshakeable confidence in application security architecture through deep command of the most widely adopted web application security standard.
$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.
Security review delays due to inconsistent control implementation across releases.
Who this is for
Senior developer or analyst in an enterprise software environment who owns or influences security implementation in application delivery and must reconcile technical execution with compliance readiness.
Who this is not for
Entry-level coders, general IT staff, non-technical compliance officers, or teams focused solely on network or cloud infrastructure security.
What you walk away with
- Map OWASP controls directly to code, architecture decisions, and testing workflows
- Produce consistent, audit-ready security documentation with minimal rework
- Anticipate and resolve control gaps before integration or review cycles
- Lead secure development initiatives with confidence in compliance alignment
- Differentiate technical leadership through structured, standards-backed delivery
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding OWASP: Core Principles and Enterprise Relevance
Establish foundational knowledge of the OWASP framework and its role in modern application security, focusing on integration within enterprise development lifecycles.
12 chapters in this module
- Origins and evolution of the OWASP framework
- Core components: Top 10, ASVS, and SAMM
- How OWASP aligns with secure development lifecycle
- Differentiating OWASP from network and infrastructure security
- Role of standards in reducing application vulnerability
- Enterprise adoption trends and real-world implementations
- Common misconceptions about OWASP applicability
- Linking developer decisions to control outcomes
- Security as a shared responsibility in delivery teams
- Integrating OWASP early in system design phases
- Measuring maturity using OWASP SAMM
- Case example: Embedding OWASP in Oracle-level projects
Module 2. OWASP Top 10: Threat Categories and Real-World Exploits
Break down each of the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities with technical examples and mitigation strategies relevant to enterprise developers.
12 chapters in this module
- Injection flaws: SQL, command, and LDAP attack vectors
- Broken authentication mechanisms and session risks
- Sensitive data exposure in transit and storage
- XML External Entities (XXE) in legacy integrations
- Broken access control in role-based systems
- Security misconfigurations in deployment pipelines
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in dynamic interfaces
- Insecure deserialization in message queues
- Using components with known vulnerabilities
- Insufficient logging and monitoring in production
- Real-world breaches rooted in Top 10 gaps
- Prioritizing remediation by impact and exploitability
Module 3. Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS) Deep Dive
Explore the OWASP ASVS levels and how to apply them to verify security in custom-built applications.
12 chapters in this module
- Structure and tiers of the ASVS framework
- Level 1: Basic security controls for all apps
- Level 2: Enhanced verification for business-critical apps
- Level 3: Rigorous checks for high-security systems
- Mapping ASVS requirements to development tasks
- Automating ASVS-aligned security tests
- Validating identity and access management controls
- Secure API design according to ASVS
- Input validation and output encoding compliance
- Cryptographic storage and key handling checks
- Session management and CSRF protections
- Integrating ASVS into CI/CD pipelines
Module 4. Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) Integration
Learn how to embed OWASP practices into each phase of the development lifecycle, from planning to deployment.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat modeling in design phase using STRIDE
- Security requirements gathering with developers
- Code review checklists aligned with OWASP
- Static analysis tools and rule tuning
- Dynamic testing integration in staging
- Manual penetration testing scope definition
- Security gates in automated pipelines
- Handling false positives in scan results
- Developer training on secure coding patterns
- Documenting security decisions and rationale
- Managing third-party library risks
- Post-deployment monitoring and alerting
Module 5. OWASP SAMM: Measuring Security Maturity
Use the Software Assurance Maturity Model to assess and improve your team’s application security practices.
12 chapters in this module
- SAMM domains: Governance, Design, Implementation, Verification
- Scoring current practices across business functions
- Benchmarking against industry baselines
- Identifying maturity gaps in developer workflows
- Roadmapping improvements by capability level
- Integrating SAMM with agile retrospectives
- Tracking progress over time
- Engaging leadership with SAMM insights
- Aligning SAMM with internal audit requirements
- Tailoring SAMM for Oracle-scale environments
- Building repeatable assessments
- Reporting maturity to technical leadership
Module 6. Secure Architecture and Design Patterns
Apply OWASP principles to architectural decisions such as microservices, APIs, and authentication flows.
12 chapters in this module
- Designing secure microservices boundaries
- API gateway security and rate limiting
- OAuth2 and OpenID Connect best practices
- Secure session propagation in distributed systems
- Input validation at service entry points
- Error handling to avoid information leakage
- Secure configuration management
- Principle of least privilege in service roles
- Secure logging and audit trail design
- Defensive coding patterns in Java and SQL
- Data flow analysis to detect leaks
- Architectural anti-patterns to avoid
Module 7. Developer-Focused Security Tools and Automation
Evaluate and implement tools that enforce OWASP standards directly in developer workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- SAST tools: Checkmarx, Fortify, SonarQube
- DAST integration in QA environments
- SAST vs DAST: strengths and limitations
- Integrating scans into GitLab and Jenkins
- Interpreting scan results without security team
- Reducing noise and increasing signal in alerts
- Custom rule development for code patterns
- Container security scanning in CI
- Dependency checking with OWASP Dependency-Check
- SCA tools for license and vulnerability tracking
- Automated enforcement in pull requests
- Developer feedback loops from tooling
Module 8. API Security and OWASP API Top 10
Secure modern application interfaces using the OWASP API Top 10 as a benchmark.
12 chapters in this module
- Broken object level authorization risks
- Excessive data exposure in JSON responses
- Injection flaws in GraphQL and REST
- Improper assets management in API gateways
- Lack of rate limiting and denial-of-service
- Security misconfigurations in API docs
- Injection into API backends via parameters
- Authentication flaws in token handling
- Insufficient logging for API threats
- Mass assignment in PATCH and POST methods
- Server Side Request Forgery in API proxies
- Automated testing of API security controls
Module 9. Third-Party and Open-Source Risk Management
Mitigate risks introduced by libraries and dependencies using OWASP guidelines.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding software supply chain risks
- OWASP Dependency-Check integration
- License compliance and security alerts
- SBOM generation and use cases
- Managing transitive dependencies
- Patch prioritization for known CVEs
- Vendor risk assessment using OWASP
- Secure update workflows for libraries
- Whitelisting approved components
- Monitoring for new vulnerabilities post-deploy
- Coordinating fixes across teams
- Documenting component risk decisions
Module 10. Security Documentation and Audit Readiness
Generate clear, consistent, and reusable documentation that satisfies compliance and internal audit requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Building security design documents
- Control mapping to OWASP and internal standards
- Architectural decision records (ADRs)
- Security test plans and results tracking
- Compliance evidence packages
- Rationale documentation for exceptions
- Versioning and change tracking
- Automating evidence collection
- Preparing for internal and external audits
- Using templates for consistency
- Collaborative review of security artifacts
- Handoff to operations and support teams
Module 11. Leading Security Initiatives Without Authority
Drive adoption of OWASP practices across teams even without formal leadership titles.
12 chapters in this module
- Building credibility through consistent delivery
- Sharing practical examples with peers
- Creating reusable security templates
- Running brown-bag sessions on OWASP topics
- Embedding security champions in squads
- Influencing design decisions early
- Using data to show impact of fixes
- Reducing rework with proactive controls
- Driving adoption through automation
- Documenting ROI of security improvements
- Aligning with compliance and audit goals
- Sustaining momentum after initial rollout
Module 12. Real-World Implementation Playbook
Apply everything learned to a realistic enterprise scenario with step-by-step guidance.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining scope for an Oracle-style application
- Conducting threat modeling workshop
- Selecting appropriate ASVS level
- Integrating SAST into CI pipeline
- Implementing secure authentication flow
- Validating input and output handling
- Configuring API gateway protections
- Generating SBOM for dependencies
- Automating security test execution
- Producing audit-ready documentation
- Running a final security review
- Handing off to operations securely
How this maps to your situation
- Secure development in enterprise environments
- Developer-led compliance and audit readiness
- Application security in cloud-first delivery
- Technical leadership without formal authority
Before vs. after
Before
Security reviews take weeks to finalize, with inconsistent control mapping and last-minute fixes.
After
Produce compliant, auditor-ready security documentation in under 10 hours with full OWASP traceability.
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: 90 minutes per week for 4 weeks, or self-paced over 12 weeks.
If nothing changes
Without structured command of OWASP, security gaps may lead to delayed releases, audit findings, or post-deployment incidents, risks that scale with application complexity and regulatory scrutiny.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic cybersecurity courses, this program is focused exclusively on developer implementation of OWASP standards, not theory. Compared to vendor-specific training, it provides portable, cross-platform skills applicable to any enterprise stack.
Frequently asked
Who is this course designed for?
Senior developers, programmer analysts, and technical leads who influence or own application security decisions and want to deliver with confidence under compliance requirements.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
What frameworks are covered?
The course centers on OWASP, including the Top 10, ASVS, SAMM, and API Top 10, with integration guidance for enterprise development.
$199 one-time. 90 minutes per week for 4 weeks, or self-paced over 12 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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