A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for ERP/CRM Project Management Specialists
Build secure, high-impact integrations with confidence and precision
$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.
Who this is for
Mid-senior project management specialist in ERP/CRM delivery at a major tech firm, navigating increasing security and compliance expectations in integration projects
Who this is not for
Entry-level project coordinators, developers without integration ownership, or practitioners focused solely on functional configuration
What you walk away with
- Lead OWASP-aligned integration designs with authority
- Position yourself for premium project assignments with higher visibility
- Navigate security review cycles without rework or delays
- Command secure development benchmarks in vendor and internal team discussions
- Deliver integration packages that pass architecture and AppSec reviews the first time
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introduction to OWASP in ERP/CRM Integration Contexts
Establish the relevance of OWASP Top Ten in modern enterprise integration projects, especially within cloud-based ERP and CRM systems. Understand how security expectations are shifting for project leads.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding the shift from functional to secure delivery ownership
- How OWASP Top Ten applies to ERP and CRM integration points
- Common security gaps in third-party CRM integrations
- Security review expectations from architecture teams
- Mapping OWASP risks to project scope and timelines
- Why integration leads are now first-line security decision makers
- The role of threat modeling in early project phases
- How AppSec teams evaluate integration design proposals
- Security benchmarks used in vendor selection cycles
- Integrating OWASP into project charters and kickoff plans
- Case study: Secure CRM sync between Salesforce and legacy HR systems
- Action plan: Identifying OWASP exposure in current backlog
Module 2. Threat Modeling for Integration Workflows
Learn how to proactively identify and document risks in data flows between ERP, CRM, and auxiliary systems using structured OWASP methodologies.
12 chapters in this module
- Introduction to data flow diagramming for integration paths
- Identifying trust boundaries in multi-system workflows
- Mapping data inputs and outputs across API layers
- Applying STRIDE to integration design reviews
- Using OWASP Threat Dragon for collaborative modeling
- Documenting threat scenarios for architecture review
- Prioritizing risks based on exploitability and impact
- Integrating threat models into project milestones
- How to present threat models to non-technical stakeholders
- Common pitfalls in integration threat modeling
- Case study: Preventing SSRF in cloud middleware
- Template: Threat model worksheet for CRM-ERP sync
Module 3. Secure API Design in ERP/CRM Projects
Master the security fundamentals of APIs used in integrations, including authentication, rate limiting, and payload validation.
12 chapters in this module
- Common API vulnerabilities in ERP-CRM data pipelines
- Implementing OAuth 2.0 securely in integration contexts
- Avoiding insecure direct object references in APIs
- Best practices for API key management and rotation
- Rate limiting strategies to prevent abuse
- Validating and sanitizing API inputs and outputs
- Using HTTPS and certificate pinning effectively
- Securing webhook endpoints from spoofing
- Logging and monitoring API access securely
- Documenting API security assumptions for audit
- Case study: Hardening a customer data sync API
- Template: API security checklist for project delivery
Module 4. Authentication and Session Management Risks
Address common identity and access risks in integrated systems, especially where single sign-on and federated identity are used.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding SSO implementation risks in ERP environments
- Preventing session fixation in CRM integrations
- Secure handling of JWT tokens in middleware
- Managing session timeouts across systems
- Avoiding insecure logout mechanisms
- Implementing multi-factor authentication safely
- Detecting and preventing credential stuffing attacks
- Securing identity provider configurations
- Session state management in stateless integrations
- Auditing authentication flows for compliance
- Case study: Securing Oracle IDCS in a hybrid CRM setup
- Template: Session security review for integration teams
Module 5. Input Validation and Data Sanitization
Ensure all data entering or leaving integrated systems is validated and sanitized to prevent injection attacks.
12 chapters in this module
- Common injection risks in ERP data imports
- Validating CRM form inputs before system ingestion
- Preventing SQL injection in custom database connectors
- Sanitizing rich text inputs in customer-facing forms
- Using parameterized queries in integration scripts
- Validating file uploads in CRM workflows
- Avoiding XXE in XML-based integrations
- Securing CSV and Excel data imports
- Input validation frameworks for middleware
- Logging validation failures without exposing data
- Case study: Blocking malicious payload in service ticket sync
- Template: Input validation checklist by data type
Module 6. Secure Configuration Management
Ensure integrated systems are deployed with secure defaults and minimal attack surface.
12 chapters in this module
- Default configuration risks in cloud ERP instances
- Managing admin accounts in integrated environments
- Disabling unused services and ports
- Securing debug and test endpoints
- Enforcing least privilege in integration roles
- Managing secrets in configuration files
- Auditing configuration drift over time
- Using infrastructure as code securely
- Securing cloud storage buckets in integration paths
- Documenting secure baselines for audit
- Case study: Preventing exposure via misconfigured middleware
- Template: Secure configuration benchmark for integrations
Module 7. Error Handling and Logging Security
Implement secure error handling and logging practices to avoid exposing sensitive data.
12 chapters in this module
- Avoiding verbose error messages in production
- Securing integration logs from unauthorized access
- Masking sensitive data in log entries
- Preventing log injection attacks
- Centralized logging with access controls
- Monitoring for suspicious log patterns
- Handling exceptions without revealing system details
- Logging failed authentication attempts securely
- Retention policies for security logs
- Auditing log access and changes
- Case study: Preventing data leak via error response
- Template: Secure logging configuration guide
Module 8. Data Protection in Transit and at Rest
Ensure sensitive data is protected across integration points using encryption and access controls.
12 chapters in this module
- Enforcing TLS for all integration endpoints
- Validating certificate chains in API calls
- Encrypting sensitive data in databases
- Managing encryption keys securely
- Using Oracle Wallet for credential protection
- Securing backups of integration data
- Masking PII in test and dev environments
- Data retention and deletion policies
- Complying with data sovereignty requirements
- Auditing data access across systems
- Case study: Securing customer PII in cross-border sync
- Template: Data protection checklist for integrations
Module 9. Secure Deployment and CI/CD Pipelines
Integrate security checks into deployment workflows to catch issues before production.
12 chapters in this module
- Integrating SAST into CI/CD pipelines
- Using DAST for integration endpoint testing
- Automating OWASP ZAP scans in build cycles
- Securing deployment credentials
- Validating container images before deployment
- Managing third-party library risks
- Implementing code signing for scripts
- Reviewing deployment logs for anomalies
- Rollback procedures for security incidents
- Documenting deployment security controls
- Case study: Blocking a vulnerable library in CI
- Template: Secure deployment gate checklist
Module 10. Vendor and Third-Party Risk in Integrations
Assess and manage security risks introduced by external partners and SaaS providers.
12 chapters in this module
- Evaluating vendor security posture during selection
- Reviewing third-party SOC 2 reports
- Negotiating security clauses in vendor contracts
- Monitoring vendor API changes for risk
- Managing access keys for external services
- Auditing vendor data handling practices
- Creating exit strategies for high-risk vendors
- Documenting third-party risk assessments
- Case study: Responding to a vendor security incident
- Template: Third-party security assessment form
- Integrating vendor risk into project timelines
- Communicating risks to project stakeholders
Module 11. Integration Security Review and Audit Readiness
Prepare for internal and external security reviews with structured documentation and evidence.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding AppSec review expectations
- Preparing integration design documents for audit
- Documenting threat model decisions
- Gathering evidence of secure coding practices
- Responding to auditor findings efficiently
- Mapping controls to OWASP benchmarks
- Creating a security narrative for leadership
- Updating security documentation post-audit
- Training teams on audit response protocols
- Case study: Passing an unannounced security review
- Template: Security review response packet
- Maintaining compliance over project lifecycle
Module 12. Leading Secure Integration Projects
Apply all learned concepts to lead high-stakes, security-sensitive integration initiatives.
12 chapters in this module
- Positioning security as an enabler, not a blocker
- Communicating risk trade-offs to stakeholders
- Building credibility with architecture teams
- Mentoring junior team members on security
- Creating reusable security patterns
- Documenting lessons for future projects
- Scaling secure practices across teams
- Advocating for security investment in planning
- Tracking security KPIs in delivery
- Case study: Leading a zero-defect integration
- Template: Secure project leadership playbook
- Next steps: Expanding influence in security governance
How this maps to your situation
- Current project delivery with growing security scrutiny
- Need to justify higher budgets and strategic assignments
- Engagement with AppSec and architecture teams
- Demonstrating leadership in secure integration practices
Before vs. after
Before
Project lead managing timelines and deliverables, reacting to security feedback
After
Strategic integrator shaping secure design, securing premium budgets and first pick of initiatives
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 90 minutes per week over 12 weeks, with flexible pacing and downloadable resources.
If nothing changes
Continuing without structured OWASP knowledge risks rework, delayed approvals, and missed opportunities for high-impact, well-funded projects.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic security awareness courses, this program is tailored to ERP/CRM project leads, focusing on actionable OWASP application in real-world integration scenarios.
Frequently asked
Who is this course designed for?
ERP/CRM project management specialists who want to lead secure, high-budget integrations and gain selective project assignments.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me justify larger budgets?
Yes. The course builds your ability to position integrations as secure by design, making them more fundable and strategically aligned.
$199 one-time. Approximately 90 minutes per week over 12 weeks, with flexible pacing and downloadable resources..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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