A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for Software Engineers in AdTech
Build a self-reinforcing security asset that compounds across every code review and system design
$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.
Most security training stops at awareness, this doesn’t scale when you’re shipping weekly.
The situation this course is for
Engineers drown in checklists and one-off fixes. Without a system, every vulnerability feels new, every review starts from scratch, and knowledge fades between teams.
Who this is for
Software Engineer in high-velocity AdTech environments shipping in Go, Python, or TypeScript with frequent external attack surface exposure
Who this is not for
This is not for compliance officers, auditors, or junior developers seeking entry-level certification. It's for ICs shipping real code under real pressure.
What you walk away with
- A personal library of OWASP-aligned threat models you can reuse across services
- Pattern-based defences for injection, SSRF, and session attacks in AdTech stacks
- Automated checks and code templates that reduce review cycles by 40%
- Documentation artefacts that survive team rotation and onboarding
- Clear, source-backed narratives for security decisions that hold in peer review
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. OWASP Top 10 in Real AdTech Architectures
Map each OWASP risk to concrete patterns in bidstream services, pixel tracking, and third-party integrations.
12 chapters in this module
- Bid request injection vectors
- Tracking pixel DOM abuse
- API gateway misconfigurations
- Third-party script supply chain risks
- Session fixation in latency-sensitive paths
- Redirect loops as attack vectors
- Header tampering in header bidding
- JWT misuse in identity propagation
- CORS misconfigurations in cross-domain pixels
- Cookie scope errors in programmatic ads
- OAuth scope creep in partner integrations
- CSRF in embedded ad iframes
Module 2. Threat Modeling for Repeatable Security
Turn one-off assessments into a growing library of reusable threat trees and mitigation patterns.
12 chapters in this module
- Template-driven threat modeling
- Service-specific threat libraries
- Automated model regeneration
- Versioned threat trees
- Team-wide model sharing
- Integration with sprint planning
- Model coverage metrics
- Attack path visualization
- Threat model handoff protocols
- Model review checklists
- External auditor alignment
- Living documentation patterns
Module 3. Secure Code Templates in Go
Build default-secure functions for common AdTech operations in Go, reducing surface area by design.
12 chapters in this module
- Safe HTTP client construction
- Context propagation without leaks
- Header sanitization middleware
- JWT validation wrappers
- Rate limiting with backpressure
- Safe redirect logic
- CORS policy templates
- Input validation pipelines
- Logging without PII
- Error handling without info leaks
- Memory-safe string operations
- Secure config loading patterns
Module 4. Secure Code Templates in Python
Standardize secure patterns in Python services handling data pipelines and automation.
12 chapters in this module
- Safe subprocess invocation
- Environment variable isolation
- YAML deserialization guards
- Template injection prevention
- Logging redaction filters
- Secure defaults in config files
- File path sanitization
- URL parsing with validation
- OAuth helper security
- Session store hardening
- Dependency pinning workflows
- Virtual environment hygiene
Module 5. Secure Code Templates in TypeScript
Enforce secure defaults in frontend and full-stack TypeScript services with compile-time and runtime guards.
12 chapters in this module
- DOM sanitization utilities
- Trusted types adoption
- Content Security Policy helpers
- Safe iframe communication
- XSS prevention in templates
- State injection guards
- OAuth redirect safety
- JWT parsing with validation
- Cookie security wrappers
- Fetch middleware pipeline
- Error reporting redaction
- Build-time security checks
Module 6. Automated Security Review Workflows
Embed security checks directly into CI/CD and code review without slowing velocity.
12 chapters in this module
- Pre-commit hook design
- PR comment automation
- SAST integration patterns
- Dynamic scan triggers
- Vulnerability scoring alignment
- False positive reduction rules
- Team-specific policy engines
- Dependency monitoring alerts
- Baseline comparison reports
- Auto-remediation scripts
- Review exception tracking
- Audit trail generation
Module 7. Documentation as a Compounding Asset
Turn security decisions into reusable, searchable, and reviewable knowledge that outlives team changes.
12 chapters in this module
- Decision record templates
- Architecture review notes
- Threat model snapshots
- Vulnerability post-mortems
- Peer review summaries
- Control mapping documents
- Security playbook structure
- Versioned runbooks
- Cross-service references
- Searchable knowledge bases
- Onboarding integration
- Leadership summary exports
Module 8. Secure Design Patterns for Bidstream Services
Apply OWASP principles to high-throughput, low-latency systems where security can't add lag.
12 chapters in this module
- Asynchronous validation queues
- Request triage with risk scoring
- Header mutation safety
- Token binding in bid requests
- IP spoofing detection
- Rate limiting without blocking
- Session binding to device graphs
- Bid-floor validation guards
- Publisher identity verification
- Ad fraud feedback loops
- Real-time threat detection
- Automated blackhole routing
Module 9. Third-Party Integration Security
Secure the supply chain without killing velocity when onboarding new partners and SDKs.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor security questionnaires
- Sandboxed integration design
- Script execution boundaries
- Pixel monitoring and alerts
- Consent signal validation
- Data leakage detection
- Partner-specific rate limits
- Runtime isolation patterns
- Behaviour anomaly detection
- Automated takedown triggers
- Audit trail completeness
- Integration review checklists
Module 10. Incident Response for Engineers
Turn break-fix cycles into structured learning that strengthens future systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Initial triage decision tree
- Scope containment strategies
- Log preservation protocols
- Stakeholder communication scripts
- Patch deployment pathways
- Rollback safety checks
- Post-mortem ownership
- Pattern extraction from incidents
- Automated detection updates
- Control gap analysis
- Documentation sync process
- Team-wide briefing templates
Module 11. Peer Influence Through Security Clarity
Build credibility and drive adoption by making security intuitive and evidence-based.
12 chapters in this module
- Security narrative framing
- Source-backed reasoning
- Before-and-after visuals
- Cost-of-delay comparisons
- Peer review language
- Standards alignment arguments
- Risk quantification methods
- Threat model walkthroughs
- Decision audit trails
- Cross-functional alignment
- Executive summary templates
- Influence without authority
Module 12. Compounding Security Across the Career
Turn each project into a stronger foundation for the next by systematizing what you learn.
12 chapters in this module
- Personal knowledge architecture
- Pattern reuse tracking
- Template evolution workflow
- Cross-project standardization
- Mentorship documentation
- Internal training creation
- Conference talk sourcing
- Blog post templates
- Speaking opportunity pipeline
- Leadership visibility moments
- Credit capture methods
- Legacy-proofing artefacts
How this maps to your situation
- After onboarding a new third-party SDK
- Before launching a new bidstream endpoint
- When redesigning an existing service
- During security review bottlenecks
Before vs. after
Before
Security work resets with each project , knowledge is tribal, fixes are one-off, and peer reviews stall velocity.
After
Every delivery adds to a growing library of reusable code, templates, and decisions , making each new project faster and more secure.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters total)
- 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: 6-8 hours per module, designed for incremental progress alongside regular work.
If nothing changes
Without a system, security knowledge remains fragile , tied to individuals, lost during turnover, and never accelerating team-wide practice.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic OWASP training, this course is tailored to AdTech ICs , turning compliance checklists into a compounding engineering asset.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Software Engineers in AdTech or high-velocity web environments shipping in Go, Python, or TypeScript who want to build reusable security expertise.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is there video content?
No. The course is text-based with detailed templates, decision records, and implementation guides , optimized for practitioners who learn by doing.
$199 one-time. 6-8 hours per module, designed for incremental progress alongside regular work..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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