A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for Principle Engineer and Data Scientist Architect Roles
Build defensible, high-accuracy security outputs the first time, anchored in real-world OWASP application.
$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.
Eliminate rework loops in security deliverables with first-time-right outputs
The situation this course is for
Even senior engineers waste cycles refining security documentation due to incomplete threat coverage or weak defensibility under review. The cost isn’t just time, it’s diminished influence when it matters most.
Who this is for
Senior technical leaders who own system architecture and data integrity in regulated environments
Who this is not for
Entry-level developers or practitioners focused only on checkbox compliance
What you walk away with
- Produce OWASP-aligned threat models with full traceability and source-backed prioritization
- Deliver audit-ready security documentation that withstands cross-functional scrutiny
- Reduce revision cycles by shipping more accurate outputs the first time
- Strengthen credibility in cross-team design reviews with polished, defensible artefacts
- Apply OWASP principles to data pipeline architectures with confidence
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. OWASP Top 10 in Practice
Apply the latest OWASP Top 10 to real system architectures, focusing on data exposure and access control gaps.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping injection risks in data pipelines
- Validating authentication flows
- Session management at scale
- Broken access control patterns
- Misconfigured security headers
- Vulnerable dependencies in ML models
- Security misconfigurations in cloud services
- Cross-site scripting in internal tools
- Insecure deserialization risks
- Insufficient logging and monitoring
- API abuse surface mapping
- Business logic flaws in automated systems
Module 2. Threat Modeling with STRIDE
Use Microsoft’s STRIDE framework to systematically uncover threats in distributed data systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Spoofing identity in microservices
- Tampering with data in transit
- Repudiation risks in event logs
- Information disclosure vectors
- Denial of service entry points
- Elevation of privilege paths
- Data flow mapping
- Trust boundary definition
- Asset identification process
- Threat tree construction
- Risk ranking methodology
- Integration with sprint planning
Module 3. Secure API Design Patterns
Design and review APIs that resist abuse while maintaining usability and performance.
12 chapters in this module
- OAuth2 scope validation
- Rate limiting strategies
- Input validation layers
- Output encoding rules
- API key lifecycle management
- JWT security best practices
- GraphQL introspection control
- Batch request protection
- Error handling without leakage
- Versioning and deprecation
- Access logging structure
- Third-party API risk assessment
Module 4. Data Pipeline Hardening
Apply OWASP principles to data ingestion, transformation, and model serving layers.
12 chapters in this module
- Securing data sources
- Authentication for ETL jobs
- Encryption in motion and at rest
- Role-based access to datasets
- Data lineage tracking
- Anonymization at scale
- Audit logging for pipelines
- Secrets management integration
- Vulnerability scanning in CI/CD
- Model input sanitization
- Output consistency checks
- Compliance checkpoint design
Module 5. Vulnerability Management Workflow
Prioritize and respond to findings with speed and rigor, avoiding noise fatigue.
12 chapters in this module
- CVSS scoring interpretation
- Exploit maturity assessment
- Asset criticality mapping
- False positive filtering
- Remediation SLA setting
- Developer guidance writing
- Patch validation protocols
- Risk acceptance documentation
- Third-party component tracking
- Zero-day response planning
- Cross-team escalation paths
- Metrics that matter for leadership
Module 6. Security Testing Integration
Embed testing into development workflows without slowing delivery.
12 chapters in this module
- SAST tool selection
- DAST scan scheduling
- IAST deployment patterns
- SCA for Python and JavaScript
- Infrastructure as code checks
- Container scanning setup
- CI/CD gate design
- False positive reduction
- Developer feedback loops
- Test coverage measurement
- Remediation ownership
- Reporting without alarmism
Module 7. Compliance Mapping for SOC 2
Align OWASP controls to SOC 2 trust principles for audit efficiency.
12 chapters in this module
- Security principle alignment
- Availability control mapping
- Processing integrity mapping
- Confidentiality evidence collection
- Privacy framework overlap
- Access control documentation
- Change management linkage
- Logging and monitoring proof
- Incident response alignment
- Vendor risk integration
- Audit trail structure
- Attestation readiness checklist
Module 8. Secure SDLC Governance
Implement governance that enables speed without sacrificing quality.
12 chapters in this module
- Policy vs. practice gap closure
- Role definitions for security
- Gate review structure
- Architectural decision records
- Peer review expectations
- Security champion networks
- Training integration points
- Metrics that drive behavior
- Toolchain alignment
- Escalation protocols
- Budget justification templates
- Roadmap integration
Module 9. Threat Intelligence Application
Use external threat data to strengthen internal defenses and prioritization.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat actor profile use
- TTP mapping to MITRE ATT&CK
- Indicator of compromise tracking
- Dark web monitoring value
- Vendor threat reports
- Internal event correlation
- Geopolitical risk signals
- Supply chain exposure
- Zero-day exploit tracking
- Patch urgency scoring
- Executive briefing content
- Cross-functional alerting
Module 10. Incident Response Preparation
Build playbooks that reduce mean time to resolution during real breaches.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident classification
- Team activation protocol
- Containment strategy options
- Forensic data preservation
- Legal and regulatory notification
- Public statement drafting
- Post-mortem process
- BLAMELESS culture design
- Simulated attack drills
- Tool readiness checklist
- Third-party coordination
- Board-level summary templates
Module 11. Architecture Review Leadership
Lead design reviews with authority, using OWASP as a foundation for feedback.
12 chapters in this module
- Pre-review documentation standards
- Checklist-based evaluation
- Risk-tiered system classification
- Secure design patterns catalog
- Anti-pattern identification
- Performance vs. security tradeoffs
- Cloud-native security review
- Legacy system integration risks
- Multi-cloud consistency
- Vendor architecture assessment
- Documentation expectations
- Follow-up tracking system
Module 12. Building Security Culture
Influence teams to adopt secure practices without mandates.
12 chapters in this module
- Developer onboarding content
- Security champions program
- Gamified learning ideas
- Metrics that motivate
- Leadership messaging
- Storytelling with breaches
- Internal recognition models
- Feedback loop mechanisms
- Tooling accessibility
- Security as an enabler
- Reducing friction
- Celebrating wins
How this maps to your situation
- Preparing for system-wide security audit
- Leading secure design for a new data platform
- Responding to third-party risk assessment
- Reducing incident rework in engineering backlog
Before vs. after
Before
Security outputs require multiple revisions, lack defensibility under review, and delay delivery timelines.
After
Produce accurate, polished, and defensible security artefacts the first time, accelerating approvals and reinforcing technical leadership.
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 2.5 hours per module, designed for completion within 6 weeks with real deliverables built in parallel.
If nothing changes
Without structured OWASP application, even strong engineers produce inconsistently secure outputs, leading to rework, audit friction, and eroded influence in high-stakes design conversations.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic OWASP overviews, this course provides engineer-specific, data-architecture-relevant applications with ready-to-use templates and a tailored playbook, making quality gains immediate and measurable.
Frequently asked
Is this course focused on developers or architects?
It's designed for senior technical roles like yours, engineers and architects who make system-wide decisions, not just code-level ones.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I get practical tools I can use immediately?
Yes, every module includes downloadable templates, worked examples, and the full implementation playbook delivered at enrollment.
$199 one-time. Approximately 2.5 hours per module, designed for completion within 6 weeks with real deliverables built in parallel..
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