A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for Information Security Officers
A structured path to being the first call on web application risk decisions
$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.
Being looped in too late on critical app security decisions
The situation this course is for
Security reviews that stall because teams don’t speak the same risk language, leading to rework, delayed releases, and visibility gaps at the leadership level
Who this is for
Senior information security practitioners embedded in academic or public-sector institutions managing application risk across decentralized development teams
Who this is not for
Entry-level analysts, developers without security oversight roles, or consultants selling point solutions not integrated into framework-based programs
What you walk away with
- Confidently lead OWASP-aligned risk assessments without deferring to external teams
- Produce consistent, leadership-ready summaries of application risk posture
- Anticipate developer friction points and pre-align mitigation strategies
- Serve as the authoritative source on OWASP control mapping across projects
- Build repeatable review patterns that scale across multiple development lifecycles
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of the OWASP Framework
Establish a working command of OWASP principles, structure, and update cycles. Learn how the framework aligns with NIST CSF and ISO 27001 in academic environments.
12 chapters in this module
- What OWASP solves
- Core document types
- Top 10 vs ASVS
- Integration with NIST CSF
- Mapping to ISO 27001
- Update cycle awareness
- Academic sector usage trends
- Common misinterpretations
- Control tiering logic
- Risk scoring alignment
- Developer adoption barriers
- Internal advocacy paths
Module 2. OWASP Top 10 Interpretation in Practice
Translate each risk category into operational language your teams use. Focus on realistic exploit paths and mitigation feasibility.
12 chapters in this module
- Injection nuances
- Broken auth patterns
- Session fixation examples
- Access control misconfigurations
- Cryptographic pitfalls
- SSRF real cases
- API security gaps
- Deserialization flaws
- Vulnerable components tracking
- Logging gaps
- Server misconfigs
- Misuse of OWASP examples
Module 3. Control Mapping to Institutional Policies
Align OWASP guidance with institutional security policies and compliance requirements unique to public higher education.
12 chapters in this module
- FERPA linkage
- HIPAA intersections
- State data laws
- Acceptable use policy sync
- Procurement language
- Third-party risk
- Student data handling
- Research app exceptions
- Cloud-hosted app rules
- Faculty-led dev exceptions
- Legacy system integration
- Audit trail expectations
Module 4. Risk Prioritization Using Business Context
Go beyond checklists to assess true impact based on institutional mission, data sensitivity, and user base size.
12 chapters in this module
- High-risk app identification
- User impact tiers
- Data classification sync
- Public-facing thresholds
- Admin interface risks
- Third-party dependency audit
- Open source usage policy
- Patch cadence benchmarks
- Vendor attestation gaps
- Incident likelihood scoring
- Reputation exposure index
- Recovery time factors
Module 5. Pre-Development Security Engagement
Embed security influence early in the software lifecycle through standardized onboarding and planning artifacts.
12 chapters in this module
- Security intake form
- Architecture review checklist
- Threat modeling template
- Secure coding standards
- Language-specific risks
- Framework risk profiles
- Container security prep
- CI/CD pipeline hooks
- API contract review
- Environment segregation
- Secrets management policy
- Developer training touchpoints
Module 6. Secure Code Review Execution
Conduct and oversee code reviews using OWASP as the baseline, with practical tools and expectations for academic development teams.
12 chapters in this module
- SAST tool selection
- Manual review checklist
- Automated scan frequency
- False positive handling
- Developer feedback loop
- Remediation SLAs
- Open source scanning
- Dependency graphs
- Hotspot identification
- Peer review structure
- Code ownership clarity
- Remediation tracking
Module 7. Application Penetration Testing Coordination
Lead third-party and internal testing efforts with clear scoping, rules of engagement, and actionable output expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- Test scope definition
- Rules of engagement
- Internal vs external mix
- Vulnerability severity mapping
- Reporting format standards
- Stakeholder distribution
- Remediation validation
- Re-test timing
- Executive summary creation
- Legal considerations
- Student researcher involvement
- Public disclosure policy
Module 8. Incident Response Alignment
Integrate OWASP insights into breach response workflows, especially for web application incidents.
12 chapters in this module
- Detection signals
- Initial triage steps
- Log collection paths
- Containment strategies
- Forensic data needs
- Communication tree
- Legal notification triggers
- Public statement prep
- Regulator update cadence
- Post-mortem structure
- Lessons documented
- Control updates
Module 9. Developer Enablement Programs
Design internal programs that reduce friction and build long-term security awareness in decentralized academic IT environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Secure coding workshops
- Microlearning modules
- Badging systems
- Faculty security champions
- Student developer outreach
- Language-specific guides
- Framework-specific pitfalls
- Toolchain integration
- Feedback channels
- Metrics that matter
- Leadership communication
- Program sustainment
Module 10. Audit and Compliance Reporting
Generate clear, defensible documentation that satisfies internal and external auditors while highlighting proactive efforts.
12 chapters in this module
- Control mapping evidence
- Testing result aggregation
- Gap reporting tone
- Remediation plans
- Leadership summary prep
- Regulator-facing documents
- Past audit findings
- Corrective action tracking
- Compliance dashboard
- External assessor prep
- Audit trail completeness
- Retention schedules
Module 11. Executive Communication Strategy
Translate technical OWASP findings into strategic narratives for academic leadership and board-level governance.
12 chapters in this module
- Risk appetite alignment
- Budget justification
- Initiative prioritization
- Project delay impact
- Reputation risk
- Resource trade-offs
- Vendor risk narratives
- Staffing implications
- Third-party dependency risk
- Cyber insurance interface
- Public incident posture
- Long-term program vision
Module 12. Sustaining a Security-First Culture
Embed OWASP-aligned practices into ongoing operations, training, and institutional memory.
12 chapters in this module
- Onboarding integration
- Annual refresh cycles
- Policy version control
- Toolchain updates
- Cross-departmental sync
- Succession planning
- Mentorship paths
- Metrics dashboard
- Stakeholder feedback
- Lessons learned archive
- Framework evolution tracking
- Future-proofing strategy
How this maps to your situation
- Leading app risk assessment
- Responding to developer escalations
- Preparing for external audit
- Advising leadership on security posture
Before vs. after
Before
Reactive involvement in app security reviews, inconsistent terminology across teams, delayed remediation
After
Proactive leadership on web app risk, consistent OWASP-aligned decision-making, trusted internal reference point
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 module, designed to fit within weekly planning cycles over a 12-week period
If nothing changes
Continuing to be pulled into escalations too late, missing opportunities to shape secure design upstream, and remaining siloed from strategic application decisions
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic OWASP overviews or developer-focused training, this course is tailored for senior security officers who must lead cross-functional alignment, influence development culture, and report upward with confidence.
Frequently asked
Who is this course designed for?
Information Security Officers and senior practitioners in higher education or public-sector institutions who lead or influence web application security decisions.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does this course cover OWASP ASVS and SAMM?
Yes, along with the Top 10, ASVS, SAMM, and their practical integration into institutional security programs.
$199 one-time. 90 minutes per module, designed to fit within weekly planning cycles over a 12-week period.
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