A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for P&G IT Project Managers
Turn secure development practices into visible leadership outcomes
$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.
Who this is for
IT Project Managers in global enterprises overseeing technology delivery with security and compliance dependencies
Who this is not for
Developers focused on writing code, auditors focused on checklists, or executives seeking board-level summaries
What you walk away with
- Produce OWASP-aligned project documentation that leadership references in cross-functional reviews
- Lead secure development briefings with confidence, using correct terminology and context
- Anticipate common control gaps in sprint planning and vendor delivery timelines
- Translate OWASP risks into project trade-off decisions leadership trusts
- Build repeatable templates for threat modeling sessions that accelerate future rollouts
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding OWASP Top 10 in Enterprise Context
Ground OWASP principles in real-world project trade-offs, focusing on how risks emerge during integration points and vendor delivery. Learn to spot patterns that delay timelines and increase rework.
12 chapters in this module
- Introduction to OWASP mission
- Top 10 list breakdown by impact
- Common misconfigurations in cloud apps
- Mapping risks to project phases
- Vendor accountability levers
- Legacy system integration risks
- Authentication flaws in SSO flows
- Session management pitfalls
- Injection attack pathways
- Data exposure scenarios
- API security blind spots
- Real-world breach post-mortems
Module 2. Project Planning with Security Built In
Integrate OWASP requirements early in scoping and vendor selection. Shift security from a gate to a design criterion, reducing downstream friction and rework.
12 chapters in this module
- Early risk identification
- RFP language for security
- Vendor pre-assessment checklist
- Scope definition with controls
- Milestone alignment
- Budgeting for mitigation
- Resourcing secure sprints
- Stakeholder expectation mapping
- Compliance mapping prep
- Threat modeling kickoff
- Secure delivery SLAs
- Handoff clarity tactics
Module 3. Threat Modeling for Non-Developers
Lead effective sessions without coding expertise. Use structured frameworks to uncover risks teams miss, positioning yourself as the integrator of technical and business concerns.
12 chapters in this module
- Basics of data flow diagrams
- Identifying trust boundaries
- Common attack vectors by layer
- Using STRIDE method
- Facilitating cross-team input
- Documenting findings clearly
- Prioritizing by business impact
- Linking findings to controls
- Tracking remediation progress
- Communicating risks upward
- Integrating into sprint goals
- Recurring review rhythm
Module 4. OWASP ASVS Alignment in Practice
Apply the Application Security Verification Standard to validate deliverables. Turn checklists into actionable guidance teams respect and follow.
12 chapters in this module
- ASVS levels overview
- Choosing correct level
- Authentication requirements
- Session management rules
- Access control checks
- Cryptographic standards
- Data protection rules
- Error handling norms
- Logging and monitoring
- Configuration hardening
- Third-party component checks
- Verification templates
Module 5. Managing Vendors with OWASP Fluency
Lead vendor discussions with authority. Use OWASP language to set expectations, assess deliverables, and enforce accountability.
12 chapters in this module
- Pre-contract security criteria
- Security in SOWs
- Vendor self-assessment review
- Evidence validation workflow
- Pen test scope definition
- Remediation tracking
- Escalation protocols
- Reporting completeness checks
- Compliance artifact standards
- Secure update procedures
- Patch management alignment
- Exit audit requirements
Module 6. Secure Development Lifecycle Integration
Embed OWASP checkpoints into existing project phases. Make security a seamless part of delivery, not a last-minute hurdle.
12 chapters in this module
- SDLC phase mapping
- Requirements gathering inputs
- Design review checklist
- Code review integration
- Testing phase alignment
- Deployment gate criteria
- Post-launch monitoring
- Incident response linkage
- Retrospective inclusion
- Training integration points
- Toolchain compatibility
- Continuous improvement hooks
Module 7. Documentation That Scales Trust
Create clear, reusable artefacts that survive team changes and leadership transitions. Build institutional memory through consistent OWASP-aligned records.
12 chapters in this module
- Risk register structure
- Control mapping format
- Architecture decision logs
- Security test plans
- Audit preparation templates
- Executive summary writing
- Version control practices
- Review cycle efficiency
- Finding tracking systems
- Compliance evidence packs
- Stakeholder-specific views
- Retention policy alignment
Module 8. Leading Technical Reviews Without Authority
Influence outcomes even without formal sign-off power. Use structured OWASP knowledge to guide decisions and earn trust across technical teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Asking the right questions
- Framing concerns constructively
- Using risk language effectively
- Presenting alternatives
- Building consensus quietly
- Escalating with data
- Balancing speed and security
- Navigating team dynamics
- Credibility through consistency
- Follow-up accountability
- Conflict de-escalation
- Recognition of trade-offs
Module 9. OWASP and Compliance Frameworks
Connect OWASP controls to broader standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST. Show how project work supports organizational compliance.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping OWASP to SOC 2
- Alignment with ISO 27001
- NIST CSF linkage
- GDPR implications
- CCPA data protection links
- Industry-specific needs
- Audit trail requirements
- Evidence collection planning
- Cross-framework consistency
- Regulator communication
- Exemption justification
- Future-proofing controls
Module 10. Metrics That Show Impact
Track and communicate progress in ways leadership understands. Move beyond pass/fail to show trend improvement and risk reduction.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining baseline risks
- Tracking finding closure
- Mean time to remediate
- Vulnerability recurrence
- Test coverage metrics
- Compliance gap tracking
- Project delay attribution
- Cost of rework analysis
- Risk score evolution
- Stakeholder confidence surveys
- Benchmark comparison
- Dashboard design principles
Module 11. Handling Escalations and Incidents
Respond to security findings with composure and clarity. Use OWASP knowledge to lead response efforts and protect project timelines.
12 chapters in this module
- Initial triage protocol
- Severity classification
- Stakeholder notification
- Containment planning
- Remediation coordination
- Timeline compression tactics
- Root cause analysis
- Post-mortem facilitation
- Process improvement capture
- Legal and PR alignment
- Lessons integration
- Follow-up audit readiness
Module 12. Building a Reusable Security Playbook
Synthesize course learning into a living document tailored to your environment. Leave the course with a practical guide you can use immediately.
12 chapters in this module
- Template customization
- Project onboarding flow
- Vendor engagement rules
- Risk assessment checklist
- Threat modeling guide
- Control mapping sheet
- Review meeting agenda
- Reporting rhythm design
- Training integration plan
- Toolchain integration
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership update format
How this maps to your situation
- Managing cloud application rollout with third-party vendors
- Leading secure integration of new digital tools across divisions
- Responding to internal audit findings on application risks
- Preparing for external compliance review involving software systems
Before vs. after
Before
Security discussions feel like external checks that slow down delivery, with limited visibility into technical risks and control expectations.
After
You lead secure delivery with confidence, using OWASP fluency to shape decisions, reduce rework, and earn recognition from technical and business leaders.
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 3 hours per module, designed to fit around project delivery cycles.
If nothing changes
Without deliberate integration of OWASP principles, projects will continue to face late-stage rework, compliance findings, and reactive firefighting, limiting your ability to be seen as a strategic contributor.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike broad cybersecurity courses, this program focuses specifically on how OWASP applies to project leadership, giving you actionable tools, not just theory. Compared to certification prep, it emphasizes practical application over exam memorization.
Frequently asked
Who is this course designed for?
IT Project Managers in enterprise settings who oversee technology delivery and need to integrate security outcomes without becoming developers.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me pass an OWASP exam?
The course is not designed for exam prep but builds practical fluency that supports deeper learning and real-world application.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to fit around project delivery cycles..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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144 chapters·
Hand-built playbook included·
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