A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for Senior Security Practitioners in Product-Centric Enterprises
Build defensible, source-backed security decisions that hold up under cross-functional scrutiny
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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.
Making security calls that get questioned, and needing to defend them with more than opinion
Who this is for
Senior security engineer or IC in a product-driven tech company, regularly challenged on risk trade-offs and control design
Who this is not for
Entry-level analysts, compliance auditors focused on checkbox adherence, or consultants without hands-on product security experience
What you walk away with
- Articulate the OWASP-based rationale behind every control recommendation
- Reference specific examples from public breach analyses when debating mitigations
- Walk through attack vectors and countermeasures using documented reasoning trees
- Defend architecture choices using framework-aligned logic, not just experience
- Produce reusable decision briefs that justify security positions in writing
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding OWASP Top 10 in Real-World Contexts
Move beyond memorization to contextual understanding of each risk category using actual incident reports and engineering trade-offs.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining 'injection' beyond SQL
- How broken auth manifests in SaaS platforms
- Real cost of data exposure from misconfigurations
- APIs and broken object level access
- OWASP vs. NIST distinctions in practice
- When 'security debt' becomes technical liability
- Case study: Deserialization flaw at Stack Overflow
- Access control gaps in JAMstack apps
- Logging failures in microservices
- Cryptographic missteps in transit layers
- Server-side request forgery in cloud frontends
- Prioritizing risks by exploit likelihood
Module 2. Attack Trees and Threat Modeling Foundations
Learn how to structure adversarial thinking using repeatable, defensible models that survive peer review.
12 chapters in this module
- What is an attack tree
- Building from authentication layer
- Enumerating paths to data exfiltration
- Using STRIDE with OWASP context
- Mapping paths to privilege escalation
- Scoping realistic attacker capabilities
- Validating assumptions with red team logic
- Integrating threat models into sprint planning
- Documenting assumptions and boundaries
- Linking controls to specific paths
- Reviewing models with non-security teams
- Updating models after incidents
Module 3. Source-Backed Decision Justification
Develop the ability to cite, reference, and apply authoritative sources in security debates.
12 chapters in this module
- Why sources matter in peer debate
- OWASP knowledge base as reference
- Citing NVD entries correctly
- Using CVE details in risk scoring
- Quoting MITRE ATT&CK patterns
- Incorporating Verizon DBIR findings
- Referencing cloud provider post-mortems
- When to use academic papers
- Building a personal source library
- Creating annotated decision logs
- Avoiding 'because I said so' responses
- Summarizing sources for executives
Module 4. Defensible Control Selection
Choose and justify controls using layered reasoning, not checklist adherence.
12 chapters in this module
- From risk to control mapping
- Why WAFs aren't enough for injection
- Rate limiting as anti-automation
- Choosing MFA based on threat model
- Session timeout policies by use case
- Logging depth for forensic readiness
- CSP headers and XSS mitigation
- Dependency scanning scope
- Container image signing requirements
- Network segmentation rationale
- API gateway security layers
- Escalation paths for control disputes
Module 5. Security in Product Development Lifecycle
Embed security reasoning into product workflows without slowing velocity.
12 chapters in this module
- Integrating OWASP into PR reviews
- Security stories in backlog
- Definition of done with security gates
- Automated linting for common flaws
- Developer education tactics
- Bug bounty program integration
- Pre-release security checklist
- Post-mortem inclusion in retros
- Tracking security debt visibly
- Balancing UX and security
- Getting buy-in from EMs
- Documenting exceptions transparently
Module 6. Reasoning Under Pressure
Stay grounded in principles when incidents unfold and stakeholders demand action.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident response decision tree
- Triage with OWASP in mind
- Communicating risk without panic
- Avoiding overreaction post-breach
- Prioritizing fixes by exploitability
- Temporary mitigations that scale
- Logging during active attacks
- Coordinating with legal teams
- Public disclosure timelines
- Internal comms strategy
- Post-incident review structure
- Updating playbooks after events
Module 7. Communicating Security to Non-Security Teams
Turn technical depth into influence by speaking in shared outcomes.
12 chapters in this module
- Translating risk to business impact
- Using analogies without oversimplifying
- Framing decisions as trade-offs
- Presenting options, not ultimatums
- Creating one-pagers for EMs
- Running joint design reviews
- Avoiding jargon in standups
- Measuring security in product terms
- Building trust through transparency
- Handling pushback from PMs
- Showing velocity gains from prevention
- Documenting consensus decisions
Module 8. Building Reusable Security Artifacts
Create templates and references that compound your impact across teams and time.
12 chapters in this module
- Designing decision briefs
- Template for control justification
- Attack tree documentation format
- Threat model repository structure
- Security review checklist
- Incident response runbook
- Vendor security questionnaire
- Product launch security gate
- Security roadmap alignment doc
- Risk register with OWASP mapping
- Automated report from scanning tools
- Knowledge base integration
Module 9. Vendor and Third-Party Risk Using OWASP
Evaluate external dependencies using defensible, consistent criteria.
12 chapters in this module
- Applying OWASP ASVS to vendors
- Asking the right API security questions
- Reviewing authentication design
- Assessing logging and monitoring access
- Evaluating patch timelines
- Third-party bug bounty policies
- Data handling commitments
- Supply chain transparency
- Pen testing permission clauses
- Incident notification SLAs
- Right to audit considerations
- Exit strategy if compromised
Module 10. Secure Coding Standards That Stick
Design and enforce coding norms that developers adopt and maintain.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining standards by language
- Integrating linters into pipelines
- Code review checklist design
- Naming conventions for security
- Managing false positives
- Training through pull requests
- Highlighting secure examples
- Pair programming for depth
- Automated feedback loops
- Updating standards quarterly
- Tracking compliance over time
- Reducing rework from flaws
Module 11. Security Metrics That Matter
Measure what improves defensibility, not just activity.
12 chapters in this module
- Why coverage isn't enough
- Time to patch critical flaws
- Control effectiveness by incident
- Breach prevention counterfactuals
- Developer engagement rate
- Reduction in repeat findings
- Security review participation
- Vulnerability half-life
- Mean time to detect
- Incident severity trend
- Cost of delay in fixes
- Audit pass rate improvement
Module 12. Creating a Defensible Security Culture
Scale your impact by making sound reasoning the norm across teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Leading by example in PRs
- Recognizing good decisions
- Creating safe spaces for questions
- Building internal champions
- Sharing post-mortems widely
- Running cross-team workshops
- Gamifying secure practices
- Documenting shared principles
- Onboarding for security mindset
- Celebrating prevention
- Reducing blame in failures
- Connecting security to mission
How this maps to your situation
- After a security design review is challenged
- Before a new product enters beta
- During vendor onboarding with high-risk APIs
- After a near-miss incident is reported
Before vs. after
Before
Making sound security decisions but lacking the referenced examples and structured reasoning to defend them under peer scrutiny
After
Walking through the 'why' of each control with confidence, using clear logic, documented sources, and real-world parallels
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 to be completed in focused sessions over 4-6 weeks.
If nothing changes
Continue relying on experience over evidence, leaving strong technical decisions vulnerable to second-guessing, dilution, or rejection in cross-functional settings.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic OWASP checklists or compliance courses, this program focuses on the reasoning layer, how to justify, defend, and scale security decisions in product-driven environments where influence matters as much as correctness.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical or strategic?
It’s both, deep in technical reasoning, but focused on making those decisions defensible in product and leadership discussions.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me if I’m not in a leadership role?
Yes, this is designed for senior ICs who need to influence without authority, using clear, referenced logic.
$199 one-time. Approximately 2.5 hours per module, designed to be completed in focused sessions over 4-6 weeks..
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