A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for Project Managers in High-Compliance Environments
Build trusted, regulator-facing security workflows others rely on
$199 one-time
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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
Project Manager in a regulated technology environment managing cross-functional deliverables with compliance implications
Who this is not for
Individuals outside project leadership roles or without influence over control delivery timelines
What you walk away with
- Own end-to-end OWASP control workflows on high-visibility projects
- Receive direct escalations from peer teams on security validation gaps
- Deliver regulator-facing review packets with documented rationale
- Lead vendor security assessments without deferring to specialists
- Produce repeatable control mappings that survive team turnover
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introduction to OWASP in Project Execution
Lay the foundation for integrating OWASP principles directly into project lifecycles, emphasizing accountability and traceability.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining OWASP scope
- Mapping threats to deliverables
- Integrating security gates
- Aligning with dev teams
- Documenting control ownership
- Tracking mitigation progress
- Reporting to leads
- Validating fixes
- Introducing risk registers
- Using threat models
- Prioritizing flaws
- Closing loops
Module 2. OWASP and Compliance Frameworks
Connect OWASP controls to real compliance demands like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and internal audit requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping to SOC 2
- Aligning with ISO 27001
- Supporting ISO 14001
- Meeting internal mandates
- Translating findings
- Building evidence packs
- Preparing reviewers
- Validating coverage
- Cross-referencing controls
- Responding to gaps
- Automating links
- Finalizing submissions
Module 3. Threat Modelling for Project Teams
Apply structured threat assessment to project designs before development begins.
12 chapters in this module
- Starting with assets
- Identifying entry points
- Classifying data flows
- Rating attack surfaces
- Using DFDs
- Assigning ownership
- Documenting decisions
- Sharing with devs
- Updating models
- Integrating feedback
- Revalidating scope
- Closing assessments
Module 4. Integrating OWASP into Project Timelines
Embed security milestones directly into delivery schedules without delays.
12 chapters in this module
- Scheduling checkpoints
- Aligning sprints
- Setting entry criteria
- Tracking parallel paths
- Flagging blockers
- Reporting status
- Managing dependencies
- Updating plans
- Securing approvals
- Closing phases
- Sharing updates
- Archiving records
Module 5. Leading Security Reviews with Dev Teams
Facilitate effective, non-confrontational security reviews across technical teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Setting review tone
- Sharing expectations
- Using checklists
- Gathering input
- Highlighting risks
- Prioritizing fixes
- Assigning owners
- Tracking progress
- Validating resolution
- Escalating issues
- Summarizing outcomes
- Updating logs
Module 6. Managing Third-Party Security Inputs
Oversee vendor and partner security data within your project framework.
12 chapters in this module
- Requiring SOC 2 reports
- Reviewing ISO certifications
- Validating attestations
- Assessing gaps
- Requesting evidence
- Tracking responses
- Documenting risks
- Escalating concerns
- Updating plans
- Closing assessments
- Sharing summaries
- Archiving records
Module 7. Documenting Security Control Evidence
Generate clear, defensible records that satisfy internal and external reviewers.
12 chapters in this module
- Choosing formats
- Using templates
- Capturing decisions
- Including rationale
- Adding timestamps
- Linking artefacts
- Versioning docs
- Storing securely
- Granting access
- Updating references
- Preparing for audits
- Closing packages
Module 8. OWASP and Incident Response Planning
Ensure project designs support rapid response if issues arise.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping to IR plans
- Identifying triggers
- Assigning roles
- Documenting playbooks
- Testing assumptions
- Updating designs
- Integrating alerts
- Reviewing logs
- Simulating events
- Recording outcomes
- Improving workflows
- Closing loops
Module 9. Communicating Security Status to Leadership
Translate technical findings into executive-relevant updates.
12 chapters in this module
- Summarizing risks
- Using plain language
- Highlighting progress
- Reporting blockers
- Linking to goals
- Updating dashboards
- Preparing decks
- Answering questions
- Securing approvals
- Closing cycles
- Archiving comms
- Repeating cadence
Module 10. Building Repeatable Security Workflows
Turn one-time efforts into reusable project templates.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying patterns
- Standardizing steps
- Creating checklists
- Templating docs
- Training peers
- Sharing playbooks
- Updating versions
- Capturing feedback
- Improving flows
- Scaling adoption
- Tracking reuse
- Closing iterations
Module 11. Handling Escalations and Peer Challenges
Respond confidently when teams push back on security requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Listening first
- Acknowledging concerns
- Providing evidence
- Citing standards
- Offering alternatives
- Escalating fairly
- Documenting decisions
- Updating plans
- Reinforcing norms
- Building trust
- Closing disputes
- Learning forward
Module 12. Sustaining Authority Across Projects
Maintain influence and ownership as roles and teams evolve.
12 chapters in this module
- Tracking impact
- Updating playbooks
- Mentoring others
- Sharing wins
- Adjusting frameworks
- Revalidating assumptions
- Improving templates
- Scaling influence
- Documenting growth
- Leading change
- Closing cycles
- Starting anew
How this maps to your situation
- Managing security inputs on high-compliance projects
- Responding to internal and external review requests
- Leading cross-functional teams through control validation
- Building trusted, repeatable workflows others depend on
Before vs. after
Before
Security reviews and compliance escalations bypass project leads, landing instead with specialists or senior managers.
After
Project managers own the end-to-end security workflow, with peer teams routing issues directly to them for resolution.
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 fit within existing project cycles.
If nothing changes
Without structured ownership of security workflows, project leads remain excluded from key validation cycles , leaving critical artefacts vulnerable to delay, rework, or audit findings.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic security certifications, this course focuses on practical, project-level ownership of OWASP controls , not theoretical knowledge or developer-specific tools.
Frequently asked
Do I need a technical background to benefit from this course?
No. This course is designed for project leaders who manage deliverables with security implications, not for developers or engineers.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me with SOC 2 or ISO 27001 audits?
Yes. The course shows how to generate and manage the evidence artefacts these frameworks require, directly within your project workflow.
$199 one-time. Approximately 2.5 hours per module, designed to fit within existing project cycles..
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