A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for Cloud Engineers Advancing in Secure DevOps
A structured path to owning security architecture decisions in high-velocity cloud environments
$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 late on security decisions despite doing the foundational cloud work
The situation this course is for
Cloud engineers with strong implementation skills often get sidelined in security design, treated as execution-only, not strategic contributors. This creates missed opportunities to shape controls early, resulting in rework, slower cycles, and lower-margin project assignments.
Who this is for
Senior cloud and DevOps engineers with hands-on deployment experience who are ready to lead in secure system design but lack a formalized framework for OWASP integration
Who this is not for
Junior developers new to cloud roles or professionals outside technical implementation tracks who lack direct control over deployment architecture
What you walk away with
- Lead OWASP Top 10 integration directly in CI/CD pipelines without deferring to centralized security teams
- Produce audit-ready threat models that accelerate compliance sign-off
- Design security controls that don’t slow deployment velocity
- Earn first assignment on client-facing security engagements with higher budget allocation
- Build repeatable templates for secure configuration that become team standards
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introduction to OWASP in Cloud-Centric DevOps
Lay the foundation for integrating OWASP principles into cloud-native workflows. Understand how security ownership is shifting left and why cloud engineers are now central to risk reduction.
12 chapters in this module
- What OWASP means today
- The shift from siloed to embedded security
- Cloud engineer as first line of defense
- OWASP Top 10 vs real-world attack surfaces
- Mapping threats to infrastructure components
- Security as enabler not blocker
- How DevOps velocity increases risk exposure
- Key decision points in deployment cycles
- Integrating security into planning phases
- Common missteps in cloud security design
- Threat intelligence sources for engineers
- Setting up your learning environment
Module 2. Threat Modelling for Public Cloud Environments
Develop practical threat models tailored to AWS, Azure, and GCP deployments. Learn to anticipate attack vectors before infrastructure is provisioned.
12 chapters in this module
- What is threat modelling
- Choosing between STRIDE and PASTA
- Asset identification in cloud accounts
- Data flow mapping in microservices
- Identifying trust boundaries
- Attack tree construction
- Automating model updates
- Prioritizing high-risk components
- Linking threats to OWASP categories
- Documenting assumptions clearly
- Versioning threat models
- Sharing models with stakeholders
Module 3. OWASP Top 10: Injection and Broken Authentication
Master the two most prevalent risks in cloud systems. Apply defensive patterns directly in code and configuration.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding injection paths
- Preventing SQL injection in APIs
- NoSQL injection patterns
- Input validation strategies
- Authentication flow weaknesses
- Session management flaws
- Token expiration policies
- Rate limiting enforcement
- Credential leakage prevention
- Secure password practices
- Multi-factor integration points
- Testing for broken auth
Module 4. Sensitive Data Exposure and XML External Entities
Protect data at rest and in transit. Harden configurations against XXE and unintended disclosure.
12 chapters in this module
- Classifying sensitive data types
- Encryption key management
- Data masking techniques
- Logging without leakage
- XML parser hardening
- Disabling DTD processing
- Input sanitization for XML
- Secure deserialization
- Avoiding info leak responses
- Auditing data handling
- Cloud provider logging risks
- Fixing accidental exposure
Module 5. Broken Access Control and Security Misconfiguration
Fix the most common production issues. Apply least privilege and hardened baselines.
12 chapters in this module
- Role-based access design
- Privilege escalation checks
- Default configuration risks
- Hardening cloud images
- IAM policy precision
- Secure bucket configurations
- API endpoint protections
- CORS misconfiguration
- Over-permissive roles
- Automated config scanning
- Drift detection methods
- Remediation workflows
Module 6. Cross-Site Scripting and Insecure Deserialization
Defend against client-side and object-level attacks. Implement encoding and validation patterns.
12 chapters in this module
- XSS attack anatomy
- DOM-based script injection
- Content security policies
- Output encoding rules
- Sanitizing user input
- Template engine risks
- Deserialization dangers
- Object signature validation
- Serialized data storage
- JSON parsing security
- Avoiding eval functions
- Client-side mitigation
Module 7. Vulnerable Components and Insufficient Logging
Manage third-party risk and ensure detectability. Build secure dependency practices.
12 chapters in this module
- Software bill of materials
- Dependency scanning tools
- Patch cadence management
- Open source license risks
- Minimizing attack surface
- Logging for forensic readiness
- Centralized log aggregation
- Detecting suspicious activity
- Log retention policies
- Correlation across systems
- Alerting on anomalies
- Audit trail completeness
Module 8. Infrastructure as Code and OWASP Alignment
Embed security into Terraform, CloudFormation, and Pulumi. Automate secure provisioning.
12 chapters in this module
- Security in IaC design
- Template validation tools
- Parameter validation
- Secure module sourcing
- Pre-deployment scanning
- Drift detection setup
- Tagging for compliance
- Resource naming standards
- Secrets in templates
- Policy as code basics
- Integrating OPA or Sentinel
- Testing IaC locally
Module 9. CI/CD Pipeline Security Integration
Shift security left in pipelines. Integrate scanning, approvals, and gates without slowing delivery.
12 chapters in this module
- Pipeline architecture overview
- Source code analysis tools
- Container scanning steps
- SAST integration points
- DAST in staging
- Automated policy checks
- Approval gate design
- Fail-fast strategies
- Reporting to stakeholders
- Remediation feedback loops
- Speed vs security balance
- Pipeline audit readiness
Module 10. Cloud-Native Application Security
Secure containers, serverless, and microservices. Adapt OWASP to dynamic environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Container runtime security
- Minimal base images
- Sidecar security
- Service mesh controls
- API gateway policies
- Function-level permissions
- Cold start risks
- Event-driven attack paths
- Mesh authentication
- Zero trust in clusters
- Network segmentation
- Service identity
Module 11. Compliance and Audit Readiness
Produce documentation that satisfies assessors and accelerates approvals.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping OWASP to compliance
- Control narratives
- Evidence collection
- Preparing SoA drafts
- Internal audit prep
- Regulator engagement
- Common assessment questions
- Control testing logs
- Remediation tracking
- Stakeholder review
- Version-controlled artefacts
- Closing findings
Module 12. Next Steps and Continuous Improvement
Sustain security excellence. Build playbooks that evolve with threats.
12 chapters in this module
- Updating threat models
- Integrating new OWASP releases
- Feedback from incidents
- Peer review process
- Knowledge transfer
- Team training plans
- Security champion roles
- Metrics that matter
- Improving detection
- Reducing remediation time
- Sharing playbooks
- Owning the security narrative
How this maps to your situation
- Onboarding new cloud services
- Responding to security review findings
- Leading architecture decisions in team settings
- Preparing for external audits
Before vs. after
Before
Reactive participation in security discussions, depending on others to define controls
After
Proactive leadership in secure design, regularly assigned to high-visibility, high-budget projects
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 week over 12 weeks to complete all modules and apply templates.
If nothing changes
Continuing to execute without shaping security architecture means staying in delivery-only roles, missing premium engagements, and lower leverage in career advancement despite technical expertise.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic cybersecurity certifications or broad compliance courses, this program focuses specifically on OWASP integration in cloud engineering workflows, giving you immediately applicable skills that distinguish you in DevOps and cloud security roles.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical or conceptual?
Fully technical. Every module includes code snippets, configuration examples, and implementation steps for real cloud environments.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, a completion certificate is issued upon finishing all modules and submitting the final implementation project.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per week over 12 weeks to complete all modules and apply templates..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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