A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for Senior Security Engineers
Gain full command of the OWASP framework to lead secure development initiatives with confidence.
$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.
Most security engineers know OWASP at a surface level, but few can lead with it when architecting systems or resolving cross-team disputes.
The situation this course is for
Security guidance often gets overruled because it’s seen as theoretical. When you can’t reference specific control mappings, risk-weighted trade-offs, or working examples, your input gets treated as a suggestion, not a standard.
Who this is for
Senior security engineer or application security specialist working within a product-driven engineering org, responsible for influencing secure design without direct authority.
Who this is not for
This is not for junior developers learning basic vulnerability types, nor for compliance officers focused only on audit checklists. It’s for engineers who need to lead securely across teams.
What you walk away with
- Apply OWASP controls with precision across SDLC phases
- Lead security reviews using standardized, source-backed reasoning
- Design secure architecture reviews that developers adopt
- Produce reusable threat models for common service patterns
- Mentor teams with confidence using real-world exploit examples
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. OWASP Fundamentals and Security Mindset
Establish a foundational understanding of the OWASP Top Ten, their evolution, and how they map to real-world breaches. Develop a proactive security mindset that prioritizes risk-weighted decisions.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding the OWASP mission and community structure
- How the Top Ten is updated and what drives changes
- Mapping common attack vectors to business impact
- Risk severity vs exploit likelihood in modern apps
- Differentiating between client-side and server-side risks
- Why OWASP matters beyond compliance checklists
- Common misconceptions about OWASP implementation
- Integrating OWASP into developer onboarding
- Security champions programs and peer influence
- Measuring security maturity using OWASP benchmarks
- Threat modeling basics for engineering teams
- Building a personal reference library for OWASP
Module 2. Secure Architecture Design Using OWASP
Learn how to apply OWASP principles at the design phase, ensuring security is baked into architecture rather than bolted on. Focus on system boundaries, trust zones, and data flow.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining trust boundaries in microservices environments
- Data classification strategies for API design
- Authentication flow design using OWASP ASVS
- Session management best practices for SPAs
- Secure API gateway patterns and rate limiting
- Avoiding broken object-level authorization in REST APIs
- Designing for least privilege in service accounts
- Secure configuration management for cloud services
- Zero-trust considerations in application design
- Threat modeling with STRIDE and OWASP integration
- Documenting architectural decisions with security in mind
- Peer review checklist for secure architecture
Module 3. Threat Modeling and Risk Prioritization
Master structured threat modeling using OWASP resources. Identify high-risk components, prioritize remediation, and communicate risk effectively to engineering leads.
12 chapters in this module
- Introduction to threat modeling frameworks
- Integrating threat modeling into sprint planning
- Creating data flow diagrams for complex systems
- Using DREAD or PASTA to score threats
- OWASP Threat Modeling resources and templates
- Automated tools vs manual modeling techniques
- Identifying injection points in app flows
- Detecting insecure deserialization paths
- Prioritizing fixes based on exploit difficulty
- Communicating model outcomes to non-security teams
- Maintaining models as systems evolve
- Case study: threat modeling a public-facing API
Module 4. Secure Coding Standards and Language-Specific Risks
Adapt OWASP guidance to specific languages and frameworks. Learn how to write and enforce secure coding standards across tech stacks.
12 chapters in this module
- Common vulnerabilities in JavaScript and Node.js
- Java deserialization and insecure APIs
- Python-specific risks in Django and Flask
- C# and .NET security pitfalls
- Go and Rust security assumptions
- Preventing injection in dynamic queries
- Secure handling of file uploads and parsing
- Hardening third-party library usage
- Avoiding insecure defaults in frameworks
- Static analysis rules for common languages
- Custom linting rules for team adoption
- Creating language-specific cheat sheets
Module 5. Authentication and Session Management
Dive deep into OWASP’s guidance on authentication mechanisms, session security, and multi-factor implementation. Avoid common pitfalls in identity design.
12 chapters in this module
- Password storage: hashing vs encryption
- Secure implementation of OAuth2 flows
- Preventing broken authentication in APIs
- Token lifetime and refresh strategies
- Multi-factor authentication patterns
- Biometric authentication risks
- Session fixation and hijacking prevention
- Logout mechanisms and token invalidation
- Social login security considerations
- Federated identity trust boundaries
- Rate limiting and bot detection
- Audit logging for sign-in events
Module 6. Input Validation and Injection Prevention
Learn how to prevent the most common class of OWASP risks: injection flaws. Build robust input validation and output encoding strategies.
12 chapters in this module
- SQL injection: types and detection methods
- Prepared statements and ORM safety
- NoSQL injection in MongoDB and others
- Command injection risks in system calls
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) variants
- Context-aware output encoding techniques
- Content Security Policy (CSP) setup
- Template engine vulnerabilities
- Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) prevention
- Header injection and HTTP response splitting
- Input sanitization vs validation strategies
- Automated testing for injection flaws
Module 7. API Security and OWASP API Top Ten
Apply OWASP API Top Ten to modern service design. Secure APIs through proper authentication, rate limiting, and schema validation.
12 chapters in this module
- Overview of the OWASP API Security Top Ten
- Mass assignment and overposting risks
- Improper asset management in APIs
- Authentication bypass via API endpoints
- Excessive data exposure in responses
- Rate limiting and denial-of-service protection
- API versioning and deprecation policy
- Schema validation using OpenAPI specs
- Securing gRPC and GraphQL endpoints
- Logging and monitoring API security events
- API gateway configuration best practices
- Third-party API risk assessment
Module 8. Security Testing and Tooling
Equip yourself with the right tools to test for OWASP risks. Learn how to integrate SAST, DAST, and IAST into CI/CD pipelines.
12 chapters in this module
- Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools
- Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
- Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)
- Choosing tools based on language and stack
- Integrating tools into CI/CD pipelines
- False positive reduction strategies
- Setting thresholds for security gates
- OWASP ZAP for automated testing
- Burp Suite for manual penetration testing
- Snyk and dependency scanning
- Custom rule development for linters
- Reporting and triaging findings
Module 9. Security in DevOps and CI/CD
Embed security into DevOps workflows. Automate OWASP compliance checks and shift security left in the pipeline.
12 chapters in this module
- Shifting security left in software delivery
- Automated security gates in CI
- Container security and image scanning
- Kubernetes security best practices
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scanning
- Secrets management in pipelines
- Immutable builds and artifact signing
- Pipeline hardening against tampering
- Role-based access in CI systems
- Audit trails for deployment workflows
- Automated rollback for compromised builds
- Security champion integration in DevOps
Module 10. Secure Deployment and Configuration
Ensure deployment configurations follow OWASP guidance. Avoid misconfigurations that lead to breaches.
12 chapters in this module
- Secure defaults for web servers
- TLS configuration and cipher suite selection
- HTTP security headers implementation
- Disabling unnecessary services
- File permissions and ownership
- Environment segregation and isolation
- Secure bootstrapping of instances
- Patch management strategies
- Logging and telemetry security
- Network segmentation for apps
- Firewall and WAF integration
- Zero-day readiness planning
Module 11. Third-Party Risk and Supply Chain Security
Extend OWASP principles to third-party libraries and dependencies. Assess, monitor, and govern external components.
12 chapters in this module
- Dependency scanning tools and outputs
- Understanding SBOMs and their use
- Vulnerability databases like NVD and OSV
- Criticality assessment of dependencies
- Automated license compliance checks
- Patch prioritization for open-source
- Vendor security questionnaires
- Contractual security expectations
- Monitoring for dependency hijacking
- Minimizing attack surface via removal
- Establishing approved component lists
- Incident response for third-party breaches
Module 12. Leading Security Without Authority
Build influence as a security advocate. Use OWASP as a common reference to align developers, product managers, and leadership.
12 chapters in this module
- Building credibility through consistent advice
- Using OWASP as a neutral reference
- Framing security issues as business risks
- Presenting trade-offs with supporting evidence
- Running effective security review meetings
- Creating reusable security documentation
- Mentoring developers on secure coding
- Advocating for security investment
- Measuring and sharing security progress
- Handling pushback with data
- Scaling influence across teams
- Becoming the go-to security resource
How this maps to your situation
- Current project security alignment
- Architecture review preparation
- Threat model creation for new service
- Secure coding standards rollout
Before vs. after
Before
Security recommendations lack traction because they’re seen as generic or theoretical.
After
Security guidance is adopted because it’s rooted in OWASP standards and practical implementation.
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 8, 10 hours total, designed to be completed in short sessions aligned with sprint cycles.
If nothing changes
Continuing without deep OWASP mastery means reliance on surface-level checklists, which leads to inconsistent adoption and higher risk exposure in complex systems.
How this compares to the alternatives
Generic security courses teach broad principles. This course gives you a working mastery of OWASP , the actual framework used by top engineering organizations to secure software.
Frequently asked
Is this course suitable for someone already familiar with OWASP basics?
Yes. This course is designed to move you from awareness to command , focusing on implementation, influence, and real-world application.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this to my current projects?
Yes. Every module includes templates and examples you can adapt to your team’s tech stack and workflows.
$199 one-time. Approximately 8, 10 hours total, designed to be completed in short sessions aligned with sprint 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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