A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for Principal Site Reliability Engineers
How top practitioners are embedding secure reliability into core service design
$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.
Falling back on reactive fixes instead of leading secure design
The situation this course is for
Many senior engineers default to patching after breaches or audit findings, limiting their influence and ceding strategic input to security silos. The shift is toward proactive ownership of secure architecture, but most lack the structured bridge between SRE practices and OWASP-grade controls.
Who this is for
Principal-level SREs in regulated enterprise environments who are expected to own system trust but lack formal, actionable integration of security frameworks into their workflows.
Who this is not for
Entry-level engineers, compliance auditors without operations experience, or leaders seeking board-level narratives. This is not about passing audits, it's about owning the technical direction.
What you walk away with
- Lead pre-deployment security reviews using OWASP-based checklists tailored to SRE contexts
- Anticipate and address common attack vectors during system design, not after incidents
- Build trusted reputation as the first internal reference for secure architecture decisions
- Deploy repeatable hardening playbooks that reduce post-incident rework by 40%+
- Communicate confidently with security teams using shared, framework-backed language
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. The SRE's Role in Modern Security Posture
Establishing ownership of security outcomes as part of reliability, not a separate track.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining secure reliability
- Why SREs are first-line defense
- The shift from reactive to proactive
- Trust as uptime's sibling
- Architecture influence without authority
- Case example: Netflix SRE security integration
- How Lumen-level networks are adapting
- Mapping OWASP to incident response
- The cost of late-stage fixes
- Ownership beyond the runbook
- Building credibility with security teams
- From contributor to advisor
Module 2. OWASP Top 10 in Production Environments
Applying OWASP priorities to live systems managed by SREs.
12 chapters in this module
- Injection in API gateways
- Broken authentication in microservices
- Sensitive data exposure in logs
- XML external entities in legacy systems
- Broken access control in CI/CD
- Security misconfigurations in cloud
- Cross-site scripting in portals
- Insecure dependencies in containers
- Known vulnerabilities in libraries
- Insufficient logging and monitoring
- Server-side request forgery
- Real-world SRE tradeoffs
Module 3. Integrating OWASP into CI/CD Pipelines
Embedding security checks where SREs have the most leverage.
12 chapters in this module
- Static analysis in build stages
- Automated scanning triggers
- Fail-fast vs fail-late strategies
- Dependency checks in artifact repos
- Container image scanning
- Policy as code enforcement
- Approval gates without bottlenecks
- Handling false positives
- Version rollback implications
- Dashboards for pipeline health
- Ownership transfer points
- Audit-ready output generation
Module 4. Secure Configuration at Scale
Standardizing secure baselines across fleets.
12 chapters in this module
- Immutable infrastructure principles
- Golden images with OWASP checks
- Automated drift detection
- SSH key management
- TLS certificate rotation
- Secrets in configuration files
- Privilege escalation paths
- Logging without exposure
- Network segmentation rules
- Firewall rule reviews
- Patch compliance benchmarks
- Zero-trust configuration
Module 5. Incident Response with OWASP Context
Leading post-mortems with security precision.
12 chapters in this module
- Classifying incidents by OWASP category
- Timeline alignment with logs
- Attribution without blame
- Scope determination
- External reporting thresholds
- Coordinating with SOC teams
- Customer comms strategy
- Legal exposure awareness
- Evidence preservation
- Remediation tracking
- Root cause alignment with OWASP
- Public disclosure guidelines
Module 6. Threat Modeling for System Design
Proactively identifying risks in new architectures.
12 chapters in this module
- Data flow mapping
- Identifying trust boundaries
- Threat agent personas
- STRIDE analysis basics
- Abuse case development
- Risk ranking by impact
- OWASP ASVS alignment
- Documenting assumptions
- Stakeholder review process
- Versioning threat models
- Linking to change management
- Metrics for improvement
Module 7. API Security for Reliability Engineers
Securing the backbone of modern systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Authentication patterns
- Rate limiting strategies
- Input validation frameworks
- OAuth2 misuse cases
- API gateway logging
- GraphQL security pitfalls
- Version deprecation planning
- Documentation as security
- Third-party API risks
- Backpressure and security
- Caching security implications
- Audit trail completeness
Module 8. Building the Secure Runbook
Operationalizing OWASP principles in on-call workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- Playbook structure
- Decision trees for common issues
- Escalation paths with security teams
- Time-to-resolution benchmarks
- Secure access during outages
- Break-glass account policies
- Post-incident verification
- Knowledge transfer routines
- Version control for runbooks
- Testing under pressure
- Compliance alignment
- Runbook-to-training pipeline
Module 9. Metrics That Reflect Secure Stability
Demonstrating security impact through SRE KPIs.
12 chapters in this module
- MTTR by vulnerability class
- Mean time to detect
- False positive rates
- Post-incident recurrence
- Patch deployment velocity
- Security debt tracking
- Incident severity trends
- Automated test coverage
- Compliance pass rates
- Audit findings per quarter
- System uptime vs security
- Executive dashboards
Module 10. Collaborating Across Security and Engineering
Leading influence without direct authority.
12 chapters in this module
- Shared vocabulary building
- Security champions model
- Workshop facilitation
- Conflict resolution tactics
- Translating risk language
- Influencing roadmap priorities
- Building trust with auditors
- Presenting technical tradeoffs
- Reputation capital
- Feedback loop design
- Cross-functional office hours
- Joint incident simulations
Module 11. Documenting for Audit and Review
Creating artifacts that stand up to scrutiny.
12 chapters in this module
- Evidence collection framework
- Control mapping to OWASP
- System diagrams with security notes
- Change log annotation
- Access review records
- Vendor risk documentation
- External pentest response
- Internal audit collaboration
- SoA preparation
- Compliance narrative building
- Versioned documentation
- Retention policy alignment
Module 12. From Practitioner to Recognized Authority
Positioning yourself as the internal expert.
12 chapters in this module
- Consistent technical leadership
- Internal knowledge sharing
- Mentorship patterns
- Cross-team advisory role
- Speaking at tech forums
- Writing internal guidance
- Building a personal brand
- Recognition from leadership
- Peer-driven referrals
- Security council membership
- External conference engagement
- Defining the next standard
How this maps to your situation
- Onboarding new services into production
- Responding to external audit findings
- Leading post-mortem reviews
- Shaping reliability standards
Before vs. after
Before
Handling security concerns reactively, often after deployment or incidents.
After
Leading secure design conversations with confidence and structured OWASP-based guidance.
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 for practitioners with production responsibilities.
If nothing changes
Remaining in a reactive role means others define your system's security posture, limiting your influence and visibility in strategic conversations.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic OWASP training, this course is tailored specifically to SRE workflows, integrating framework compliance with real-world system operations and leadership presence.
Frequently asked
Is this course focused on web app security only?
No. It translates OWASP principles into system design, incident response, and automation workflows relevant to SREs in networked environments.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this to non-web services?
Yes. The frameworks apply to APIs, internal services, and infrastructure components common in carrier-grade networks.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for practitioners with production responsibilities..
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