A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for Full-Stack Software Engineers
Build secure, production-ready applications faster with battle-tested OWASP workflows.
$199 one-time
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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.
Spending too much time fixing security issues late in the cycle?
The situation this course is for
Security reviews shouldn't mean rework, delays, or last-minute patching. Too many engineers still build features fast only to slow down at compliance gates.
Who this is for
Full-Stack Software Engineer working in regulated or compliance-sensitive environments who needs to ship secure code faster without sacrificing standards.
Who this is not for
Engineers who only work on internal tools with no compliance requirements or public-facing attack surface.
What you walk away with
- Ship secure features in fewer cycles using OWASP-aligned design patterns
- Reduce rework by embedding security checks earlier in development
- Produce auditable security documentation as a byproduct of coding
- Standardize threat modeling that integrates with CI/CD pipelines
- Demonstrate compliance readiness without slowing down release velocity
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introduction to OWASP and Full-Stack Security
Understand OWASP's role in modern secure software delivery and how it maps to real-world engineering workflows. Learn how top teams integrate OWASP into agile sprints.
12 chapters in this module
- OWASP mission and community structure
- Top security risks in full-stack applications
- OWASP vs compliance frameworks
- Engineering ownership of security outcomes
- Secure development lifecycle stages
- Integrating OWASP into team norms
- Common misconceptions about OWASP
- Security as a feature enablement tool
- Balancing innovation and risk
- Security debt and technical trade-offs
- Threat landscape evolution
- Adapting OWASP for regulated sectors
Module 2. OWASP Top Ten Deep Dive
Analyze each of the OWASP Top Ten vulnerabilities through the lens of full-stack development. Identify where each risk typically originates and how to prevent it in code.
12 chapters in this module
- Injection flaws and query parameterization
- Broken authentication patterns
- Session management anti-patterns
- Access control bypass scenarios
- Server-side request forgery risks
- Misconfiguration in cloud services
- Cross-site scripting vectors
- Insecure deserialization cases
- Using vulnerable components
- Insufficient logging and monitoring
- API-specific security gaps
- Real-world breach post-mortems
Module 3. Threat Modeling for Agile Teams
Apply structured threat modeling early in development. Use lightweight, repeatable methods that fit sprint timelines and involve developers directly.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat modeling objectives
- Decomposing application architecture
- Identifying trust boundaries
- Data flow diagramming
- STRIDE method basics
- DREAD risk scoring
- Integrating with Jira workflows
- Developer-led threat sessions
- Documenting findings efficiently
- Linking threats to test cases
- Updating models between sprints
- Tooling for rapid iteration
Module 4. Secure API Design with OWASP
Design and document APIs that meet OWASP ASVS requirements by default. Build authentication, input validation, and rate limiting into the foundation.
12 chapters in this module
- API security fundamentals
- OWASP ASVS overview
- Authentication best practices
- OAuth2 and OpenID Connect
- Token lifecycle management
- Input validation strategies
- Rate limiting and abuse prevention
- Error handling safely
- Logging without leakage
- API versioning and deprecation
- Third-party API risks
- Automated API security testing
Module 5. Input Validation and Output Encoding
Implement robust defenses against injection and XSS by standardizing input handling across frontend and backend layers.
12 chapters in this module
- Context-aware input filtering
- Whitelist vs blacklist validation
- Sanitization libraries by language
- Content Security Policy headers
- DOM-based XSS prevention
- Template engine security
- File upload validation
- Metadata scrubbing
- Response header hardening
- Error message sanitization
- Logging input safely
- Automated vulnerability detection
Module 6. Authentication and Session Management
Build secure login, password recovery, and session handling systems using OWASP guidance and modern frameworks.
12 chapters in this module
- Password storage requirements
- Secure hashing with bcrypt
- Multi-factor authentication
- Session token generation
- Session expiration policies
- Logout functionality
- Brute force protection
- Account enumeration risks
- Passwordless authentication
- Biometric integration
- Session fixation prevention
- Third-party identity providers
Module 7. Access Control Implementation
Enforce least-privilege access across roles and resources. Implement checks that are resilient to bypass attempts and easy to audit.
12 chapters in this module
- Role-based access control
- Attribute-based access control
- Vertical vs horizontal escalation
- Function-level authorization
- Data-level filtering
- API access scoping
- Access control testing
- Permission inheritance
- Audit trail completeness
- Role explosion management
- Delegation patterns
- Time-bound permissions
Module 8. Secure Configuration and Deployment
Ensure environments are hardened from day one. Automate secure defaults across cloud, containers, and infrastructure-as-code.
12 chapters in this module
- Environment segregation
- Default deny principles
- Secrets management
- Container security
- Cloud IAM roles
- Infrastructure-as-code security
- Automated configuration checks
- Patch management cadence
- Secure boot processes
- Network segmentation
- DNS and TLS hardening
- Zero-trust networking
Module 9. Logging and Monitoring for Security
Design logs that support incident response without leaking sensitive data. Implement monitoring that detects abuse while preserving privacy.
12 chapters in this module
- What to log securely
- PII redaction techniques
- Log retention policies
- Centralized logging architecture
- Anomaly detection basics
- Alerting thresholds
- Incident response readiness
- Audit trail completeness
- Tamper-proof logging
- Correlating events across systems
- User behavior analytics
- Integration with security tools
Module 10. Automated Security Testing Integration
Embed static and dynamic analysis into CI/CD pipelines. Use OWASP ZAP and SAST tools to catch issues early and consistently.
12 chapters in this module
- CI/CD security gates
- Static analysis setup
- Dynamic scanning workflows
- OWASP ZAP configuration
- SAST tool selection
- Dependency scanning
- False positive reduction
- Vulnerability prioritization
- Integration with issue trackers
- Remediation feedback loops
- Developer security feedback
- Metrics for improvement
Module 11. Compliance as a Byproduct
Generate compliance documentation automatically through development workflows. Align OWASP work with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and other standards.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping OWASP to ISO 27001
- SOC 2 control alignment
- Audit evidence generation
- Automated artifact creation
- Control narrative drafting
- Evidence collection workflows
- Compliance reporting cadence
- Third-party assessment prep
- Internal audit collaboration
- Continuous compliance concept
- Documenting design decisions
- Security maturity models
Module 12. Leading Secure Development Teams
Champion security within engineering culture. Mentor peers, influence architecture, and position yourself as the go-to for compliant innovation.
12 chapters in this module
- Security champion programs
- Developer training tactics
- Incentivizing secure coding
- Security feedback mechanisms
- Architecture review participation
- Influencing technical debt
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Metrics that matter
- Building credibility
- Owning security roadmap
- Advocating for investment
- Staying current with OWASP
How this maps to your situation
- Onboarding new features with security baked in
- Responding to audit findings efficiently
- Reducing security-related rework in sprints
- Demonstrating compliance during reviews
Before vs. after
Before
Security issues caught late, leading to rework, audit surprises, and delayed deployments.
After
Security built in from the start, with repeatable processes that speed up compliant delivery.
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 to be completed in parallel with active development work.
If nothing changes
Continuing to treat security as a gate rather than an integrated workflow will slow your delivery velocity and reduce your influence on high-impact projects.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic security training, this course focuses on OWASP implementation within full-stack development workflows , giving you specific, actionable patterns that reduce cycle time and increase ownership.
Frequently asked
Is this course only for web applications?
While focused on OWASP, the patterns apply to any full-stack system with external interfaces, including APIs, mobile backends, and cloud services.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help with compliance requirements like SOC 2 or ISO 27001?
Yes , Module 11 shows how to align OWASP implementation with common compliance frameworks and generate audit-ready documentation as a byproduct of development.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed in parallel with active development work..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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