A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for Global Compliance and Risk Executives
Strengthen governance influence across technical and non-technical teams with a structured approach to web application security frameworks.
$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.
Compliance leaders often sit outside core security engineering decisions, even when those decisions create regulatory exposure.
The situation this course is for
OWASP controls are frequently implemented without centralized governance, leading to fragmented interpretations across regions and lines of business. This creates compliance blind spots and inconsistent risk reporting, especially where data privacy, operational resilience, or financial controls intersect with application design.
Who this is for
Senior compliance, ethics, and risk executives with global oversight, who need to influence technical teams without direct authority over engineering decisions.
Who this is not for
Individuals seeking developer-level coding practices or penetration testing techniques. This is not a hands-on technical security course.
What you walk away with
- Apply OWASP Top 10 as a governance tool across regions and development teams
- Standardize interpretation of OWASP controls in audit and risk frameworks
- Lead cross-functional alignment between compliance, security, and engineering teams
- Document consistent control expectations for third-party vendor assessments
- Anticipate regulatory scrutiny on application design choices using OWASP benchmarks
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. OWASP Governance Foundations
Establish the role of compliance leadership in application security. Understand how OWASP intersects with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and SOC 2 frameworks.
12 chapters in this module
- Compliance in application security
- OWASP and regulatory scope
- Mapping controls to risk domains
- Global policy consistency
- Audit readiness alignment
- Third-party risk integration
- Regulator expectations
- Control ownership models
- Framework harmonization
- Documentation standards
- Cross-border enforcement
- Executive reporting alignment
Module 2. Translating OWASP for Non-Technical Stakeholders
Bridge communication gaps between compliance, legal, and engineering teams using plain-language interpretations of technical risks.
12 chapters in this module
- Risk communication principles
- Simplifying injection risks
- Authentication failures explained
- Session management clarity
- Access control mapping
- Data exposure narratives
- Security misconfiguration
- Cross-site scripting context
- Insecure deserialization
- Vulnerability prioritization
- Third-party component risks
- Reporting without jargon
Module 3. Integrating OWASP into Enterprise Risk Frameworks
Embed OWASP considerations into existing compliance programs, including SOX, GDPR, and DORA requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Risk register integration
- SOX control linkages
- GDPR data flow mapping
- DORA resilience requirements
- Financial system exposures
- Cloud architecture reviews
- Vendor due diligence
- Audit trail expectations
- Incident response planning
- Board-level risk summaries
- Cross-functional escalation
- Control testing frequency
Module 4. Global Implementation Consistency
Ensure uniform application of OWASP standards across regions, subsidiaries, and outsourced development teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Centralized governance model
- Regional compliance variation
- Outsourced development oversight
- Language and translation
- Legal jurisdiction alignment
- Cultural interpretation
- Standard operating procedures
- Audit consistency
- Remote team engagement
- Documentation templates
- Version control
- Change management
Module 5. Vendor and Third-Party Oversight
Leverage OWASP to strengthen vendor risk assessments and contractual security expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor questionnaire design
- Pre-contract security review
- Service provider SLAs
- Code review expectations
- Penetration testing scope
- Third-party audit rights
- Remediation timelines
- Escalation pathways
- Contractual enforcement
- Liability allocation
- Insurance alignment
- Exit strategy planning
Module 6. Audit and Regulatory Readiness
Prepare for audits that increasingly examine application security design and implementation choices.
12 chapters in this module
- Regulatory inspection trends
- Evidence collection
- Control testing methods
- Documentation completeness
- Executive accountability
- Remediation tracking
- Findings classification
- Cross-border coordination
- Legal hold procedures
- Root cause analysis
- Audit follow-up
- Reporting transparency
Module 7. Cross-Functional Influence Without Authority
Lead OWASP adoption across departments without direct management control, using policy, process, and peer credibility.
12 chapters in this module
- Stakeholder mapping
- Influence without mandate
- Policy as leverage
- Process integration
- Peer advisory roles
- Working group leadership
- Consensus building
- Conflict resolution
- Executive sponsorship
- Change leadership
- Feedback loops
- Success metrics
Module 8. Harmonizing OWASP with ISO and NIST
Align OWASP practices with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and other enterprise security frameworks.
12 chapters in this module
- Control mapping methods
- ISO 27001 Annex A links
- NIST CSF PR.AC mappings
- SOC 2 CC6.1 alignment
- Framework overlap
- Gap analysis
- Unified control language
- Audit efficiency gains
- Consolidated reporting
- Training harmonization
- Policy convergence
- Maturity model alignment
Module 9. Metrics That Matter
Define and track meaningful OWASP-related KPIs that reflect real risk reduction and compliance progress.
12 chapters in this module
- Risk reduction indicators
- Vulnerability closure rate
- Time to remediate
- Control coverage
- Audit pass rates
- Developer training uptake
- Security champion engagement
- Third-party compliance
- Executive reporting
- Benchmark comparisons
- Trend analysis
- Escalation reduction
Module 10. Training and Change Management
Design effective training programs and adoption campaigns tailored to developers, auditors, and compliance teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Audience segmentation
- Developer engagement
- Compliance team training
- Audit function readiness
- Security champions program
- Leadership buy-in
- Change communication
- Knowledge retention
- Feedback mechanisms
- Performance incentives
- Certification alignment
- Continuous learning
Module 11. Future-Proofing Application Security
Anticipate emerging threats, AI-driven development, and zero-trust architecture impacts on OWASP relevance.
12 chapters in this module
- AI-generated code risks
- Prompt injection concerns
- Automated vulnerability scanning
- Zero-trust integration
- Microservices security
- API gateway protections
- Supply chain attacks
- Machine learning models
- DevSecOps evolution
- Continuous compliance
- Regulatory anticipation
- Strategic foresight
Module 12. Sustaining Long-Term Governance
Ensure lasting impact by embedding OWASP governance into organizational memory and leadership succession.
12 chapters in this module
- Governance documentation
- Succession planning
- Leadership onboarding
- Policy review cycle
- Lessons learned archive
- Maturity assessments
- External benchmarking
- Industry engagement
- Thought leadership
- Stakeholder feedback
- Continuous improvement
- Legacy system adaptation
How this maps to your situation
- Global compliance leadership
- Cross-functional risk governance
- Regulatory preparedness
- Technical governance influence
Before vs. after
Before
OWASP is seen as a technical checklist handled by security teams, with limited integration into broader compliance and risk governance.
After
You lead consistent, enterprise-wide application of OWASP standards, using them to unify risk reporting, strengthen vendor oversight, and extend influence into technical domains.
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 3-4 hours per module, designed for completion over 6-8 weeks with real-world application between modules.
If nothing changes
Without structured governance, OWASP implementation will remain fragmented, creating blind spots in regulatory reporting, third-party risk, and cross-border compliance.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic cybersecurity courses, this program is tailored specifically for compliance and risk leaders, bridging governance with technical implementation without requiring coding expertise.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical?
No. It is designed for compliance, ethics, and risk leaders who need to govern application security without being developers.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I use this for team training?
Yes. The implementation playbook supports team rollout and cross-functional workshops.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3-4 hours per module, designed for completion over 6-8 weeks with real-world application between modules..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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144 chapters·
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