A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for Global Technology and Risk Executives
Build and enforce secure application frameworks with full ownership of control decisions.
$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.
Most security leaders spend cycles negotiating remediation plans instead of setting them.
The situation this course is for
Frameworks exist, but authority to enforce them doesn't always follow. That leads to delayed patching, inconsistent controls, and repeated findings, even when the path is clear.
Who this is for
Global risk or technology executive who owns secure development outcomes but lacks final decision rights on control application or remediation scope.
Who this is not for
Individual contributors implementing controls without decision authority, junior developers, or auditors focused on compliance checklists without ownership of enforcement.
What you walk away with
- Final determination rights on OWASP control applicability per application tier
- Authority to set and enforce vulnerability SLAs across dev teams
- Ownership of risk acceptance criteria for production releases
- Direct input into CI/CD pipeline security gates
- Recognition as the internal authority on application security posture
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of OWASP Leadership
Establish the executive context for owning secure development frameworks, including governance boundaries and decision rights.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining executive ownership in app sec
- Mapping OWASP to business risk
- Control vs compliance mindsets
- Decision rights taxonomy
- Risk tolerance thresholds
- Secure development lifecycle phases
- Stakeholder alignment map
- Authority escalation paths
- Framework adoption metrics
- Security as enabler not gate
- Executive communication rhythm
- Building a security posture narrative
Module 2. Control Selection and Scoping
Determine which OWASP controls apply to which systems, based on data sensitivity and exposure risk.
12 chapters in this module
- Application criticality classification
- Data flow and trust boundaries
- Control applicability matrix
- Tiered framework enforcement
- Exemption justification protocol
- Architecture review integration
- Dev team onboarding process
- Third-party component rules
- Cloud-native exceptions
- Legacy system accommodations
- Regulatory overlay mapping
- Control drift detection
Module 3. Vulnerability Management Authority
Set and enforce SLAs for remediation, define severity adjustments, and approve time-bound exceptions.
12 chapters in this module
- SLA definition by risk tier
- Remediation window policy
- Critical vs high distinction
- Patch deferral protocols
- Compensating controls validation
- Time-bound exception process
- Automated ticketing integration
- Rollback authority rules
- Production override criteria
- Post-incident review triggers
- Metrics for team accountability
- Executive reporting cadence
Module 4. Risk Acceptance and Escalation
Define when risks can be accepted, documented, and signed, without requiring higher-level review.
12 chapters in this module
- Risk acceptance threshold setting
- Documentation standards
- Legal and compliance alignment
- Time-bound acceptance rules
- Cross-functional sign-off
- Regulator-facing summary prep
- Audit trail preservation
- Re-review intervals
- Escalation criteria
- Leadership notification protocol
- Insurance implications
- Breach readiness linkage
Module 5. CI/CD Pipeline Governance
Embed control enforcement directly into release workflows with automated gates and policy-as-code.
12 chapters in this module
- Pipeline integration points
- Policy-as-code framework
- Fail-fast vs fail-slow modes
- Gate override authority
- Rollback path validation
- Container image scanning
- Infrastructure as code checks
- Secrets detection and blocking
- Automated compliance evidence
- Dev team feedback loops
- Incident response linkage
- Continuous improvement rhythm
Module 6. Third-Party and Vendor Risk
Enforce OWASP standards across vendors, contractors, and outsourced development.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor security clause drafting
- Pre-contract control review
- Due diligence checklist
- Onboarding assessment
- Ongoing monitoring rhythm
- Right-to-audit terms
- Subcontractor oversight
- Penetration test requirements
- Incident response coordination
- Contractual SLA enforcement
- Exit transition planning
- Reputation risk management
Module 7. Incident Response Integration
Align OWASP enforcement with breach readiness and post-incident review protocols.
12 chapters in this module
- Post-breach control review
- Root cause linkage to framework
- Remediation tracking system
- Lessons learned integration
- Framework update triggers
- Legal hold procedures
- Regulator communication plan
- Public statement alignment
- Insurance claim linkage
- Team accountability review
- Process improvement backlog
- Executive briefing template
Module 8. Developer Enablement and Culture
Shift left by equipping dev teams with tools, training, and clear decision boundaries.
12 chapters in this module
- Secure coding onboarding
- Internal documentation hub
- Mentor network setup
- Gamification of compliance
- Feedback mechanisms
- Recognition systems
- Tooling standardization
- Security champion program
- Code review integration
- Pair programming with sec team
- Knowledge transfer events
- Culture assessment metrics
Module 9. Metrics and Executive Visibility
Measure and report on control effectiveness, team performance, and risk reduction outcomes.
12 chapters in this module
- Key risk indicators
- Mean time to remediate
- Control coverage metrics
- Risk heat mapping
- Executive dashboard design
- Benchmarking against peers
- Trend analysis methods
- Anomaly detection
- Actionable reporting
- Board-level summary prep
- Stakeholder-specific views
- Continuous improvement targets
Module 10. Regulatory and Audit Alignment
Ensure OWASP enforcement satisfies internal audit, SOX, and global compliance requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Control mapping to SOX
- Audit evidence automation
- Internal audit coordination
- External auditor prep
- Documentation standards
- Finding response protocol
- Remediation tracking
- Compliance dashboard
- Cross-border considerations
- Data residency rules
- Penetration test reporting
- Regulatory change monitoring
Module 11. Framework Evolution and Updates
Own the update cycle for OWASP application, including version adoption and org-wide rollout.
12 chapters in this module
- Version change tracking
- Impact assessment process
- Staged rollout planning
- Dev team communication
- Testing protocol
- Rollback contingency
- Training update cycle
- Tooling compatibility
- Exception handling
- Feedback incorporation
- Change advisory board
- Post-update review
Module 12. Sustained Enforcement and Leadership
Maintain ownership over time, even through leadership transitions or org restructuring.
12 chapters in this module
- Leadership onboarding
- Documented decision rights
- Succession planning
- Policy continuity
- Team structure alignment
- Budget ownership
- Vendor contract oversight
- External speaker roles
- Industry benchmarking
- Thought leadership publishing
- Internal promotion path
- Long-term vision setting
How this maps to your situation
- Application security framework ownership
- Vulnerability response leadership
- Risk acceptance authority
- CI/CD pipeline enforcement
Before vs. after
Before
Relies on consensus or escalation for control decisions, leading to delays and inconsistent enforcement.
After
Owns final determination on OWASP controls, vulnerability timelines, and risk acceptance, no external approvals needed.
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, with self-paced completion over 6-8 weeks.
If nothing changes
Without clear ownership, security decisions default to lowest common denominator, increasing exposure and audit findings.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic OWASP training, this course focuses on executive decision rights, what you own, not just what you implement.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical or leadership-focused?
It's designed for leaders who own risk outcomes but need concrete control over application security decisions.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does it cover OWASP ASVS and Top 10?
Yes, with emphasis on enforcement and decision rights, not just content.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3-4 hours per module, with self-paced completion over 6-8 weeks..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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