A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for IBM Distinguished Engineers
Advanced security practice for senior technical leaders shaping enterprise resilience
$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.
Who this is for
Senior technical leader in a global systems and consulting organization, responsible for influencing secure architecture and development standards at scale.
Who this is not for
Entry-level developers, auditors focusing on compliance checklists, or managers without direct technical engagement in software delivery.
What you walk away with
- Lead secure development initiatives using current OWASP consensus standards
- Design repeatable security workflows that integrate into CI/CD pipelines
- Exert greater influence over application security policy across projects
- Produce reference implementations that teams can adopt without hand-holding
- Shape vendor and partner security onboarding with structured criteria
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. OWASP Fundamentals and Current Threat Landscape
Ground your understanding in the latest OWASP Top Ten risks and real-world exploit patterns affecting enterprise applications today.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding the OWASP mission
- Top Ten risks overview
- Insecure deserialization
- Broken access control
- Cryptographic failures
- Injection flaws
- Security misconfigurations
- Cross-site scripting
- Vulnerable dependencies
- Server-side request forgery
- Authentication weaknesses
- Data exposure patterns
Module 2. Threat Modeling for Complex Systems
Apply structured techniques to uncover risks early in design phases across distributed architectures.
12 chapters in this module
- STRIDE framework basics
- Asset identification
- Trust boundaries
- Data flow mapping
- Threat trees
- Attack surface analysis
- Inclusion of third-party components
- Cloud-native considerations
- Microservices risks
- API exposure points
- Legacy interface risks
- Model validation techniques
Module 3. Secure Coding Standards Integration
Embed security practices directly into development workflows and coding norms.
12 chapters in this module
- Language-specific risks
- Input validation rules
- Error handling best practices
- Session management
- Authentication libraries
- Role-based access code
- Secure configuration defaults
- Logging securely
- Cryptographic usage
- Dependency scanning
- Code review checklists
- Onboarding developers
Module 4. Automated Security Testing Workflow
Integrate dynamic and static analysis into CI/CD pipelines efficiently.
12 chapters in this module
- SAST tool selection
- DAST integration
- Secrets scanning
- Configuration checks
- Scan timing strategy
- False positive reduction
- Reporting integration
- Remediation workflows
- Pipeline gating
- Toolchain compatibility
- Scan coverage metrics
- Developer feedback loops
Module 5. API Security Design Patterns
Secure modern application backbones with robust API protections.
12 chapters in this module
- API gateway functions
- Authentication protocols
- Rate limiting
- Input schema validation
- GraphQL risks
- OAuth misuses
- Token leakage
- Business logic abuse
- Versioning risks
- Documentation exposure
- Client impersonation
- API inventory management
Module 6. Cloud-Native Application Risks
Adapt OWASP principles for containerized and serverless environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Container image risks
- Orchestration security
- Kubernetes RBAC
- Service mesh controls
- Serverless function risks
- Cold start implications
- Environment variable leaks
- IAM role overprivilege
- Pod-to-pod communication
- Network policies
- Logging gaps
- Compliance automation
Module 7. Third-Party and Supply Chain Security
Manage risk introduced through libraries, frameworks, and external vendors.
12 chapters in this module
- Software bill of materials
- Dependency scanning
- Transitive dependencies
- License risk
- Maintainer reputation
- Update velocity
- Vulnerability disclosure
- Vendor assessment
- Contractual obligations
- Patch management
- Zero-day preparedness
- Incident response coordination
Module 8. Security Champions Program Design
Scale security knowledge through internal advocacy and peer networks.
12 chapters in this module
- Champion selection
- Training curriculum
- Incentive models
- Escalation paths
- Tool access
- Feedback loops
- Community building
- Time allocation
- Success metrics
- Leadership alignment
- Regional adaptations
- Sustainability planning
Module 9. Incident Response for Application Teams
Prepare for breaches with role-specific response protocols.
12 chapters in this module
- Breach identification
- Triage procedures
- Containment strategies
- Forensic data capture
- Communication plan
- Legal considerations
- Evidence preservation
- Root cause analysis
- Post-mortem process
- Customer notification
- Regulatory reporting
- Recovery validation
Module 10. Secure Architecture Review Framework
Implement a consistent method for evaluating system designs.
12 chapters in this module
- Review checklist
- Data classification
- Encryption in transit
- Authentication design
- Audit logging
- Access control model
- Failure modes
- Disaster recovery
- Vendor integration
- Compliance mapping
- Risk acceptance
- Documentation standards
Module 11. Metrics That Drive Security Improvement
Track progress and demonstrate impact using meaningful KPIs.
12 chapters in this module
- Vulnerability density
- Time to remediate
- Scan coverage
- False positive rate
- Security champion reach
- Policy compliance
- Incident frequency
- Mean time to detect
- Training completion
- Architecture review pass rate
- Developer satisfaction
- Executive reporting
Module 12. Scaling Security Across Engineering Orgs
Extend influence across teams, regions, and leadership layers.
12 chapters in this module
- Center of excellence model
- Governance structure
- Policy enforcement
- Tool standardization
- Cross-team collaboration
- Executive communication
- Funding models
- Change management
- Succession planning
- External recognition
- Vendor coordination
- Future trends
How this maps to your situation
- Designing secure cloud applications
- Leading technical standards
- Influencing cross-functional teams
- Shaping security strategy
Before vs. after
Before
Security decisions are fragmented, reactive, and dependent on individual champions.
After
You lead a unified, proactive security posture across teams with documented practices and measurable impact.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters total)
- 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 completion over 6, 8 weeks with full flexibility.
If nothing changes
Without structured security leadership, organizations face increasing breach risk, higher incident response costs, and erosion of client trust.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic cybersecurity courses, this program is tailored for senior technical leaders who must scale secure practices across complex, real-world environments.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical or strategic?
It’s both, deep technical content grounded in real application security work, structured for senior engineers influencing strategy.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this across different technologies?
Yes, OWASP principles are technology-agnostic and apply across platforms, languages, and architectures.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion over 6, 8 weeks with full flexibility..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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