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GEN0775 Mastering OWASP for Platform Engineers Driving Secure Service Delivery

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Mastering OWASP for Platform Engineers Driving Secure Service Delivery

Hands‑on guide to embed OWASP into platform engineering

$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.
Platform teams need a clear, actionable path to embed OWASP security without slowing delivery.

The situation this course is for

Many platform engineers struggle to translate OWASP recommendations into practical, repeatable processes that win stakeholder support.

Who this is for

Platform engineers who own service pipelines and want to shape security standards across their organization.

Who this is not for

Engineers who are indifferent to security best‑practices or who prefer abstract theory over concrete implementation.

What you walk away with

  • Design and implement OWASP‑aligned security controls for platform services.
  • Create reusable security artefacts that accelerate vendor reviews.
  • Lead cross‑team discussions with confidence and clear technical rationale.
  • Develop a documented playbook that survives staffing changes.
  • Influence strategic platform decisions with proven OWASP practices.

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Foundations of OWASP for Platform Teams
Establish the core concepts of the OWASP framework, map them to platform engineering responsibilities, and set the groundwork for secure service design. This module clarifies terminology, introduces the Top Ten, and aligns security goals with delivery speed.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Understanding the OWASP Top Ten Threats
  2. Mapping OWASP principles to platform services
  3. Identifying security gaps in CI/CD pipelines
  4. Aligning stakeholder expectations with OWASP goals
  5. Establishing baseline security metrics for platforms
  6. Defining roles and responsibilities for secure delivery
  7. Integrating OWASP checks into automated testing
  8. Creating a shared security vocabulary across teams
  9. Prioritizing remediation based on risk impact
  10. Documenting security decisions for audit readiness
  11. Building a continuous improvement feedback loop
  12. Preparing a platform‑wide OWASP adoption roadmap
Module 2. Threat Modeling with OWASP for Cloud Platforms
Learn to conduct threat modeling sessions that directly reference the OWASP Top Ten, producing artefacts that guide design decisions and vendor selections for cloud‑native services.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Gathering system architecture diagrams for modeling
  2. Identifying threat actors relevant to platform services
  3. Applying OWASP Top Ten to cloud component inventory
  4. Scoring threats using quantitative risk metrics
  5. Documenting mitigation strategies for each identified threat
  6. Creating reusable threat model templates for future projects
  7. Facilitating cross‑team workshops to validate findings
  8. Integrating threat model outcomes into design reviews
  9. Linking mitigation actions to sprint planning items
  10. Tracking threat model updates across release cycles
  11. Communicating threat model results to senior leadership
  12. Ensuring threat model compliance with regulatory expectations
Module 3. Secure CI/CD Pipeline Design Using OWASP
Translate OWASP controls into concrete steps within continuous integration and delivery pipelines, ensuring security checks are automatic, repeatable, and visible to all stakeholders.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Embedding OWASP static analysis into build stages
  2. Configuring dependency scanning for known vulnerable packages
  3. Automating OWASP dynamic testing in pre‑production environments
  4. Defining gate criteria for promotion to production
  5. Generating actionable security reports for developers
  6. Integrating security findings into issue tracking systems
  7. Establishing rollback procedures for failed security gates
  8. Auditing pipeline security compliance on a regular cadence
  9. Collaborating with DevOps to balance speed and safety
  10. Creating a dashboard to visualize pipeline security health
  11. Training teams on interpreting OWASP scan results
  12. Continuously refining pipeline rules based on incident lessons
Module 4. Vendor Selection and OWASP Alignment
Develop a systematic approach to evaluate third‑party tools and services against OWASP criteria, ensuring that vendor choices reinforce platform security objectives.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining security evaluation criteria based on OWASP standards
  2. Collecting vendor security documentation and evidence packages
  3. Scoring vendors against OWASP control coverage matrix
  4. Conducting risk assessments for high‑impact third‑party services
  5. Preparing a comparative vendor recommendation report
  6. Presenting findings to the platform steering committee
  7. Negotiating security clauses into vendor contracts
  8. Establishing ongoing vendor security monitoring processes
  9. Aligning vendor onboarding with platform security tooling
  10. Documenting vendor security decisions for audit trails
  11. Re‑evaluating vendor performance after integration milestones
  12. Creating a vendor exit strategy that preserves security posture
Module 5. Policy Development and OWASP Enforcement
Craft platform‑wide security policies that reference OWASP controls, and learn how to enforce them through automated tooling and governance processes.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Drafting policy statements that reference OWASP Top Ten
  2. Mapping policy requirements to specific pipeline enforcement points
  3. Establishing policy exception processes with documented justification
  4. Deploying policy enforcement via infrastructure as code tools
  5. Monitoring policy compliance through continuous compliance scans
  6. Reporting policy adherence metrics to senior engineering leadership
  7. Updating policies in response to emerging OWASP guidance
  8. Communicating policy changes to development and operations teams
  9. Training platform engineers on policy interpretation and application
  10. Integrating policy checks into pull‑request review workflows
  11. Maintaining a searchable policy repository for quick reference
  12. Conducting periodic policy effectiveness reviews with stakeholders
Module 6. Incident Response Integration with OWASP Controls
Build an incident response framework that leverages OWASP findings to accelerate detection, analysis, and remediation of security events within platform services.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining incident severity levels aligned with OWASP impact categories
  2. Establishing alerting rules for OWASP scan failures
  3. Creating runbooks that reference specific OWASP control gaps
  4. Coordinating response actions across engineering and security teams
  5. Documenting root cause analyses using OWASP terminology
  6. Implementing post‑incident remediation plans tied to OWASP controls
  7. Tracking incident metrics to improve future threat modeling
  8. Conducting tabletop exercises focused on OWASP scenario simulations
  9. Maintaining an incident knowledge base for platform engineers
  10. Automating evidence collection for audit and compliance purposes
  11. Reviewing incident handling effectiveness with platform leadership
  12. Continuously refining response playbooks based on lessons learned
Module 7. Metrics, Dashboards, and Reporting for OWASP
Design and implement metrics that reflect OWASP compliance across the platform, delivering transparent reporting that influences strategic decisions.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Identifying key performance indicators linked to OWASP controls
  2. Collecting security data from CI/CD pipelines and runtime monitors
  3. Building visual dashboards that highlight compliance trends
  4. Setting target thresholds for OWASP remediation timelines
  5. Automating weekly security status reports for engineering leadership
  6. Correlating security metrics with service reliability outcomes
  7. Presenting data-driven insights to influence roadmap prioritization
  8. Ensuring metric definitions are consistent across teams
  9. Validating data accuracy through periodic audits
  10. Using dashboards to drive continuous improvement initiatives
  11. Sharing success stories that demonstrate OWASP impact
  12. Aligning metrics with organizational risk appetite and goals
Module 8. Scaling OWASP Practices Across Multiple Platforms
Learn how to extend OWASP implementations from a single service to a portfolio of platforms, maintaining consistency while adapting to unique contexts.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Creating a reusable OWASP implementation framework for diverse services
  2. Customizing controls to address platform‑specific technology stacks
  3. Coordinating cross‑team governance meetings to share best practices
  4. Developing a central repository of OWASP artefacts for reuse
  5. Ensuring alignment with enterprise security standards and guidelines
  6. Managing resource allocation for large‑scale security initiatives
  7. Measuring adoption rates across platform teams with standardized metrics
  8. Facilitating peer reviews to validate OWASP compliance at scale
  9. Documenting lessons learned from early adopters for future rollouts
  10. Establishing a community of practice for continuous knowledge exchange
  11. Leveraging automation to enforce OWASP controls across environments
  12. Reporting consolidated OWASP compliance status to senior leadership
Module 9. Training and Enablement for Platform Teams
Develop a curriculum and enablement plan that equips platform engineers with the skills needed to apply OWASP controls confidently and autonomously.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Designing hands‑on workshops focused on OWASP threat mitigation
  2. Creating role‑based learning paths for different platform functions
  3. Developing cheat‑sheet resources that summarize key OWASP practices
  4. Organizing internal webinars to showcase successful OWASP implementations
  5. Establishing mentorship programs linking senior security experts with platform engineers
  6. Assessing competency through practical security scenario exercises
  7. Gathering feedback to continuously improve training materials
  8. Tracking skill acquisition metrics across the platform organization
  9. Integrating training completion into performance review processes
  10. Providing certification badges for OWASP mastery achievements
  11. Curating a knowledge base of frequently asked security questions
  12. Celebrating team successes that highlight OWASP-driven improvements
Module 10. Continuous Improvement and OWASP Evolution
Implement a feedback loop that captures emerging OWASP updates and integrates them into platform processes, ensuring long‑term security resilience.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Monitoring OWASP project releases for new vulnerability insights
  2. Evaluating the impact of new OWASP recommendations on existing controls
  3. Planning incremental updates to pipeline security tooling
  4. Communicating changes to stakeholders with clear implementation timelines
  5. Piloting new OWASP controls in isolated test environments
  6. Documenting migration steps for seamless adoption across services
  7. Measuring improvement in security posture after each update cycle
  8. Incorporating lessons learned into future threat modeling activities
  9. Aligning continuous improvement initiatives with business objectives
  10. Ensuring governance processes reflect the latest OWASP standards
  11. Maintaining an up‑to‑date security playbook for rapid reference
  12. Celebrating iterative security wins to reinforce cultural adoption
Module 11. Audit Preparation and OWASP Evidence Packaging
Prepare comprehensive audit artefacts that demonstrate OWASP compliance, streamlining regulator and internal review processes.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Compiling OWASP control evidence into structured audit packets
  2. Mapping audit requirements to specific OWASP implementation details
  3. Creating executive summaries that highlight key security achievements
  4. Developing walkthrough guides for auditors to navigate OWASP artefacts
  5. Ensuring traceability of security decisions from design to deployment
  6. Validating evidence completeness through internal pre‑audit checks
  7. Coordinating with audit teams to schedule focused review sessions
  8. Addressing audit feedback with targeted OWASP remediation plans
  9. Documenting audit outcomes and lessons learned for future cycles
  10. Maintaining an archive of audit evidence for longitudinal analysis
  11. Leveraging audit results to influence future platform strategy
  12. Showcasing audit success stories to build organizational confidence
Module 12. Strategic Roadmap and Influence Building with OWASP
Craft a forward‑looking roadmap that positions you as the authority on platform security, leveraging OWASP expertise to shape strategic decisions.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Aligning OWASP initiatives with long‑term platform vision
  2. Identifying high‑impact security projects that drive business value
  3. Presenting OWASP‑based proposals to senior engineering leadership
  4. Securing executive sponsorship for critical security investments
  5. Defining milestones that demonstrate measurable OWASP impact
  6. Communicating roadmap progress through concise status updates
  7. Building cross‑functional alliances that reinforce security priorities
  8. Influencing product roadmaps by highlighting OWASP risk mitigation benefits
  9. Establishing yourself as the go‑to advisor for platform security decisions
  10. Tracking influence metrics such as adoption rates and stakeholder endorsement
  11. Iterating the roadmap based on feedback and emerging security trends
  12. Celebrating strategic wins that showcase OWASP‑driven influence

How this maps to your situation

  • Foundation building
  • Threat modeling integration
  • Secure CI/CD design
  • Vendor evaluation
  • Policy enforcement
  • Incident response alignment
  • Metrics and reporting
  • Scaling practices
  • Team enablement
  • Continuous improvement
  • Audit readiness
  • Strategic influence

Before vs. after

Before
Platform security processes are fragmented, relying on ad‑hoc checks and limited stakeholder buy‑in.
After
You lead a cohesive, OWASP‑driven security program that influences platform decisions and accelerates compliance across the organization.

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 5, 7 hours per week for four weeks to complete all modules and apply the templates.

If nothing changes
Without a structured OWASP approach, platform security gaps may persist, limiting your ability to influence key technical decisions and increasing exposure to emerging threats.

How this compares to the alternatives

Generic security webinars lack the hands‑on templates and platform‑specific OWASP focus that this course provides, resulting in slower adoption and less influence over strategic decisions.

Frequently asked

What prior knowledge is required?
Basic familiarity with platform engineering concepts and CI/CD pipelines is sufficient.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I receive any practical resources?
Yes, each module includes downloadable templates and a hands‑built implementation playbook.
$199 one-time. Approximately 5, 7 hours per week for four weeks to complete all modules and apply the templates..

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

30-day money-back guarantee· 144 chapters· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours
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