A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for Risk and Compliance Directors
Advance your governance authority with structured application security leadership
$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.
Application security is no longer just a Dev team issue, it’s a compliance leadership opportunity.
The situation this course is for
Most compliance leaders rely on secondhand risk summaries and periodic audit findings. But when application flaws lead to incidents, the accountability still lands at the top of the governance chain. Waiting for engineering to escalate means losing control over timing, scope, and remediation strategy.
Who this is for
Senior risk and compliance leaders in enterprise services or financial services partnerships who are expected to understand technical risk but not write code, positioned to expand their mandate without changing titles.
Who this is not for
Entry-level compliance staff, application security engineers looking for hands-on tooling, or CISOs focused on security architecture rather than governance integration.
What you walk away with
- Own the application risk review track end to end
- Set and enforce secure development standards using OWASP benchmarks
- Lead vendor application assessments with documented control criteria
- Anticipate and shape SDLC policy changes before rollout
- Build repeatable, auditable decision records for incident review boards
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Mapping OWASP Top 10 to Compliance Control Objectives
Align the most common web application risks to existing internal controls and regulatory expectations, creating a governance-first lens on technical debt.
12 chapters in this module
- Interpreting A1 Broken Access Control as policy failure
- Linking A2 Cryptographic Failures to data handling rules
- Mapping injection risks to input validation standards
- Session management flaws and authentication policy gaps
- Broken access control vs. role-based access reviews
- Security misconfigurations in cloud deployment templates
- Vulnerable dependencies and vendor management overlap
- Identifying SSRF in third-party integrations
- Data exposure risks in API responses
- Rate limiting failures in customer-facing applications
- API security beyond OAuth scopes
- Mapping OWASP to NIST CSF control families
Module 2. Integrating OWASP into Vendor Risk Assessments
Transform vendor questionnaires from checkbox exercises into structured technical evaluations using OWASP benchmarks.
12 chapters in this module
- Building standard OWASP-based vendor review criteria
- Weighting application risk in procurement scoring
- Defining minimum acceptable control evidence
- Third-party pentest scope requirements
- Handling legacy systems without full OWASP coverage
- Creating risk-tiered vendor review tracks
- Mapping findings to financial exposure
- Scoping follow-up for critical vulnerabilities
- Documenting residual risk acceptance
- Integrating findings into contract renewal terms
- Leveraging findings for service credit negotiations
- Tracking remediation commitments over time
Module 3. Secure Development Lifecycle Governance
Establish compliance oversight at key SDLC milestones without slowing delivery.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining policy gates for code commit
- Integrating SAST findings into sprint reviews
- Setting thresholds for critical flaw blockers
- Peer review requirements for high-risk changes
- Environment segregation compliance checks
- Production deployment sign-off criteria
- Emergency patch workflows and audit trails
- Change advisory board integration
- Developer attestations for control adherence
- Audit package generation per release
- Incident linkage to recent deployments
- Post-mortem evidence retention standards
Module 4. Application Risk Reporting for Executive Review
Turn technical findings into clear, actionable narratives for leadership and audit committees.
12 chapters in this module
- Aggregating OWASP findings by business unit
- Trend analysis of recurring vulnerability types
- Mapping exposure to customer data categories
- Benchmarking against peer risk profiles
- Translating CVSS scores to business impact
- Visualizing risk concentration by application
- Executive summary templates for board prep
- Linking findings to insurance policy terms
- Measuring improvement over release cycles
- Highlighting team-level compliance gaps
- Reporting false positive rates
- Communicating residual risk posture
Module 5. Incident Triage and Escalation Protocols
Define clear, consistent response paths for OWASP-related incidents.
12 chapters in this module
- Classifying application incidents by OWASP category
- Initial response checklists for critical flaws
- Legal exposure assessment for data leaks
- Customer notification triggers
- Regulatory reporting thresholds
- Forensic data preservation requirements
- Third-party access revocation
- Internal communications plan
- Media response coordination
- Post-incident control review mandates
- Documentation standards for regulators
- Lessons learned integration into training
Module 6. OWASP and Regulatory Overlap Mapping
Show how OWASP compliance strengthens adherence to financial and data privacy regulations.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping A3 to GDPR data protection principles
- Linking A4 to SOX access controls
- Connecting A5 to PCI DSS authentication rules
- Aligning A6 with HIPAA transmission safeguards
- Mapping A7 to CCPA data integrity rights
- NIS2 requirements for public service providers
- DORA resilience expectations for app recovery
- ISO 27001 control crosswalks
- SOC 2 criteria for continuous monitoring
- FISMA alignment for government-facing apps
- CMMC practices for software integrity
- MiFID II implications for trade systems
Module 7. Developer Training and Awareness Programs
Design effective, scalable training that reduces repeat OWASP findings.
12 chapters in this module
- Building role-based security modules
- Interactive labs for common flaw types
- Gamifying secure coding challenges
- Onboarding integration for new hires
- Refresher cycles and retesting
- Metrics for behavior change
- Feedback loops from QA teams
- Incentivizing secure coding champions
- Integrating training with CI/CD tools
- Tracking completion across teams
- Evaluating reduction in critical flaws
- Budgeting for program sustainability
Module 8. Automated Compliance Monitoring Setup
Embed continuous compliance checks into existing DevOps pipelines.
12 chapters in this module
- Integrating SCA tools into build scripts
- Configuring SAST for policy enforcement
- DAST scheduling for pre-production
- IaC scanning for cloud misconfigurations
- Automated reporting to compliance dashboards
- Alert thresholds for audit triggers
- False positive triage workflows
- Version control for policy files
- Audit trail generation for reviewers
- Role-based access to scan results
- Integrating findings into Jira workflows
- Retention policies for scan history
Module 9. Third-Party Penetration Testing Oversight
Manage external pentests with clear scope, expectations, and follow-up.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining test boundaries and rules of engagement
- Selecting firms with OWASP expertise
- Scope documentation for repeatable cycles
- In-scope asset inventory management
- Exclusion criteria and safe harbors
- Reviewing methodology disclosures
- Interpreting findings reports
- Prioritizing remediation by business risk
- Validating fix effectiveness
- Integrating results into vendor management
- Budgeting for annual cycles
- Reporting coverage to audit committees
Module 10. Application Security Policy Frameworks
Create enforceable, living policies that evolve with threat landscapes.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining minimum control baselines
- Versioning and change management
- Exception handling workflows
- Stakeholder review cycles
- Integration with enterprise policy repositories
- Training requirement definitions
- Audit readiness checklists
- Metrics for policy adherence
- Policy exception reporting
- Cross-reference to technical standards
- Review triggers after incidents
- Sunsetting outdated requirements
Module 11. Risk-Based Application Tiering
Classify applications by exposure to prioritize oversight and resources.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining data sensitivity categories
- Assessing customer impact levels
- Determining external accessibility
- Evaluating integration criticality
- Financial exposure estimation
- Regulatory scrutiny likelihood
- Vendor dependency chains
- Incident history weighting
- Automating tier assignment
- Reassessment triggers
- Reporting tier distribution
- Aligning review frequency to tier
Module 12. Sustaining Compliance Across Technology Shifts
Maintain governance strength through cloud migration, framework updates, and team changes.
12 chapters in this module
- Adapting controls for serverless environments
- Container security governance
- API gateway policy enforcement
- Microservices boundary controls
- Legacy system decommissioning risks
- M&A integration playbooks
- Documenting tribal knowledge
- Succession planning for key roles
- Maintaining oversight during reorgs
- Updating policies after audits
- Benchmarking against new threats
- Long-term program funding models
How this maps to your situation
- When onboarding new vendors with custom applications
- Before annual pentest cycles with third parties
- During SDLC policy updates or tooling changes
- After a security incident with customer data exposure
Before vs. after
Before
Relying on engineering teams to escalate application risks, reacting to findings, and defending control gaps during audits.
After
Proactively setting standards, owning review tracks, and leading secure development initiatives from the compliance chair.
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 for completion over 4-6 weeks with flexible pacing.
If nothing changes
Continuing to rely on ad hoc reviews means repeated findings, eroded trust with engineering partners, and missed opportunities to expand influence within your current role.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic cybersecurity awareness courses, this program is tailored for compliance leaders who need to govern technical risk without becoming developers. It combines OWASP frameworks with real-world governance decisions, giving you leverage others lack.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical enough for security engineers?
No, it's designed for compliance and risk leaders who need to govern application security, not implement controls. You won’t write code, but you will lead the decisions.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I share this with my team?
Each enrollment is individual. Team licensing is available for groups of 5+, reply for details.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion over 4-6 weeks with flexible pacing..
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