A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for Sector Managers in Industrial Automation
Turn security frameworks into strategic influence.
$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 manager in industrial automation or critical infrastructure overseeing software systems with compliance and resilience requirements.
Who this is not for
Junior developers, entry-level auditors, or teams looking for tool-specific configuration guides.
What you walk away with
- Consistent, authoritative application of OWASP principles across automation software projects
- Internal reputation as the first call for application security decisions
- Documentation templates that accelerate future audits and vendor reviews
- Clarity in mapping OWASP controls to industrial system architectures
- Increased influence in cross-functional risk and architecture discussions
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introduction to OWASP in Industrial Systems
Establish the relevance of OWASP in non-web, automation-focused environments with real-world breaches and mitigation benchmarks.
12 chapters in this module
- OWASP scope beyond web apps
- Industrial control system risks
- Where automation software fails
- Security by design principles
- Case: PLC firmware breach
- Regulatory touchpoints
- Threat actor profiles
- Attack surface mapping
- Security champions model
- Internal policy alignment
- Risk tolerance calibration
- Baseline assessment
Module 2. Mapping OWASP Top 10 to Automation Software
Adapt the standard OWASP Top 10 to firmware, configuration scripts, and embedded logic common in automation systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Injection in ladder logic
- Broken auth in HMI tools
- Data exposure in logs
- Hardcoded credentials risk
- Improper session handling
- Cross-site scripting in dashboards
- Insecure APIs in SCADA
- Misconfigured edge devices
- Cryptographic failures
- Server-side request forgery
- Software dependency risks
- Zero-day awareness
Module 3. Threat Modeling for Automation Environments
Apply STRIDE and DREAD methods to PLCs, HMIs, and communication protocols in industrial settings.
12 chapters in this module
- Identify automation assets
- Define trust boundaries
- Data flow mapping
- STRIDE for OT systems
- DREAD scoring practice
- Threat libraries for ICS
- Architecture review process
- Stakeholder alignment
- Threat register maintenance
- Automated scanning limits
- Manual validation steps
- Reporting to leadership
Module 4. Secure Development Lifecycle Integration
Embed security gates into firmware and software delivery cycles without slowing deployment.
12 chapters in this module
- SDLC for embedded code
- Code review checklists
- Static analysis tools
- Sandboxed testing
- Firmware signing process
- Over-the-air update risks
- Change management workflows
- Peer review standards
- Version control hygiene
- Build pipeline security
- Patch management rhythm
- Rollback plan design
Module 5. Vendor Risk and Third-Party Code
Evaluate third-party components and vendor-supplied software against OWASP guidance.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor assessment criteria
- Third-party code audits
- Software bill of materials
- Open source in firmware
- Licensing compliance
- Patch responsiveness
- Contractual security clauses
- Penetration test rights
- Source code escrow
- Vendor security posture
- Supply chain attack paths
- Due diligence workflow
Module 6. Application Security Testing
Run practical, context-aware penetration and vulnerability tests across automation software layers.
12 chapters in this module
- Vulnerability scanning tools
- Dynamic testing methods
- Fuzzing logic controllers
- HMI interface testing
- Network traffic inspection
- Privilege escalation checks
- Memory leak detection
- Input validation review
- Authentication bypass tests
- Session token analysis
- Secure configuration baselines
- Remediation prioritization
Module 7. Secure Configuration and Hardening
Apply OWASP principles to device provisioning, network settings, and remote access.
12 chapters in this module
- Default credential removal
- Firewall rule discipline
- Port closure standards
- SSH key management
- Remote desktop risks
- Firmware update policies
- Log retention settings
- Time sync security
- DNS configuration
- NTP hardening
- Certificate lifecycle
- Configuration drift monitoring
Module 8. Incident Response Planning
Prepare response playbooks for application-level breaches in operational environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Detection triggers
- Containment procedures
- Forensic data collection
- Communication protocols
- Legal and regulator reporting
- Business continuity plans
- Post-mortem process
- Legal counsel coordination
- System isolation steps
- Data preservation
- Root cause analysis
- Recovery roadmap
Module 9. Security Awareness for Engineering Teams
Train developers and technicians to recognize and prevent common application security mistakes.
12 chapters in this module
- Phishing awareness
- Secure coding standards
- Password hygiene
- USB device risks
- Code review feedback
- Security champions program
- Internal red teaming
- Monthly security topics
- Gamified learning
- Knowledge retention checks
- Behavioral change metrics
- Leadership endorsement
Module 10. Audit and Compliance Reporting
Produce clear, defensible documentation for regulators and internal auditors using OWASP frameworks.
12 chapters in this module
- Control mapping
- Evidence collection
- Internal audit prep
- External auditor coordination
- Regulatory expectation tracking
- Gap analysis methods
- Remediation tracking
- Compliance dashboards
- Executive summaries
- Audit trail maintenance
- Versioned documentation
- Reporting frequency
Module 11. Leadership Communication and Influence
Translate technical risks into strategic terms that resonate with executives and cross-functional leads.
12 chapters in this module
- Risk framing for non-tech
- Business impact language
- Cost of inaction examples
- Success metrics definition
- Executive briefing templates
- Board-level summary design
- Stakeholder mapping
- Influence without authority
- Storytelling with data
- Negotiating security budget
- Change management strategy
- Credibility building
Module 12. Sustaining Security Excellence
Maintain momentum and adaptability in application security as systems and threats evolve.
12 chapters in this module
- Security KPIs
- Benchmarking progress
- Peer review forums
- Continuous improvement
- Technology watch process
- Lessons learned capture
- Process automation
- Tooling upgrades
- Knowledge transfer plans
- Leadership transitions
- Program evolution roadmap
- External validation
How this maps to your situation
- Firmware security review
- Vendor audit preparation
- Internal policy uplift
- Executive risk briefing
Before vs. after
Before
Security decisions are reactive, fragmented, and require excessive collaboration to validate.
After
You’re consistently first consulted, set precedent, and shape security culture across the engineering 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 2.5 hours per module, designed for completion in 12 weeks with paced engagement or 3 weeks with intensive focus.
How this compares to the alternatives
Generic cybersecurity courses focus on IT networks or web apps. This course is tailored to industrial automation software, where the attack surface, compliance context, and deployment constraints are fundamentally different.
Frequently asked
Is this course only for web application security?
No. It adapts OWASP principles specifically to firmware, HMI tools, and embedded logic in industrial automation systems.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I receive a certification?
This course does not grant a formal certification but provides a completion record and practical artefacts that demonstrate mastery.
$199 one-time. Approximately 2.5 hours per module, designed for completion in 12 weeks with paced engagement or 3 weeks with intensive focus..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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