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GEN1885 Mastering OWASP; A Step-by-Step Guide to Secure Test Automation

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Mastering OWASP; A Step-by-Step Guide to Secure Test Automation

Build verified security into every test cycle with structured, repeatable implementation.

$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.
Security testing stuck in silos, late in the cycle, or treated as optional overhead

The situation this course is for

Development pipelines are moving faster, but security validation still lags, handled manually, late, or inconsistently across teams. This creates rework, audit exposure, and last-minute fire drills when findings emerge post-deployment.

Who this is for

Senior test engineers and SDETs leading automation strategy in regulated or scale-intensive environments where security compliance cannot be an afterthought.

Who this is not for

Junior testers learning basic Selenium, developers focused only on unit testing, or auditors seeking checklist templates without technical depth.

What you walk away with

  • Confidence in writing test cases that satisfy both functional and OWASP-aligned security requirements
  • Standardized templates for OWASP-based input validation across common API and web workflows
  • Audit-ready output that demonstrates compliance coverage without requiring post-hoc documentation
  • Faster resolution cycles by catching security-relevant defects in CI rather than in penetration testing
  • Clearer influence in architecture reviews when testability and security controls intersect

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Introducing OWASP in Test Engineering Contexts
Grounds the OWASP Top 10 in real test engineering decisions, showing where security logic intersects with existing automation workflows and pipeline design.
12 chapters in this module
  1. How OWASP mappings improve test case specificity beyond pass/fail outcomes
  2. Differences between functional validation and security-relevant test logic
  3. When OWASP control alignment matters most in the development lifecycle
  4. Common gaps in CI/CD pipelines that miss security logic validation
  5. Real-world examples of security defects missed by non-OWASP-aware automation
  6. How test leads use OWASP to strengthen pre-audit readiness
  7. Mapping OWASP categories to common UI and API test patterns
  8. Why penetration testing alone is insufficient for compliance evidence
  9. Integrating security checks without slowing down developer feedback loops
  10. Balancing test coverage depth with pipeline execution speed
  11. Documenting test logic so it satisfies compliance reviewers
  12. How OWASP knowledge increases influence in cross-functional planning
Module 2. Mapping OWASP Top 10 to Testable Controls
Translates each OWASP category into specific, automatable test conditions with clear inputs, expected behaviors, and failure indicators.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Translating A01 Broken Access Control into testable scenarios
  2. Validating role-based permissions through automated navigation paths
  3. Testing for insecure direct object references in REST APIs
  4. Automating checks for forced browsing vulnerabilities
  5. Detecting privilege escalation paths in multi-tier applications
  6. Using test data to simulate unauthorized access attempts
  7. Generating logs that confirm access control enforcement
  8. Differentiating UI-level access from backend enforcement
  9. Validating session invalidation after logout events
  10. Testing for missing authorization checks in background jobs
  11. Creating reusable test templates for common access patterns
  12. Documenting test coverage for compliance evidence packages
Module 3. Secure Input Validation in Form and API Testing
Shows how to automate checks for injection risks using realistic payloads and response analysis without disrupting test stability.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Understanding OWASP A03 Injection in automated testing context
  2. Building test cases that submit malicious SQL patterns safely
  3. Validating backend sanitization without causing system errors
  4. Using parameterized inputs to test for command injection
  5. Automating checks for LDAP and XPath injection vectors
  6. Testing file upload endpoints for script execution risks
  7. Validating error handling during malformed input attempts
  8. Creating negative test cases that don't break the pipeline
  9. Detecting backend stack traces in API responses
  10. Checking for proper input length and type enforcement
  11. Using regex patterns to validate sanitization effectiveness
  12. Generating evidence that shows validation logic is enforced
Module 4. Automated Cross-Site Scripting Detection
Demonstrates how to detect and validate XSS risks within UI automation frameworks using controlled payloads and DOM inspection.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Understanding reflected, stored, and DOM-based XSS variants
  2. Creating test scripts that inject script snippets safely
  3. Validating proper HTML encoding of user inputs
  4. Automating checks for script execution in output fields
  5. Using headless browsers to detect unauthorized DOM changes
  6. Testing for XSS in dynamic content loaded via JavaScript
  7. Validating Content Security Policy headers through automation
  8. Checking for cookie exposure via client-side scripts
  9. Ensuring error messages don't echo unsanitized inputs
  10. Testing multi-step workflows for deferred XSS execution
  11. Avoiding false positives when simulating malicious inputs
  12. Producing validated evidence for security review meetings
Module 5. Testing for Insecure Deserialization Risks
Covers how to detect deserialization flaws in API responses and message queues using patterned payloads and response logic.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Understanding insecure deserialization in distributed systems
  2. Identifying endpoints that accept serialized objects
  3. Sending malformed object payloads in API test runs
  4. Validating error handling for corrupted serialization data
  5. Testing for remote code execution risks in object parsing
  6. Using test containers to isolate risky payload processing
  7. Checking for proper input validation in message brokers
  8. Detecting exceptions that leak system information
  9. Validating that invalid payloads are rejected securely
  10. Logging deserialization attempts for audit trail completeness
  11. Creating negative test cases that confirm safe handling
  12. Documenting test coverage for penetration testing alignment
Module 6. Security Test Design for CI/CD Integration
Shows how to embed OWASP-aligned checks directly into pipeline stages without slowing down developer feedback.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Embedding security checks in pre-commit hook tests
  2. Running lightweight OWASP validations in PR pipelines
  3. Configuring fast-fail rules for high-risk vulnerabilities
  4. Using parallel jobs to isolate security test impact
  5. Integrating ZAP scans into nightly regression runs
  6. Automatically tagging builds with security test coverage
  7. Setting baseline thresholds for acceptable risk levels
  8. Generating security dashboards from test output
  9. Alerting on new vulnerability patterns in recent commits
  10. Using test results to gate deployment promotions
  11. Maintaining pipeline speed while expanding coverage
  12. Documenting evidence for compliance reviewers
Module 7. Test Data Management for Security Validation
Teaches how to generate and manage test datasets that validate security logic without exposing sensitive material.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Creating synthetic datasets that mimic production patterns
  2. Using masked identifiers to represent real user data
  3. Generating edge cases for access control testing
  4. Managing test data lifecycle across environments
  5. Validating data persistence and deletion workflows
  6. Testing for unintended data exposure in logs
  7. Ensuring PII is not stored in test artifacts
  8. Rotating test credentials used in automation scripts
  9. Auditing test data access permissions regularly
  10. Complying with data minimization principles in test design
  11. Using anonymized datasets for external sharing
  12. Documenting data sources for compliance purposes
Module 8. Validating Authentication and Session Management
Provides methods to automate testing of login flows, session tokens, and logout cleanup across multiple devices.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Testing for brute force protection in authentication paths
  2. Validating account lockout mechanisms after failed attempts
  3. Checking for secure session token generation
  4. Testing for session fixation vulnerabilities
  5. Automating logout and session termination checks
  6. Validating that sessions expire after inactivity
  7. Testing for concurrent session limits per user
  8. Checking for secure cookie attributes (HttpOnly, Secure)
  9. Detecting session tokens in URLs or logs
  10. Validating multi-factor authentication enforcement
  11. Simulating session hijacking attempts safely
  12. Generating evidence of proper session lifecycle control
Module 9. Automated Checks for Security Misconfigurations
Demonstrates how to detect default settings, verbose errors, and exposed admin interfaces through test scripts.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Scanning for default credentials in deployment templates
  2. Testing for exposed admin panels in staging environments
  3. Validating TLS settings using automated checks
  4. Checking for unnecessary services enabled by default
  5. Testing for directory listing on web servers
  6. Validating error messages don’t expose stack traces
  7. Automating checks for outdated software versions
  8. Detecting open ports that should be restricted
  9. Validating firewall rules through connectivity tests
  10. Checking for secure headers in HTTP responses
  11. Using version fingerprints to identify exposed components
  12. Generating reports that highlight misconfiguration risks
Module 10. Secure API Testing with OWASP Principles
Teaches how to apply OWASP concepts to REST, GraphQL, and gRPC endpoints using structured test automation.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Validating proper authentication in API request headers
  2. Testing for excessive data exposure in responses
  3. Checking for missing rate limiting on key endpoints
  4. Validating input schema enforcement in API contracts
  5. Testing for insecure deserialization in payload parsing
  6. Automating checks for improper asset management
  7. Detecting deprecated or unpatched API versions
  8. Validating CORS policies in cross-origin requests
  9. Testing for IDOR in resource collection endpoints
  10. Ensuring sensitive data is not logged in API gateways
  11. Generating audit trails for API access patterns
  12. Producing compliance-ready documentation from test runs
Module 11. Generating Audit-Ready Test Artifacts
Shows how to structure test outputs so they serve as accepted evidence during internal or external reviews.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Structuring test logs to include security validation steps
  2. Including OWASP control references in test case titles
  3. Capturing request and response payloads securely
  4. Redacting sensitive data while preserving context
  5. Using standardized templates for compliance reporting
  6. Linking test results to specific OWASP requirements
  7. Creating summary dashboards for non-technical reviewers
  8. Validating that evidence meets auditor expectations
  9. Maintaining version control over test scripts
  10. Updating documentation in sync with test changes
  11. Preparing test suites for external review cycles
  12. Archiving completed test runs for future reference
Module 12. Scaling Secure Test Practices Across Teams
Explains how to standardize and share security-aware test design across multiple product groups.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Creating reusable test components for common vulnerabilities
  2. Establishing shared libraries for OWASP-aligned checks
  3. Training team members on security test best practices
  4. Integrating security templates into onboarding workflows
  5. Holding cross-team reviews of test design patterns
  6. Tracking adoption of secure test practices
  7. Measuring reduction in post-deployment security findings
  8. Sharing success metrics with engineering leadership
  9. Aligning test coverage with organizational risk posture
  10. Updating standards as OWASP guidelines evolve
  11. Mentoring peers in security-aware automation design
  12. Positioning your team as leaders in secure engineering

How this maps to your situation

  • Pre-deployment validation
  • CI/CD pipeline integration
  • Compliance evidence generation
  • Cross-team standardization

Before vs. after

Before
Security testing handled separately from automation, leading to late findings and rework.
After
Security logic validated early and consistently in every test run, reducing risk and increasing stakeholder trust.

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 90 minutes per week over six weeks, or self-paced completion within 90 days.

If nothing changes
Without structured integration of OWASP principles, test automation remains functionally focused, missing critical security flaws until later stages , increasing rework, audit exposure, and deployment delays.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic security awareness courses, this program gives test engineers concrete, OWASP-aligned methods that integrate directly into existing automation frameworks , not theory, but working patterns used by high-performing teams.

Frequently asked

Is this course focused on manual or automated testing?
It’s designed specifically for test automation engineers who want to embed OWASP-aligned security checks directly into their CI/CD pipelines and test suites.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Do I need a security background to benefit?
No , the course starts from foundational OWASP concepts and builds into practical test implementation, making it accessible to SDETs and test leads without prior security specialization.
$199 one-time. Approximately 90 minutes per week over six weeks, or self-paced completion within 90 days..

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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