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SEC7119 Mastering OWASP for Security Excellence Leads

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Mastering OWASP for Security Excellence Leads

Build authoritative, enterprise-grade web application security programs grounded in the latest OWASP standards and real-world implementation patterns.

$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.
Struggling to translate security frameworks into team-level execution?

The situation this course is for

Many security leaders know the OWASP guidelines but lack a repeatable method to embed them across engineering teams. This leads to inconsistent implementation, audit findings, and diminished influence on architecture decisions, especially in multi-platform environments.

Who this is for

Senior security and compliance practitioners leading centres of excellence or governance functions in large enterprises, responsible for consistent application security outcomes across distributed teams.

Who this is not for

Entry-level developers, auditors focused only on checklists, or teams using OWASP only for penetration testing validation.

What you walk away with

  • Consistently apply OWASP controls across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments
  • Design governance workflows that accelerate secure development without sacrificing agility
  • Anticipate upcoming OWASP updates and align roadmap decisions proactively
  • Produce audit-ready documentation aligned with current NIST and ISO 27001 expectations
  • Lead cross-functional security initiatives with greater autonomy and organisational reach

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Understanding OWASP's Evolving Role in Enterprise Security
Explore how OWASP has transitioned from a checklist resource to a foundational framework for enterprise application security strategy. Learn to position it within broader compliance and risk architectures.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Tracing the evolution of the OWASP Top Ten
  2. OWASP's relationship to NIST CSF and ISO 27001
  3. How modern CISOs use OWASP in governance
  4. Integrating OWASP into SDLC policy
  5. Common misapplications of OWASP guidance
  6. Organisational readiness for OWASP adoption
  7. Role of CoEs in OWASP execution
  8. Benchmarking team maturity against OWASP
  9. Linking OWASP to cloud security posture
  10. Avoiding over-reliance on scanning tools
  11. Establishing baseline knowledge across teams
  12. Setting expectations for OWASP-based audits
Module 2. Mapping OWASP Controls to Real-World Threat Models
Learn to connect abstract OWASP principles to concrete threat scenarios faced by development teams working in cloud-native, microservices, and API-driven environments.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Threat modelling with the OWASP Threat Dragon
  2. Mapping injection flaws to CI/CD pipelines
  3. Authentication risks in SSO-integrated apps
  4. Broken access control in role-based systems
  5. Server-side request forgery in hybrid cloud
  6. Misconfigurations in container orchestration
  7. Cryptographic failures in legacy integrations
  8. Sensitive data exposure in logging layers
  9. XML external entity risks in legacy APIs
  10. Security misconfigurations in IaC templates
  11. Cross-site scripting in modern SPAs
  12. Deserialisation flaws in message queues
Module 3. Integrating OWASP into Development Workflows
Embed OWASP compliance directly into development processes using automation, templates, and team-level accountability structures that reduce rework and improve velocity.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Shifting OWASP checks left in the SDLC
  2. Integrating OWASP ZAP into CI pipelines
  3. Customising SonarQube rules for OWASP
  4. Creating developer-friendly security gates
  5. Security champions program design
  6. Balancing velocity and compliance needs
  7. Documenting security decisions in PRs
  8. Using pull request templates for controls
  9. Automated policy as code enforcement
  10. Feedback loops between devs and security
  11. Training materials for onboarding teams
  12. Metrics for tracking OWASP adoption
Module 4. Operationalising the OWASP ASVS
Apply the Application Security Verification Standard across projects to ensure consistent, measurable, and audit-ready security validation.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Understanding ASVS levels and use cases
  2. Mapping ASVS to product risk tiers
  3. Integrating ASVS into vendor assessments
  4. Tailoring ASVS for internal products
  5. Documenting compliance for auditors
  6. Using ASVS in pre-production reviews
  7. Verifying authentication mechanisms
  8. Validating session management controls
  9. Checking cryptographic implementation
  10. Assessing business logic protections
  11. Testing for error handling safety
  12. Finalising ASVS sign-off processes
Module 5. Leading Secure Code Reviews Using OWASP Principles
Equip yourself to lead code reviews that enforce OWASP standards while building team capability and reducing friction between development and security.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Designing security-focused code review templates
  2. Identifying high-risk code patterns
  3. Using static analysis outputs effectively
  4. Prioritising findings by exploit likelihood
  5. Creating standard responses to common flaws
  6. Documenting remediation guidance
  7. Training reviewers on OWASP context
  8. Integrating findings into Jira workflows
  9. Developing playbooks for recurring issues
  10. Conducting peer validation sessions
  11. Measuring improvement over time
  12. Recognising secure coding achievements
Module 6. Building Application Security Metrics That Matter
Develop dashboards and reporting methods that demonstrate OWASP compliance in ways that resonate with engineering leads and senior leadership.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining KPIs for OWASP implementation
  2. Tracking time to fix critical vulnerabilities
  3. Measuring percentage of scanned apps
  4. Reporting on false positive reduction
  5. Benchmarking against peer organisations
  6. Plotting security debt trends
  7. Analysing repeat vulnerability patterns
  8. Linking metrics to business impact
  9. Visualising risk concentration areas
  10. Presenting data to technical audiences
  11. Creating executive summaries
  12. Updating dashboards automatically
Module 7. Managing Third-Party and Open Source Risk with OWASP
Extend OWASP principles to vendor software and open-source libraries through structured evaluation, monitoring, and integration controls.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Assessing third-party apps against OWASP
  2. Using SBOMs in security review
  3. Analysing open-source component risks
  4. Integrating SCA tools into pipelines
  5. Setting policies for dependency updates
  6. Evaluating software vendor transparency
  7. Conducting remote security assessments
  8. Managing zero-day response workflows
  9. Creating patch compliance SLAs
  10. Documenting risk acceptance decisions
  11. Vendor exit security checklists
  12. Building open-source governance policy
Module 8. Conducting Effective Penetration Testing Aligned with OWASP
Lead penetration testing efforts that go beyond surface findings to deliver actionable, prioritised remediation roadmaps grounded in OWASP methodology.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Scoping tests using OWASP testing guide
  2. Selecting internal vs external testers
  3. Defining rules of engagement
  4. Prioritising test environments
  5. Communicating findings to developers
  6. Avoiding low-value vulnerability hunting
  7. Verifying fix completeness
  8. Integrating pentest data into dashboards
  9. Running red team exercises
  10. Simulating real attacker behaviours
  11. Reporting results to leadership
  12. Building continuous testing cycles
Module 9. Developing Secure API Architectures per OWASP
Design and govern modern API-first systems using OWASP’s API Security Top Ten as a foundation for robust, scalable, and defensible implementations.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Understanding OWASP API Top Ten
  2. Validating authentication in API gateways
  3. Enforcing rate limiting and quotas
  4. Protecting against mass assignment attacks
  5. Securing server-to-server communication
  6. Auditing API access patterns
  7. Hardening GraphQL endpoints
  8. Mitigating excessive data exposure
  9. Managing API versioning securely
  10. Logging and monitoring API transactions
  11. Creating API security champions
  12. Automating API security regression
Module 10. Scaling Security Education Across Teams
Develop training programs that internalise OWASP principles across engineering teams, reducing reliance on centralised security reviews.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Assessing team security knowledge gaps
  2. Designing role-specific training paths
  3. Creating hands-on security labs
  4. Using gamification for engagement
  5. Delivering just-in-time learning
  6. Measuring training effectiveness
  7. Onboarding new developers securely
  8. Updating content for new threats
  9. Integrating training into promotions
  10. Recognising security advocates
  11. Building internal communities
  12. Scaling education in large orgs
Module 11. Preparing for Regulatory and External Reviews
Use OWASP as a foundation for audit readiness, ensuring your security program meets external expectations and survives scrutiny.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Mapping OWASP to SOC 2 requirements
  2. Aligning with ISO 27001 controls
  3. Demonstrating due care in investigations
  4. Preparing for third-party audits
  5. Documenting control effectiveness
  6. Responding to assessor questions
  7. Maintaining evidence repositories
  8. Updating policies for new threats
  9. Training teams on audit conduct
  10. Learning from peer review findings
  11. Avoiding common audit pitfalls
  12. Creating repeatable review packages
Module 12. Leading Future-Ready Application Security Programs
Synthesise OWASP mastery into a strategic vision for long-term security resilience, influence, and innovation within your organisation.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Anticipating future OWASP updates
  2. Integrating AI into security workflows
  3. Extending OWASP to serverless apps
  4. Securing AI-powered applications
  5. Adopting zero trust incrementally
  6. Building observability into security
  7. Creating security innovation pipelines
  8. Measuring organisational maturity
  9. Influencing executive roadmap
  10. Growing team leadership capacity
  11. Sustaining program evolution
  12. Sharing best practices externally

How this maps to your situation

  • Current role: Manager- Oracle Centre of Excellence
  • Focus: Web application security governance
  • Need: Scalable, consistent security adoption
  • Outcome: Expanded influence in architecture decisions

Before vs. after

Before
Security initiatives depend on reactive reviews and individual champions.
After
You lead proactive, systemic security adoption with influence across platforms and teams.

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 12 weeks, designed for practitioners balancing operational responsibilities.

If nothing changes
Without structured adoption of OWASP, security remains inconsistent, audit findings persist, and influence in architectural decisions erodes , especially as cloud-native systems grow in complexity.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic security courses or tool-specific certifications, this program focuses on translating OWASP into repeatable governance workflows , the exact capability needed to expand your strategic remit without changing roles.

Frequently asked

Who is this course designed for?
Senior security and governance leads in enterprise organisations, particularly those managing centres of excellence or cross-platform security standards.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is technical coding experience required?
No , the course is designed for leaders overseeing security programs, not hands-on developers. Familiarity with application architecture is helpful.
$199 one-time. Approximately 90 minutes per week over 12 weeks, designed for practitioners balancing operational responsibilities..

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

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