Skip to main content
Image coming soon

GEN3157 Mastering OWASP for Senior Development Leaders

$199.00
Adding to cart… The item has been added

A tailored course, built for your situation

Mastering OWASP for Senior Development Leaders

Build defensible security reasoning into every architecture decision

$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.
Technical peers challenge your security decisions, you need more than best practices to defend your position

The situation this course is for

Security decisions in modern development are increasingly contested. Without concrete reasoning rooted in real-world exploits and authoritative sources, even sound choices can appear arbitrary. The gap isn't knowledge, it's the ability to articulate defensible, specific justifications under scrutiny.

Who this is for

Senior development leader responsible for security posture and architecture governance

Who this is not for

Junior developers, auditors, or compliance officers without direct ownership of technical design decisions

What you walk away with

  • Reference documented attack patterns and mitigation strategies from OWASP documentation and real incident reports
  • Articulate the rationale behind control selection using precedent from high-profile breaches
  • Respond to peer challenges with specific examples from OWASP Testing Guide and ASVS
  • Build implementation playbooks that survive leadership transitions and technical turnover
  • Lead architecture discussions with sourced, defensible positions on risk trade-offs

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Understanding the OWASP Top Ten in Context
Examine the latest OWASP Top Ten not as a checklist but as a decision framework. Learn how each risk category maps to real architectural trade-offs in distributed systems, cloud environments, and AI-integrated applications.
12 chapters in this module
  1. How the OWASP Top Ten evolved from the current cycle to current release
  2. Mapping A1 Injection to database access patterns in microservices
  3. Real-world SQLi incidents tied to specific coding practices
  4. Differentiating between client-side and server-side injection risks
  5. Case study: API gateway misconfigurations enabling injection
  6. Evaluating language-specific vulnerability surfaces
  7. Connecting A1 to logging and observability requirements
  8. Benchmarking organizational exposure using exploit databases
  9. Architectural patterns that reduce injection surface area
  10. Reviewing code templates for safe parameter handling
  11. Integrating A1 checks into CI/CD pipelines
  12. Documenting risk acceptance rationale for audit purposes
Module 2. Authentication and Session Management Deep Dive
Explore A2 from implementation through edge cases. Focus on how session tokens, OAuth flows, and identity providers interact , and where assumptions break down in complex deployments.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Common misconfigurations in OAuth 2.0 implementations
  2. Analyzing token leakage in mobile and frontend code
  3. Case study: JWT validation bypass in a high-traffic API
  4. Comparing stateful vs stateless session architectures
  5. Identifying insecure direct object references in REST APIs
  6. Session fixation risks in load-balanced environments
  7. Evaluating SSO integration security posture
  8. Passwordless authentication attack vectors
  9. Token expiration and rotation strategies
  10. Logging and monitoring for suspicious login patterns
  11. Architectural safeguards for multi-tenant systems
  12. Documenting session policy decisions for compliance audits
Module 3. Secure Configuration at Scale
Address A3 by designing configurations that are secure by default and resistant to drift. Learn how to standardize settings across environments while maintaining flexibility.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Default configuration risks in container runtimes
  2. Hardening Kubernetes manifests using Polaris and Kube-Bench
  3. Managing secrets in configuration files across environments
  4. Automated drift detection using GitOps tools
  5. Case study: exposed admin interface due to debug mode
  6. Secure defaults for logging and error handling
  7. Infrastructure as code security review checklist
  8. Environment-specific configuration management
  9. Third-party library configuration vulnerabilities
  10. Auditing configuration settings across service mesh
  11. Integrating configuration checks into deployment gates
  12. Documenting exceptions to secure baseline policies
Module 4. Detecting and Preventing Broken Access Control
Dive into A5 with real exploit paths. Understand how privilege escalation occurs even when authentication is solid , and how to design controls that hold under pressure.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Understanding vertical vs horizontal privilege escalation
  2. Case study: IDOR leading to data exfiltration in SaaS platform
  3. Testing for missing function-level authorization
  4. Reviewing middleware-level access enforcement
  5. Role-based access control implementation pitfalls
  6. Attribute-based access control use cases
  7. Frontend-only enforcement as a security anti-pattern
  8. Logging and alerting on unauthorized access attempts
  9. API endpoint access control at scale
  10. Evaluating zero-trust access models
  11. Integrating access reviews into release processes
  12. Documenting access control decisions for audit readiness
Module 5. Cryptographic Failures and Key Management
Examine A6 through the lens of real-world crypto misuses. Learn how weak algorithms, poor key handling, and misconfigured TLS create exploitable gaps.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Common TLS misconfigurations in cloud-native deployments
  2. Evaluating cipher suite compatibility and strength
  3. Case study: Heartbleed and long-tail exposure
  4. Key rotation challenges in distributed systems
  5. Hardcoded cryptographic keys in source repositories
  6. Using HSMs and key management services effectively
  7. JWT signing key exposure risks
  8. Post-quantum readiness considerations
  9. Certificate lifecycle management
  10. Auditing cryptographic controls across environments
  11. Integrating crypto linters into developer tooling
  12. Documenting cryptographic choices for regulatory reviews
Module 6. Secure Software Development Lifecycle Integration
Embed OWASP principles into SDLC practices. Learn how to operationalize security reviews, threat modeling, and secure coding standards across teams.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Integrating OWASP ASVS into team onboarding
  2. Threat modeling using STRIDE and attack trees
  3. Code review checklists aligned with OWASP Top Ten
  4. Static analysis tooling selection and tuning
  5. Dynamic analysis scheduling in CI/CD
  6. Dependency scanning for vulnerable libraries
  7. Security champions program design
  8. Measuring team-level security posture
  9. Incident response integration with development workflow
  10. Post-mortem integration into improvement cycles
  11. Security documentation as code practices
  12. Audit trail generation for compliance frameworks
Module 7. Cross-Site Scripting and Client-Side Risks
Analyze A7 with emphasis on modern frontend architectures. Understand how XSS evolves with SPAs, SSR, and third-party script inclusion.
12 chapters in this module
  1. DOM-based XSS in React and Angular applications
  2. Mitigating XSS through Content Security Policy
  3. Case study: malicious third-party script injection
  4. Server-side rendering security considerations
  5. Template injection risks in dynamic content
  6. Evaluating sanitization library effectiveness
  7. Auditing for unsafe eval patterns in JavaScript
  8. Monitoring for client-side data leakage
  9. Subresource integrity implementation
  10. Frontend framework-specific vulnerability patterns
  11. Integrating XSS checks into UI testing
  12. Documenting XSS risk acceptance for legacy systems
Module 8. Server Security and Runtime Protection
Examine A8 through runtime hardening, patch management, and attack surface reduction. Focus on minimizing exposure in production environments.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Minimizing attack surface through service isolation
  2. OS-level hardening for container hosts
  3. Kernel parameter tuning for security
  4. Case study: log4j and rapid patch deployment
  5. Runtime application self-protection tools
  6. File integrity monitoring in cloud environments
  7. Network segmentation strategies
  8. Process-level privilege reduction
  9. Container image vulnerability scanning
  10. Secure boot and attestation in virtualized environments
  11. Integrating runtime telemetry into SIEM
  12. Documenting server security posture for audits
Module 9. Data Integrity and Input Validation
Address A4 by designing systems that validate all inputs rigorously. Learn how to prevent SSRF, XXE, and other injection variants.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Server-side request forgery attack patterns
  2. XML external entity injection in legacy parsers
  3. Case study: cloud metadata exposure via SSRF
  4. Input validation strategies by data type
  5. Sanitizing file uploads to prevent execution
  6. Webhook security and replay protection
  7. Deserialization risks in message queues
  8. DNS rebinding attack mitigations
  9. Validating JSON schema with business logic
  10. Integrating input checks into API gateways
  11. Monitoring for anomalous request patterns
  12. Documenting data validation rules for compliance
Module 10. Security Logging and Monitoring
Tackle A10 by designing logging systems that detect breaches early. Learn how to balance visibility, cost, and privacy in observability pipelines.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Common logging gaps enabling undetected breaches
  2. Case study: delayed breach detection due to log retention
  3. Designing actionable alerting thresholds
  4. Centralized logging architecture patterns
  5. Correlating events across distributed services
  6. Anomaly detection using behavioral baselines
  7. Audit trail requirements for compliance
  8. Integrating observability into incident response
  9. Protecting logs from tampering and deletion
  10. Optimizing logging cost in high-volume systems
  11. Retention policies aligned with regulatory needs
  12. Documenting logging coverage for auditor review
Module 11. Third-Party Risk and Supply Chain Security
Extend OWASP principles to vendor code, open source libraries, and SaaS integrations. Learn how to assess and mitigate third-party exposure.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Evaluating open source library risk posture
  2. SBOM generation and analysis tools
  3. Case study: malicious npm package deployment
  4. Vendor security assessment questionnaires
  5. API security in third-party integrations
  6. Monitoring for supply chain compromise indicators
  7. Dependency update management strategies
  8. Code signing and verification processes
  9. Contribution policy enforcement in open source
  10. Integrating third-party checks into deployment
  11. Managing technical debt in vendor libraries
  12. Documenting third-party risk decisions
Module 12. Building Defensible Security Narratives
Synthesize OWASP knowledge into persuasive, evidence-backed narratives. Learn how to communicate decisions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Structuring security justifications for technical peers
  2. Using OWASP documentation as authoritative source
  3. Case study: defending architectural choice post-breach
  4. Aligning security decisions with business objectives
  5. Communicating risk trade-offs to executives
  6. Preparing for architecture review board challenges
  7. Creating reusable security decision records
  8. Integrating regulatory requirements into narratives
  9. Handling peer pushback with specific examples
  10. Documenting precedent-based reasoning
  11. Maintaining consistency across team decisions
  12. Updating narratives as threat landscape evolves

How this maps to your situation

  • Architecture review board debates
  • Post-incident design reassessment
  • Executive inquiry into security posture
  • Peer challenge during code merge process

Before vs. after

Before
Security decisions questioned; rationale based on general best practices
After
Security decisions defended with OWASP references, real exploits, and specific mitigation examples

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 integration into real-world architecture decisions as they arise.

If nothing changes
Continuing with generic security reasoning leaves critical decisions vulnerable to challenge, delays adoption of secure patterns, and increases exposure to post-incident scrutiny.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic OWASP overviews, this course provides sourced, situational reasoning tailored to senior technical leaders who must defend design choices under scrutiny.

Frequently asked

How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is this course technical or strategic?
It's both: deeply technical in content, focused on enabling strategic defensibility in architecture decisions.
Can I share this with my team?
Each purchase is for individual access, but group licensing is available for teams.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for integration into real-world architecture decisions as they arise..

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
!