A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for Senior Health Sector Leaders
Build unshakeable command of web application security frameworks directly applicable to community health digital transformation.
$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.
Most leaders nod along in security reviews but can't challenge assumptions or shape direction, leaving critical gaps in oversight.
The situation this course is for
Security discussions remain siloed, driven by IT teams using jargon that excludes strategic leaders. Without a firm grasp of OWASP, non-technical executives miss opportunities to guide risk posture, assess vendor claims, or lead secure digital transformation confidently.
Who this is for
Senior non-technical leader in health or community services guiding digital initiatives and cross-functional risk outcomes.
Who this is not for
This is not for developers or security engineers already implementing OWASP controls at code level.
What you walk away with
- Navigate the OWASP Top 10 with confidence and precision
- Map OWASP controls to real-world health platform vulnerabilities
- Lead vendor security reviews using the framework as a benchmark
- Anticipate regulator questions on digital platform safety
- Translate technical findings into strategic action for leadership
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introduction to OWASP and Its Role in Health Technology
Understand why OWASP matters in digital health platforms and how it protects patient data and service continuity.
12 chapters in this module
- What is OWASP
- Why it matters in healthcare
- The Top 10 at a glance
- Common misconceptions
- Non-technical leadership role
- Regulator expectations
- Link to APRA CPS 234
- Digital trust foundations
- Patient data exposure risks
- Security as care quality
- Vendor due diligence
- Framework evolution
Module 2. Deep Dive into Injection Flaws (A03)
Learn how injection vulnerabilities impact health portals and how to question technical mitigation plans.
12 chapters in this module
- What is injection
- SQL injection explained
- Health record exposure risk
- Input validation basics
- Testing for injection
- Secure coding standards
- Third-party app risks
- Penetration test reports
- OWASP testing guide
- Remediation timelines
- Leadership red flags
- Case study breach
Module 3. Broken Authentication Patterns
Identify weak login designs in patient portals and understand what strong remediation looks like.
12 chapters in this module
- Session management
- Password anti-patterns
- Multi-factor enforcement
- Login attempt limits
- Credential stuffing
- OAuth in health apps
- User lockout policies
- Session timeout norms
- API key exposure
- Identity provider risks
- Audit trail gaps
- Mitigation benchmarks
Module 4. Sensitive Data Exposure Risks
Pinpoint where health data is unnecessarily exposed and how to enforce encryption standards.
12 chapters in this module
- Data classification levels
- Encryption in transit
- Encryption at rest
- Legacy system risks
- Data retention policies
- Downloadable report exposure
- Mobile app caching
- Third-party data sharing
- Consent management
- PIA integration
- Breach notification triggers
- Legal liability thresholds
Module 5. XML External Entities (XXE)
Understand how outdated parsers create backdoors and what modern alternatives exist.
12 chapters in this module
- What is XXE
- Legacy system exposure
- File upload risks
- Document parsing flaws
- Server-side request forgery
- API gateway filters
- Input sanitisation
- Legacy interface risks
- Third-party integration
- Cloud migration impact
- Testing for XXE
- Architecture red flags
Module 6. Security Misconfiguration
Detect default settings, unused pages, and exposed debug interfaces in health platforms.
12 chapters in this module
- Default credentials
- Unnecessary services
- Error message leaks
- Directory listing
- CORS misconfigurations
- Cloud bucket exposure
- Test environments
- Admin interface exposure
- Version disclosure
- Hardening checklists
- Automated scanning
- Remediation tracking
Module 7. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Recognise client-side attack vectors in patient portals and track vendor response quality.
12 chapters in this module
- What is XSS
- Stored vs reflected
- Patient portal risks
- Input filtering
- Content security policy
- JavaScript execution
- Session hijacking
- Admin panel exposure
- Vendor response timelines
- Third-party widgets
- Code review expectations
- Monitoring for attacks
Module 8. Insecure Deserialisation
Understand how attackers exploit data parsing to execute remote code in backend systems.
12 chapters in this module
- What is deserialisation
- Object reconstruction risks
- Remote code execution
- Log poisoning
- Session tampering
- API payload manipulation
- Input validation
- Framework-specific risks
- Detection techniques
- Monitoring blind spots
- Remediation complexity
- Vendor accountability
Module 9. Using Components with Known Vulnerabilities
Audit third-party libraries and content delivery networks for unresolved flaws.
12 chapters in this module
- Open source in health apps
- Dependency checking
- Vulnerability databases
- Patch management
- Third-party risk
- Content delivery networks
- JavaScript library risks
- Automated scanning tools
- Vendor update cycles
- End-of-life software
- Supply chain audits
- Reporting obligations
Module 10. Insufficient Logging and Monitoring
Evaluate whether security incidents would be detected and escalated in time.
12 chapters in this module
- Event logging basics
- Failed login tracking
- Admin action logs
- Log retention
- SIEM integration
- Incident detection
- Response playbooks
- Audit trail completeness
- Regulator expectations
- Forensic readiness
- Alert fatigue
- Third-party monitoring
Module 11. API Security and OWASP
Apply OWASP principles to modern health data interfaces and integration workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- API as attack surface
- Authentication flaws
- Rate limiting
- Data exposure
- Excessive endpoints
- Business logic abuse
- GraphQL risks
- Webhook security
- Mobile app APIs
- Backend for frontend
- Threat modelling
- Monitoring coverage
Module 12. Leading OWASP Integration Without Technical Depth
Use the framework to guide decisions, question vendors, and lead secure digital transformation.
12 chapters in this module
- Asking the right questions
- Evaluating vendor claims
- Security review checklists
- Risk appetite alignment
- Board-level communication
- Regulator preparedness
- Incident response role
- Training non-tech teams
- Policy enforcement
- Vendor contract terms
- Audit readiness
- Sustaining security culture
How this maps to your situation
- When launching a new patient portal
- During vendor security assessments
- Before digital health funding submissions
- After a third-party audit
Before vs. after
Before
Security reviews feel like black boxes, you trust the team but can't shape the direction.
After
You lead OWASP-informed discussions with confidence, challenge assumptions, and guide secure outcomes.
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 1 hour per week over 12 weeks, designed for busy leaders.
If nothing changes
Without command of OWASP, leadership remains dependent on technical teams to interpret risk, limiting your ability to lead secure digital transformation or respond to regulator expectations confidently.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike technical OWASP courses focused on code-level fixes, this course is built for leaders who need full command of the framework to guide strategy, not implementation.
Frequently asked
Do I need a technical background?
No. This course is designed for non-technical leaders who need full command of the OWASP framework to lead securely.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
How much time will this take?
About one hour per week. Read at your own pace.
$199 one-time. Approximately 1 hour per week over 12 weeks, designed for busy leaders..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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