A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for Senior Program Leaders in Automotive Technology
Build unshakable command of web application security frameworks that power modern vehicle ecosystems
$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.
Gaps in OWASP fluency slow down product launches and create friction in compliance reviews
The situation this course is for
Security reviews stall when program leaders lack command of OWASP mappings. Teams fall into rework loops, audit findings multiply, and cross-functional alignment breaks down without a shared framework. Even experienced managers face pushback when they can’t cite specific controls or implementation precedents.
Who this is for
Senior program leader in automotive technology with 6+ years of experience, managing complex product delivery across engineering, compliance, and security functions
Who this is not for
Individual contributors focused only on code-level security testing or entry-level project coordinators without compliance exposure
What you walk away with
- Map OWASP Top 10 controls directly to automotive software release checkpoints
- Lead security reviews with framework-backed justification for design decisions
- Deploy a repeatable OWASP integration playbook across vehicle platform teams
- Anticipate auditor questions using documented control implementation patterns
- Align product, security, and engineering stakeholders around a common OWASP baseline
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introduction to OWASP in Automotive Systems
Establish the role of OWASP in modern vehicle software and connected mobility platforms, with emphasis on real-world attack surfaces.
12 chapters in this module
- What OWASP solves in automotive contexts
- History of OWASP Top 10 evolution
- How OWASP integrates with ISO 21434
- Security roles across development lifecycle
- Regulatory recognition of OWASP
- Mapping OWASP to UNECE WP.29
- Common misconceptions about scope
- Framework structure overview
- Control implementation maturity levels
- Toolchain alignment patterns
- Developer adoption challenges
- Program leader’s leverage point
Module 2. OWASP Top 10 Control Breakdown
Deep-dive into each of the ten critical risks with automotive-specific examples and mitigation strategies.
12 chapters in this module
- Injection flaws in telematics systems
- Broken authentication in mobile apps
- Sensitive data exposure in cloud APIs
- XML external entities in diagnostic tools
- Broken access control in OTA updates
- Security misconfigurations in dev environments
- Cross-site scripting in infotainment UIs
- Insecure deserialization in ECUs
- Using components with known vulnerabilities
- Insufficient logging and monitoring
- Server-side request forgery risks
- API abuse in vehicle-to-cloud links
Module 3. Control Mapping to Development Phases
Align OWASP requirements with SDLC stages from concept to production.
12 chapters in this module
- Requirements phase integration
- Threat modeling with STRIDE
- Architecture review checklists
- Secure coding standards alignment
- Code review gate criteria
- Penetration testing scope definition
- QA environment hardening
- Release gate validations
- Post-deployment monitoring rules
- Incident response triggers
- Patch management workflows
- Audit evidence collection
Module 4. Risk Prioritization Using Common Vulnerability Scoring
Apply CVSS to triage OWASP findings and guide engineering effort.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding CVSS base metrics
- Temporal and environmental adjustments
- Automotive-specific severity modifiers
- Risk heat mapping techniques
- Escalation thresholds for program leads
- Vendor vulnerability response process
- Reporting templates for leadership
- Integrating with existing risk registers
- Linking to ISO 31000 processes
- Third-party dependency scoring
- Zero-day disclosure protocols
- Long-tail technical debt prioritization
Module 5. Cross-Functional Alignment on Security Standards
Lead alignment between software, compliance, and product teams using OWASP as common language.
12 chapters in this module
- Translating OWASP for non-technical stakeholders
- Security requirement negotiation
- Design review facilitation
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Common language development
- Stakeholder influence mapping
- Change request justification
- Documentation standardization
- Feedback loop design
- Meeting rhythm optimization
- Escalation path definition
- Executive briefing structure
Module 6. Automotive Use Case Implementations
Apply OWASP principles to telematics, OTA, infotainment, and V2X systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Telematics control unit hardening
- Mobile app authentication flows
- Cloud backend API gateways
- OTA update signature validation
- Infotainment web browser sandboxing
- V2X message integrity checks
- Diagnostic port access controls
- Remote diagnostics authorization
- Firmware update rollback safety
- Bluetooth pairing security
- Wi-Fi hotspot isolation
- User data deletion compliance
Module 7. Audit Preparation and Evidence Packaging
Generate compliant, concise, and defensible audit packages using OWASP mappings.
12 chapters in this module
- Evidence collection planning
- Control implementation proof points
- Gap analysis templates
- Remediation tracking systems
- Internal review cycles
- External auditor briefing packs
- Finding response protocols
- Traceability matrix creation
- Documentation version control
- Audit trail preservation
- Compliance dashboard design
- Post-audit follow-up process
Module 8. Integrating OWASP with Functional Safety
Bridge cybersecurity and safety through OWASP and ISO 21434 alignment.
12 chapters in this module
- Hazard analysis linkage
- Safety-security interaction patterns
- Joint risk assessment workshops
- Tampering impact evaluation
- Diagnostic coverage requirements
- Fault injection testing
- Safe state transitions
- Redundancy design for security
- Malicious failure mode analysis
- Combined safety-security cases
- Joint certification strategies
- Regulator engagement planning
Module 9. Vendor and Supplier Security Oversight
Enforce OWASP compliance across third-party development teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Supplier security clause drafting
- Contractual control enforcement
- Third-party code review scope
- Penetration test validation
- Audit right negotiation
- Evidence review protocols
- Onsite assessment coordination
- Remote monitoring techniques
- Subcontractor chain oversight
- Security maturity assessments
- Corrective action tracking
- Certification acceptance criteria
Module 10. Building Reusable Security Artifacts
Develop templates, checklists, and playbooks that compound across projects.
12 chapters in this module
- Standardized control mapping tables
- Automated checklist generation
- Playbook versioning strategy
- Knowledge transfer sessions
- Onboarding new team members
- Toolchain integration points
- Customization vs standardization
- Lessons learned documentation
- Internal audit replication
- Cross-program benchmarking
- Metrics tracking setup
- Continuous improvement cycle
Module 11. Executive Communication of Security Posture
Present OWASP-driven security status to leadership with clarity and confidence.
12 chapters in this module
- Risk dashboard design
- Bite-sized executive briefings
- Incident communication protocols
- Budget justification narratives
- Program progress milestones
- Benchmarking against peers
- Investment payback framing
- Threat landscape updates
- Board-level summary templates
- Media response coordination
- Stakeholder perception monitoring
- Crisis simulation preparation
Module 12. Sustaining Long-Term OWASP Mastery
Maintain and scale security command across evolving product lines.
12 chapters in this module
- Update cycle tracking
- New OWASP version adoption
- Internal training program design
- Center of excellence setup
- Security champion networks
- Lessons learned integration
- Technology change impact analysis
- Regulation change monitoring
- Benchmark participation
- Knowledge decay prevention
- Succession planning
- Legacy system remediation
How this maps to your situation
- Preparing for WP.29 audit
- Leading cross-functional security rollout
- Managing supplier security compliance
- Improving internal audit pass rate
Before vs. after
Before
Security reviews take longer than planned, findings pile up, and teams argue over control ownership.
After
Your team ships compliant features on schedule, with clean audit outputs and shared understanding of OWASP requirements.
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 completion within 6 weeks while working full-time.
If nothing changes
Without firm command of OWASP, program leaders face repeated audit findings, delayed launches, and erosion of cross-functional credibility when security incidents occur.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic OWASP tutorials, this course is tailored to automotive technology leaders, integrates with ISO 21434 and UNECE WP.29, and focuses on program-level command rather than developer-level fixes.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical enough for engineers?
This course is designed for program leaders, not individual contributors. It focuses on framework command, control ownership, and cross-functional alignment , not code-level implementation.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does this cover ISO 21434 and UNECE WP.29?
Yes, the course includes dedicated integration points showing how OWASP maps to automotive safety and regulatory requirements.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion within 6 weeks while working full-time..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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