A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for Senior Software Engineers
Build depth that holds up under peer review and scales across complex systems
$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.
Being questioned on security design decisions without having the structured reasoning to defend them
The situation this course is for
Engineers often implement controls correctly but struggle to explain why they chose one pattern over another, especially when challenged by peers or security reviewers. This creates rework, erodes credibility, and stalls delivery.
Who this is for
Senior software engineer in a regulated tech environment who owns design decisions and faces regular scrutiny from security, compliance, or architecture teams.
Who this is not for
Junior developers looking for introductory OWASP training or engineers who don’t own system design decisions.
What you walk away with
- Cite OWASP controls with specific examples from real-world breaches and audits
- Walk through the 'why' behind secure design choices with confidence
- Anticipate pushback on architecture reviews and prepare counterpoints in advance
- Reference documented mitigation patterns that have held up under third-party scrutiny
- Align security implementation with business risk appetite using OWASP risk rating logic
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. OWASP Top 10 Deep Dive
Break down each of the OWASP Top 10 risks with real exploit examples, detection methods, and mitigation benchmarks used in audit settings.
12 chapters in this module
- What changed in OWASP Top 10 the current cycle
- Injection paths in modern ORMs
- Real breach: CVE-the current cycle-43531
- How OWASP defines severity
- Mitigation maturity spectrum
- Common misconfigurations
- Logging failure patterns
- Testing coverage gaps
- Case study: API auth flaw
- Vendor risk overlap
- Business logic flaws
- When to escalate
Module 2. Threat Modeling with OWASP
Apply OWASP methodology to model threats systematically, using examples from fintech and cloud-native systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Integrating threat modeling early
- Decomposing application layers
- Identifying trust boundaries
- Data flow mapping
- Abuse case generation
- STRIDE vs OWASP comparison
- Likelihood scoring
- Impact calibration
- Risk acceptance criteria
- Reviewing design docs
- Cross-team alignment
- Documenting assumptions
Module 3. Secure Coding Patterns
Examine code-level implementations that align with OWASP guidance and have survived external review.
12 chapters in this module
- Input validation anti-patterns
- Context-aware escaping
- Parameterized queries
- Session management flaws
- CSRF token handling
- CORS misconfigs
- Rate limiting logic
- Error handling leaks
- Secure defaults
- Dependency hardening
- Configuration drift
- Audit trail design
Module 4. OWASP ASVS Implementation
Walk through the Application Security Verification Standard with implementation benchmarks from real fintech codebases.
12 chapters in this module
- ASVS levels explained
- Authentication controls
- Session management
- Access control checks
- Cryptographic storage
- Data protection scope
- HTTP security headers
- Logging and monitoring
- Business logic checks
- Configuration standards
- Verification techniques
- Audit readiness
Module 5. Code Review Defense Tactics
Prepare for peer challenges with prebuilt justifications and documented precedent from OWASP-reviewed applications.
12 chapters in this module
- Common review pushbacks
- When to accept technical debt
- Risk-based exceptions
- Documenting rationale
- Past incident references
- Benchmarking against peers
- Security debt tracking
- Trade-off language
- Escalation criteria
- Evidence packaging
- Versioning controls
- Review cycle timing
Module 6. OWASP ZAP in Practice
Use OWASP ZAP effectively in CI/CD pipelines with tuned rulesets and false positive mitigation.
12 chapters in this module
- ZAP deployment models
- Baseline scan config
- Context setup
- API scanning
- Ajax spider use
- Authentication scripts
- Policy tuning
- False positive patterns
- Report interpretation
- Remediation tracking
- Integration with Jira
- Threshold setting
Module 7. API Security with OWASP
Apply OWASP API Security Top 10 to real-world microservices and internal APIs.
12 chapters in this module
- API threat landscape
- Broken object level auth
- Excessive data exposure
- Lack of rate limiting
- Security misconfigs
- Injection flaws
- Improper assets management
- Auth flaws
- Insufficient observability
- SSRF risks
- Token binding
- Schema validation
Module 8. Third-Party Risk and OWASP
Evaluate vendor code and open-source libraries using OWASP risk logic and proven audit criteria.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor assessment scope
- Open source review process
- License risk mapping
- Patch responsiveness
- Hardening requirements
- Audit trail access
- Pen testing rights
- Incident response clauses
- Compliance alignment
- Documentation depth
- OWASP ASVS for vendors
- Risk scoring models
Module 9. Security Debt Management
Track, prioritize, and justify security debt using OWASP standards and real audit outcomes.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining security debt
- Debt categorization
- Risk scoring model
- Remediation window logic
- Stakeholder communication
- Debt dashboard design
- Carry-forward rules
- Technical review board
- Audit linkage
- Business case templates
- Escalation paths
- Closure validation
Module 10. Audit Readiness Preparation
Build documentation and artefacts that pass third-party review using OWASP as a foundation.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit scope definition
- Evidence collection
- Control mapping
- Narrative consistency
- Gap analysis
- Remediation timelines
- Management attestation
- Interview prep
- Follow-up process
- Corrective action plans
- Scope creep resistance
- Exit meeting prep
Module 11. Security Governance Integration
Align OWASP implementation with internal governance processes and leadership expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- Governance touchpoints
- Reporting metrics
- Risk appetite alignment
- Board-level summaries
- Escalation paths
- Policy exception process
- Cross-functional alignment
- Incident linkage
- Budget justification
- Training integration
- Maturity model use
- External benchmarking
Module 12. Real-World OWASP Case Studies
Review actual implementations, from fintech startups to public sector systems, where OWASP stood up under scrutiny.
12 chapters in this module
- Fintech startup audit
- Public cloud migration
- Regulator findings
- Pen test response
- Data breach after action
- M&A due diligence
- Third-party compromise
- Internal red team
- Compliance certification
- Customer inquiry
- Executive oversight
- Lessons learned
How this maps to your situation
- Architecture review defense
- Code audit preparation
- Peer challenge readiness
- Third-party risk assessment
Before vs. after
Before
Frequent back-and-forth during reviews, difficulty defending design choices, reliance on high-level principles
After
Consistent justification using specific examples, clear documentation, and confidence under scrutiny
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: 90 minutes per module, designed to be completed in parallel with active development cycles.
If nothing changes
Continuing to rely on generalized security knowledge increases the likelihood of repeated review cycles, design rework, and diminished influence in architecture discussions.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic OWASP tutorials, this course focuses on the reasoning behind controls, how to explain them, defend them, and adapt them, making it ideal for senior engineers who must justify decisions under pressure.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical or conceptual?
It's technical with a focus on real implementation and defense of choices. You'll work through code patterns, audit findings, and peer review scenarios.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me in architecture reviews?
Yes. The course prepares you to anticipate challenges and respond with specific examples and documented precedent from OWASP and real audits.
$199 one-time. 90 minutes per module, designed to be completed in parallel with active development cycles..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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