A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for Software Quality Assurance Engineers III
A structured path to full command of application security testing standards in cloud and DevOps environments.
$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.
Who this is for
Software Quality Assurance Engineers III working in cloud-native, DevOps-integrated environments who are expected to validate application security but lack formal mastery of OWASP standards.
Who this is not for
Entry-level testers, developers primarily focused on coding, or compliance auditors without hands-on QA experience.
What you walk away with
- Produce OWASP-aligned test plans tailored to cloud and microservices architectures
- Validate vulnerabilities with confidence using standardized proof-of-concept methods
- Document findings that accelerate developer remediation and reduce retesting
- Integrate security test cases directly into CI/CD pipelines
- Build reusable checklists and templates that compound quality assurance effort
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introduction to OWASP in Modern QA
Establish context for OWASP's role in software quality assurance, especially in cloud and DevOps environments. Learn how QA engineers are now central to security validation.
12 chapters in this module
- Why OWASP matters in QA
- Security shift-left explained
- QA's role in secure SDLC
- OWASP vs compliance mandates
- Secure testing mindset
- Threat modeling basics
- Risk-based test planning
- Security in cloud-native apps
- DevOps integration points
- CI/CD security gates
- Common misalignments
- Building security fluency
Module 2. OWASP Top 10 Overview
Gain a working command of the current OWASP Top 10 risks with QA-specific testing focus. Map each risk to testable conditions and common false positives.
12 chapters in this module
- Injection flaws overview
- Broken authentication
- Sensitive data exposure
- XML External Entities
- Broken access control
- Security misconfigurations
- Cross-site scripting
- Insecure deserialization
- Known vulnerabilities
- Insufficient logging
- Cloud-specific risks
- QA validation techniques
Module 3. Test Planning for Security
Learn how to build OWASP-aligned test plans that integrate into sprint cycles and QA workflows. Focus on scope definition and evidence requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining test scope
- Mapping OWASP to features
- Threat modeling integration
- Risk-prioritized test cases
- Test data requirements
- Environment setup
- Authentication flows
- Input validation checks
- Session management
- Error handling tests
- Logging verification
- Reporting structure
Module 4. Vulnerability Validation
Develop skills to validate findings with precision. Avoid false positives and over-reporting. Build credibility with developers and security teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Reproducing vulnerabilities
- Proof-of-concept design
- Safe exploitation techniques
- Boundary condition testing
- Parameter tampering
- Session hijacking tests
- CSRF validation
- API endpoint checks
- Rate limiting tests
- Error message inspection
- Logging verification
- Validation documentation
Module 5. CI/CD Integration
Integrate security test cases into automated pipelines. Learn how QA engineers can own security gates without slowing release velocity.
12 chapters in this module
- CI/CD pipeline stages
- Static analysis integration
- Dynamic testing in pipelines
- Security test automation
- Failure handling
- Pipeline visibility
- Tool orchestration
- Quality gate design
- Approval workflows
- Rollback procedures
- Monitoring test results
- Feedback loops
Module 6. Reporting and Remediation
Produce clear, actionable reports that developers trust. Focus on clarity, reproducibility, and resolution guidance.
12 chapters in this module
- Finding severity levels
- Clear reproduction steps
- Impact description
- Remediation guidance
- Developer communication
- Evidence inclusion
- Risk context
- False positive avoidance
- Status tracking
- Retesting protocols
- Audit readiness
- Report templates
Module 7. Threat Modeling for QA
Apply threat modeling techniques to design better tests. Shift from checklist-driven to risk-driven test selection.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat modeling basics
- Data flow diagrams
- STRIDE method
- Entry point identification
- Trust boundary mapping
- Threat libraries
- Risk ranking
- Test case derivation
- Developer collaboration
- QA-led workshops
- Updating models
- Tool support
Module 8. API Security Testing
Specialize in testing modern APIs for OWASP risks. Learn how to validate authentication, rate limiting, and data exposure in microservices.
12 chapters in this module
- API types and protocols
- Authentication testing
- OAuth flows
- Token validation
- Rate limiting
- Input validation
- Data exposure
- Error handling
- Versioning tests
- Schema validation
- GraphQL specifics
- gRPC testing
Module 9. Cloud Security Testing
Adapt OWASP testing to cloud-native environments. Focus on container security, serverless risks, and cloud configuration flaws.
12 chapters in this module
- Container security
- Serverless risks
- Cloud IAM testing
- Storage permissions
- Network exposure
- Secrets management
- Logging coverage
- Auto-scaling issues
- Multi-tenant risks
- Cloud provider tools
- Configuration drift
- Cloud-specific exploits
Module 10. Advanced Automation
Design and maintain automated security test suites. Learn how to scale coverage without adding manual effort.
12 chapters in this module
- Test automation frameworks
- Selenium security use
- API automation tools
- Headless browser testing
- Dynamic analysis tools
- Custom rule writing
- False positive tuning
- Scheduled execution
- Result correlation
- Alerting setup
- Maintenance patterns
- Version control
Module 11. Metrics and Quality Gates
Define and track security quality metrics. Establish thresholds that guide release decisions.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining KPIs
- Vulnerability density
- Time to remediate
- Test coverage metrics
- False positive rate
- Security debt
- Release gate criteria
- Trend analysis
- Executive reporting
- Benchmarking
- Improvement cycles
- Audit trail
Module 12. Sustaining Mastery
Build a personal practice for staying current with OWASP and security trends. Create assets that compound over time.
12 chapters in this module
- OWASP project tracking
- Community participation
- Staying updated
- Checklist evolution
- Template library
- Knowledge sharing
- Mentorship role
- Cross-team influence
- Feedback collection
- Practice refinement
- Certification paths
- Next steps
How this maps to your situation
- S1: Building OWASP fluency in QA role
- S2: Integrating security into CI/CD
- S3: Producing credible findings
- S4: Advancing QA’s strategic role
Before vs. after
Before
Security testing feels fragmented, dependent on external tools or teams, with findings often questioned.
After
You own the full OWASP testing lifecycle, produce credible findings, and guide secure release decisions confidently.
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 3-4 hours per module, designed to fit around full-time work. Total commitment: 36-48 hours over 12 weeks.
If nothing changes
Without structured command of OWASP, QA engineers remain execution-only, missing opportunities to shape secure development practices and gain influence in technical decision-making.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic security certifications or broad OWASP overviews, this course is tailored to QA engineers who need actionable, repeatable methods to validate security in modern development environments.
Frequently asked
Is this course only for web applications?
No. While OWASP originated in web security, the principles apply to APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications, all relevant to modern QA engineers.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Do I need security experience to take this course?
No. The course is designed for QA engineers ready to deepen their security testing skills with structured, practical methods.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3-4 hours per module, designed to fit around full-time work. Total commitment: 36-48 hours over 12 weeks..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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