A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for Solution Engagement Leaders
Build deeper command of web application security frameworks to lead high-impact client engagements
$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
Solution Engagement Lead working at the intersection of technical architecture and client delivery, driving pre-sales alignment on secure solution design
Who this is not for
Engineers focused on implementing OWASP controls in code, or auditors validating compliance, this is not a technical implementation or compliance checklist course
What you walk away with
- Map OWASP Top 10 categories to client-specific risk profiles with precision
- Tailor application security narratives to technical and executive audiences
- Respond confidently to client questions about control coverage and gaps
- Build reusable briefing assets and threat-model templates for faster engagement starts
- Lead solution discussions with authority on secure design expectations
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding OWASP’s Core Structure
Break down the OWASP framework into its foundational layers: risk categories, threat types, and mitigation strategies. Learn how each element interlocks to form a complete security lens.
12 chapters in this module
- Origins of OWASP and its evolution
- Core documentation types and sources
- OWASP Top 10 overview and update cycle
- Mapping risks to application layers
- Risk scoring methodology basics
- Integration with NIST and MITRE ATT&CK
- Community-driven updates and versioning
- How enterprises adopt OWASP pragmatically
- Common misinterpretations of severity levels
- Differentiating between risks and vulnerabilities
- Framework alignment with client maturity models
- Using OWASP as a conversation starter
Module 2. Client Threat Landscape Analysis
Apply OWASP categories to real-world client environments. Learn to identify which risks are most likely to manifest based on technology stack and business context.
12 chapters in this module
- Industry-specific risk profiles
- Technology footprint and exposure
- Third-party integration risks
- API exposure patterns
- Authentication failure hotspots
- Insecure data transmission scenarios
- Misconfiguration in cloud-native apps
- Session management flaws
- Logging and monitoring gaps
- Business logic abuse vectors
- Supply chain risks in dependencies
- Prioritizing risks by exploit likelihood
Module 3. Translating OWASP for Stakeholders
Develop messaging that resonates with developers, architects, and executives. Learn how to reframe technical risks into business outcomes and project impacts.
12 chapters in this module
- Executive-level summary writing
- Architect-to-architect risk framing
- Developer-facing control guidance
- Risk communication tone by role
- Building trust through clarity
- Translating CVSS scores to impact
- Using real breach examples appropriately
- Avoiding alarmism while being accurate
- Framing security as enablement
- Linking controls to SLAs and uptime
- Cost of delay in remediation
- Positioning security as a client differentiator
Module 4. Customizing OWASP Checklists
Adapt generic OWASP guidance into targeted assessment tools. Learn to filter and prioritize based on client maturity, deployment model, and risk tolerance.
12 chapters in this module
- Baseline checklist structure
- Trimming for early-stage clients
- Extending for regulated industries
- Cloud-specific control additions
- Container and serverless considerations
- CI/CD pipeline integration points
- Automatable vs manual checks
- Scoring completeness and rigor
- Versioning customized checklists
- Integrating with Jira and ServiceNow
- Stakeholder review workflows
- Updating checklists post-audit
Module 5. Threat Modeling with OWASP ASVS
Apply the Application Security Verification Standard to structure threat modeling sessions. Learn to guide clients through asset identification, threat categorization, and control mapping.
12 chapters in this module
- ASVS levels and applicability
- Mapping application components
- Identifying trust boundaries
- Threat categorization techniques
- DREAD scoring basics
- STRIDE alignment with OWASP
- Facilitating team workshops
- Documenting findings clearly
- Linking threats to controls
- Prioritizing mitigation efforts
- Reviewing model accuracy
- Updating models after changes
Module 6. Secure Development Integration
Embed OWASP principles into solution design phases. Learn how to influence architecture decisions before code is written.
12 chapters in this module
- Security in design sprints
- Early control definition
- Architecture review checklists
- Secure coding standards setup
- SAST tooling integration
- DAST in testing phases
- Penetration testing coordination
- Code review best practices
- Security champions programs
- Training developers effectively
- Measuring adoption over time
- Feedback loops from production
Module 7. Vendor Risk Assessment
Use OWASP to evaluate third-party applications and services. Learn to assess external solutions for common vulnerabilities and integration risks.
12 chapters in this module
- Third-party audit rights
- Reviewing vendor SOC 2 reports
- Asking the right security questions
- Analyzing provided security documentation
- Identifying red flags in responses
- Assessing patch management practices
- Evaluating incident response readiness
- Contractual control expectations
- Continuous monitoring options
- Benchmarking against peers
- Escalation paths for findings
- Managing inherited technical debt
Module 8. Client Readiness Evaluation
Assess client preparedness to address OWASP-identified risks. Learn to evaluate teams, tools, and processes to guide remediation planning.
12 chapters in this module
- Team skill assessment
- Tooling inventory and capability
- Process maturity by phase
- Incident response readiness
- Change management controls
- Security training programs
- Budget allocation patterns
- Executive support indicators
- Past incident trends
- External audit findings
- Benchmarking against industry norms
- Readiness scoring frameworks
Module 9. Building Executive Briefings
Create concise, actionable briefings for leadership. Learn to distill OWASP findings into strategic priorities and investment justifications.
12 chapters in this module
- Executive summary structure
- Risk heat mapping
- Impact vs effort analysis
- Investment rationale framing
- Linking to business KPIs
- Presenting without technical jargon
- Visualizing risk trends
- Including benchmark data
- Balancing urgency and realism
- Anticipating leadership questions
- Tracking progress over time
- Positioning security as value creation
Module 10. Developing Repeatable Artefacts
Create reusable templates, playbooks, and assessment guides. Learn to build assets that elevate team efficiency and consistency across engagements.
12 chapters in this module
- Template design principles
- Standardizing assessment outputs
- Creating client-ready reports
- Developing internal knowledge bases
- Playbook structure and navigation
- Version control for artefacts
- Access and permissions setup
- Feedback mechanisms
- Updating for new threats
- Sharing across geographies
- Training new staff
- Measuring artefact usage
Module 11. Leading Post-Implementation Reviews
Conduct effective reviews after security improvements. Learn to measure effectiveness, document lessons, and reinforce accountability.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining success metrics
- Gathering stakeholder feedback
- Reviewing control performance
- Identifying missed opportunities
- Documenting remediation results
- Adjusting risk models
- Updating checklists
- Celebrating wins
- Recommending next steps
- Sharing insights across teams
- Updating training materials
- Planning for future reviews
Module 12. Sustaining Security Excellence
Establish continuous improvement cycles. Learn to maintain OWASP alignment as client environments evolve and new threats emerge.
12 chapters in this module
- Regular review scheduling
- Threat intelligence integration
- Updating internal standards
- Team skill refreshers
- Benchmarking against peers
- Adopting new OWASP projects
- Leveraging community input
- Tracking industry trends
- Updating templates automatically
- Measuring program maturity
- Reporting progress to leadership
- Planning for long-term evolution
How this maps to your situation
- Client engagement kickoff
- Solution design review
- Vendor evaluation
- Post-implementation review
Before vs. after
Before
Reactive discussions on application security, relying on generic checklists and fragmented knowledge
After
Proactive leadership in solution security design, with structured, repeatable, and tailored OWASP-based frameworks
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 45 minutes per module, designed for completion over six weeks with practical application between sessions.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic cybersecurity certifications or tool-specific training, this course focuses exclusively on mastering the OWASP framework as a leadership instrument in solution engagement, building strategic command without requiring hands-on coding or penetration testing.
Frequently asked
Who is this course designed for?
Solution Engagement Leads and technical sales architects who lead client conversations on secure solution design and need deeper command of OWASP to shape scope and build trust.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I need to code or run security tools?
No. This is a strategy and application course, not a technical implementation lab. Focus is on framework mastery, tailoring, and communication.
$199 one-time. Approximately 45 minutes per module, designed for completion over six weeks with practical application between sessions..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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