A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for Sr Software Engineers Securing Legacy Systems
Produce more accurate, defensible, and polished security outputs from the first implementation pass
$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.
Repetitive revision cycles on security deliverables due to incomplete control alignment or missing citations
The situation this course is for
Senior engineers often revisit the same vulnerabilities across projects because foundational patterns aren’t consistently applied. Without a structured approach to OWASP integration, outputs lack the completeness needed for fast approvals.
Who this is for
Sr Software Engineers working in regulated environments who maintain or extend legacy applications and need their security implementations to be accepted the first time without rework
Who this is not for
Frontend developers focused on UX, junior engineers still learning core languages, or practitioners outside software delivery
What you walk away with
- Deliver OWASP-aligned code that passes peer review with no revision loops
- Map vulnerabilities directly to control requirements using standard nomenclature
- Produce documentation that stands up to internal audit scrutiny
- Reduce time spent on rework by applying consistent mitigation templates
- Confidently justify design choices using framework-backed reasoning
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introduction to OWASP Integration for Production Code
Establish the foundation for embedding OWASP standards into daily engineering workflows, tailored for senior practitioners maintaining legacy systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining OWASP scope
- Security maturity in long-lived systems
- Aligning with internal review cycles
- Mapping threats to actual code paths
- Using OWASP as a design tool
- Avoiding common misconfigurations
- Documentation standards
- Integrating early in SDLC
- Peer validation process
- Control traceability
- Risk context calibration
- Versioning secure patterns
Module 2. A1 Injection Flaws in PHP and ColdFusion Applications
Target SQL, OS, and LDAP injection specific to environments using PHP and ColdFusion stacks.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying injection surfaces
- Input validation strategies
- Parameterized query patterns
- Escaping mechanisms
- Context-specific payloads
- Error handling safely
- Logging without exposure
- Framework-specific mitigations
- Static analysis tuning
- Dynamic testing setup
- Boundary checks
- Secure coding templates
Module 3. A2 Authentication and Session Management
Secure authentication flows in legacy applications where modern protocols must interoperate with older architectures.
12 chapters in this module
- Session timeout policies
- Secure token generation
- Credential storage
- Multi-factor integration
- Session fixation risks
- Cookie security flags
- Logout mechanisms
- Brute force protection
- Identity propagation
- Federated auth patterns
- Password reset security
- Session regeneration
Module 4. A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
Ensure encryption and handling of sensitive data meet current expectations in systems not originally built for GDPR or CCPA.
12 chapters in this module
- Data classification scheme
- Encryption at rest and transit
- Key management
- Log filtering
- Backup protection
- Data retention
- PII handling
- Database masking
- Form submission security
- Error message sanitization
- Third-party sharing
- Compliance alignment
Module 5. A4 XML External Entities (XXE)
Mitigate XXE risks in ColdFusion and PHP applications processing legacy document formats.
12 chapters in this module
- XML parser risks
- Disabling DTDs
- Safe parsing libraries
- Content-type validation
- File upload handling
- SOAP attack surface
- Document type inspection
- Entity expansion prevention
- Alternative data formats
- Input normalization
- Error feedback
- Remediation testing
Module 6. A5 Broken Access Control
Enforce proper access checks in monolithic applications where role logic was historically weak.
12 chapters in this module
- Vertical privilege escalation
- Horizontal access risks
- URL-based access checks
- Function-level enforcement
- Role mapping
- Session context validation
- Admin interface protection
- Direct object reference
- Wildcard permissions
- Audit trail setup
- Access logging
- Change detection
Module 7. A6 Security Misconfigurations
Address misconfigurations in Apache, PHP, and ColdFusion environments that expose unnecessary attack surface.
12 chapters in this module
- Server banner removal
- Directory listing control
- Default credential checks
- Framework debug mode
- Version exposure
- Unnecessary services
- Error verbosity
- Security headers
- File permissions
- ModSecurity basics
- Caching risks
- Environment segregation
Module 8. A7 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Prevent persistent, reflected, and DOM-based XSS in applications with rich user interaction surfaces.
12 chapters in this module
- Stored XSS patterns
- Output encoding
- Input sanitization
- Content Security Policy
- Framework auto-escaping
- JavaScript risks
- HTML escaping
- URL-based XSS
- Form handling
- Cookie exposure
- Session hijacking
- Testing with payloads
Module 9. A8 Insecure Deserialization
Address deserialization flaws in PHP and ColdFusion apps using object serialization across tiers.
12 chapters in this module
- Object injection
- Magic methods
- Payload detection
- Input validation
- Serialization alternatives
- Integrity checks
- Whitelist validation
- Error handling
- Debug info exposure
- Remote code execution paths
- Logging considerations
- Hardening libraries
Module 10. A9 Using Components with Known Vulnerabilities
Implement processes to detect and remediate vulnerable dependencies in legacy codebases.
12 chapters in this module
- Component inventory
- CVE monitoring
- Patch management
- Version tracking
- Dependency scanning
- Risk scoring
- Backporting fixes
- Vendor disclosure
- Open source audits
- License compliance
- Replacement planning
- Long-term maintenance
Module 11. A10 Insufficient Logging and Monitoring
Improve detection capabilities through logging that supports incident response and audit.
12 chapters in this module
- Log entry content
- Event correlation
- Attack pattern detection
- Failed login tracking
- Admin action logging
- Log storage security
- Retention policies
- SIEM integration
- Alerting thresholds
- False positive reduction
- Audit trail completeness
- Incident reconstruction
Module 12. Integrating OWASP into Development Workflows
Embed OWASP checks into CI/CD pipelines and peer review processes to sustain quality.
12 chapters in this module
- Pre-commit hooks
- Static analysis integration
- Code review checklists
- Onboarding new engineers
- Documentation templates
- Policy update process
- Cross-team alignment
- Training integration
- Metrics tracking
- Feedback loops
- Version control
- Playbook maintenance
How this maps to your situation
- Engineers maintaining PHP and ColdFusion systems
- Teams undergoing internal security audits
- Organizations strengthening compliance posture
- Practitioners preparing for external assessments
Before vs. after
Before
Deliverables require multiple review cycles due to incomplete OWASP alignment and missing validation details
After
First-pass outputs are accurate, complete, and defensible, reducing rework and increasing trust in engineering quality
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 8, 10 hours of self-paced learning, with immediate applicability to current projects.
If nothing changes
Continuing without structured OWASP integration means repeated feedback loops, higher exposure to vulnerabilities, and missed opportunities to demonstrate leadership in secure development.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic web security courses, this program is tailored for senior engineers working in PHP and ColdFusion environments, focusing on practical implementation, not theory. No other course delivers this level of specificity to legacy system security with OWASP alignment.
Frequently asked
Who is this course designed for?
Senior Software Engineers maintaining or modernizing legacy systems built on PHP, Apache, and ColdFusion who need to deliver secure, audit-ready outputs.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this directly to my current projects?
Yes. Each module includes templates and real-world examples applicable to PHP and ColdFusion applications.
$199 one-time. Approximately 8, 10 hours of self-paced learning, with immediate applicability to current projects..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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