A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for Senior Project Managers in Technical Consulting
Build authority in application security oversight through structured implementation of OWASP standards
$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.
Project managers stuck between delivery pressure and unspoken security escalations
The situation this course is for
Overlooked in design reviews despite leading delivery, forced to retrofit timelines when findings emerge late, or sidelined in vendor risk decisions despite managing the engagement
Who this is for
Senior Project Manager in a technical consulting or systems integration firm who leads teams delivering software or cloud solutions and wants greater influence over security and compliance decisions without transitioning to a dedicated security role
Who this is not for
Dedicated AppSec engineers, CISOs, or developers writing code, this is not a technical implementation course for hands-on penetration testing or tool configuration
What you walk away with
- Own the OWASP Top 10 alignment gate in project onboarding
- Documented workflow for approving or escalating CVSS-rated findings
- Framework-backed checklist for vendor security review pre-qualification
- Authority to halt phase-gate progression based on unresolved OWASP controls
- Trusted reference playbook for client-facing security assurance discussions
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introducing OWASP in the Project Lifecycle
Understand how OWASP integrates across pre-sales, onboarding, and planning phases without requiring technical coding knowledge. Focus on decision points where project leadership shapes security outcomes.
12 chapters in this module
- Project manager's role in secure delivery
- OWASP vs NIST CSF vs CIS Controls
- Security touchpoints in client proposals
- Threat modeling timing gates
- Client risk tolerance assessment
- Vendor selection guardrails
- Phase-gate security criteria
- Stakeholder mapping for AppSec
- Control ownership definitions
- Risk acceptance documentation
- Escalation paths for findings
- Security milestone tracking
Module 2. OWASP Top 10 for Non-Technical Leaders
Translate OWASP’s Top 10 into business impact terms, enabling confident oversight without needing to interpret code or exploit mechanics. Learn to ask the right questions at design and QA stages.
12 chapters in this module
- Injection risks in client requirements
- Broken authentication oversight
- Sensitive data exposure red flags
- Misconfiguration warning signs
- Access control review points
- Security logging expectations
- Cryptographic failure indicators
- Vulnerability scanning timing
- Software integrity checks
- Server-side request forgery
- XXE risk awareness
- Business logic gaps
Module 3. Integrating OWASP into Project Charters
Embed OWASP compliance requirements into charter documentation, ensuring security is a funded, scheduled component from initiation, not an afterthought.
12 chapters in this module
- Charter security clause templates
- Budgeting for pentest cycles
- Milestone-based security gates
- Client sign-off language
- Scope exclusion documentation
- Risk register integration
- Security RACI setup
- QA cycle coordination
- DevOps handoff checklist
- Compliance evidence planning
- Audit readiness timing
- Client escalation protocols
Module 4. Vendor Risk Oversight Using OWASP
Assess third-party vendors and subcontractors using OWASP-based criteria, allowing informed go/no-go decisions on partnerships and integrations.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor security questionnaire
- Pre-qualification scoring
- OWASP alignment verification
- Subcontractor oversight
- Penetration test evidence
- Code review expectations
- API security review
- Authentication integration
- Data handling policies
- Incident response SLAs
- Contractual liability terms
- Exit strategy compliance
Module 5. Threat Modeling Facilitation for Teams
Lead threat modeling sessions using structured OWASP frameworks, even without a security background, to ensure risks are surfaced early and tracked.
12 chapters in this module
- Session preparation checklist
- Stakeholder invitation list
- Architecture diagram review
- Data flow mapping
- Trust boundary identification
- Threat categorization
- Likelihood vs impact scoring
- Mitigation tracking
- Ownership assignment
- Session documentation
- Follow-up cadence
- Client reporting format
Module 6. Control Validation and Evidence Collection
Oversee control validation tasks and evidence collection without performing them, ensuring audits pass based on existing project outputs.
12 chapters in this module
- Evidence requirements list
- QA team coordination
- Test case validation
- Finding closure proof
- Version control checks
- Patch deployment logs
- Change management records
- Access review reports
- Pen test summary reports
- Remediation tracking
- Compliance sign-off
- Audit package assembly
Module 7. Security Gate Management
Implement and enforce security gates at key project transitions, giving you formal authority to delay progression until risks are addressed.
12 chapters in this module
- Gate timing definitions
- Approval authority matrix
- Risk exception process
- Escalation procedures
- Client communication plan
- Documentation requirements
- Audit trail maintenance
- Timeline impact analysis
- Stakeholder alignment
- Gate bypass protocols
- Post-gate review
- Lessons learned update
Module 8. Client-Facing Security Assurance
Build credibility with clients by confidently discussing OWASP alignment, security posture, and risk management during delivery reviews and steering committees.
12 chapters in this module
- Assurance narrative structure
- Executive summary drafting
- Risk communication tactics
- Client Q&A preparation
- Third-party report sharing
- Compliance evidence packages
- Security metric reporting
- Incident response readiness
- Audit readiness status
- Remediation progress
- Future roadmap
- Client confidence building
Module 9. Incident Response Coordination
Coordinate incident response activities during security events, ensuring project continuity and compliance with reporting obligations.
12 chapters in this module
- Event detection awareness
- Initial assessment steps
- Internal reporting chain
- Client notification process
- Timeline documentation
- Legal and regulatory reporting
- Remediation task tracking
- QA validation cycle
- Post-mortem facilitation
- Process improvement update
- Client communication
- Reputational risk handling
Module 10. OWASP Compliance Reporting
Generate clear, concise compliance reports that demonstrate OWASP adherence to internal and external stakeholders.
12 chapters in this module
- Report audience analysis
- Executive summary drafting
- Finding trends overview
- Remediation status
- Control effectiveness
- Risk heatmap
- Client-specific insights
- Audit readiness status
- Future recommendations
- Stakeholder distribution
- Version control
- Retention policy
Module 11. Continuous Improvement and Feedback
Establish feedback loops from audits, pentests, and client reviews to improve future project security performance.
12 chapters in this module
- Post-audit review process
- Client feedback integration
- Pentest finding analysis
- Process update planning
- Team training needs
- Tooling improvement
- Control refinement
- Benchmarking performance
- Lessons learned sessions
- Knowledge sharing
- Policy updates
- Version tracking
Module 12. Sustaining Authority and Influence
Maintain and expand your security oversight role by formalizing practices and creating reusable assets that outlive individual projects.
12 chapters in this module
- Playbook documentation
- Template standardization
- Onboarding training
- Cross-project adoption
- Leadership visibility
- Success story sharing
- Internal recognition
- Mentorship opportunities
- Policy contribution
- Framework evolution
- Client reference use
- Role expansion path
How this maps to your situation
- Project initiation with new client
- Mid-cycle vendor integration
- Pre-release security gate
- Post-audit improvement
Before vs. after
Before
Security decisions happen around you, findings emerge late, approvals bypass your input, and client questions fall outside your scope.
After
You own specific security governance gates, vendor intake, threat modeling sign-off, and phase progression, expanding your authority within your existing role.
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, with flexible pacing. Designed for integration into real project cycles.
If nothing changes
Continuing to treat security as a separate track means recurring timeline disruptions, diminished client trust, and missed opportunities to lead beyond delivery logistics.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic OWASP training focused on technical implementers, this course is structured specifically for senior project managers who need to influence security outcomes without becoming technical experts.
Frequently asked
Do I need a security certification to benefit from this course?
No. This course is designed for project leaders without technical security backgrounds. It focuses on governance, oversight, and decision authority, not hands-on implementation.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me get promoted?
This course expands your sphere of influence within your current role, specifically in security-critical decisions, making your contributions more visible and defensible, which often precedes formal advancement.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, with flexible pacing. Designed for integration into real project 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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144 chapters·
Hand-built playbook included·
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