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Modern Application Security Programs for Cross-Functional Teams

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Modern Application Security Programs for Cross-Functional Teams

Build secure, scalable software delivery pipelines with confidence across engineering, security, and business functions

$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.
Application security efforts often stall due to misalignment between development speed and compliance requirements

The situation this course is for

Security teams struggle to keep up with fast-moving development cycles, while engineering resists 'blockers' that slow delivery. The result is inconsistent controls, duplicated efforts, and risk exposure that neither side owns.

Who this is for

Technology leaders, security architects, engineering managers, and compliance professionals driving secure software delivery in complex environments

Who this is not for

Individuals seeking only technical penetration testing skills or certification exam prep without organizational context

What you walk away with

  • Design an application security program aligned with development workflows
  • Establish shared ownership of risk across engineering and security
  • Implement measurable controls that scale with product velocity
  • Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines without slowing delivery
  • Lead cross-functional adoption using change management frameworks

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Foundations of Modern Application Security
Understand the evolution from legacy security models to integrated, development-aligned programs
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining application security in the modern software lifecycle
  2. The shift-left imperative and its organizational implications
  3. Core principles of secure software delivery
  4. Mapping security to business objectives
  5. Common anti-patterns in early-stage AppSec programs
  6. Assessing organizational readiness for change
  7. Stakeholder mapping across engineering and security
  8. Establishing shared language and goals
  9. Benchmarking against industry frameworks
  10. Building the initial cross-functional coalition
  11. Defining success metrics that resonate across teams
  12. Creating the program vision and roadmap
Module 2. Cross-Functional Governance Models
Design governance structures that enable collaboration without bureaucracy
12 chapters in this module
  1. Centralized vs. decentralized security ownership
  2. The platform team model for security enablement
  3. Embedding security champions across product squads
  4. Defining escalation paths and decision rights
  5. Creating lightweight policy frameworks
  6. Aligning with compliance and audit requirements
  7. Operating cross-functional security councils
  8. Facilitating joint planning sessions
  9. Managing conflict between speed and control
  10. Documenting and socializing governance rules
  11. Review cycles and feedback loops
  12. Scaling governance with organizational growth
Module 3. Risk Prioritization and Classification
Implement consistent risk assessment practices across teams
12 chapters in this module
  1. Building a common risk taxonomy
  2. Classifying applications by criticality and exposure
  3. Threat modeling at scale using lightweight methods
  4. Integrating business context into risk scoring
  5. Automating risk assessment inputs
  6. Calibrating risk tolerance across leadership
  7. Handling third-party and open-source dependencies
  8. Managing technical debt with security impact
  9. Prioritizing remediation based on exploitability
  10. Communicating risk to non-technical stakeholders
  11. Maintaining risk registers with ownership
  12. Reviewing and updating classifications quarterly
Module 4. Secure Development Lifecycle Integration
Embed security practices into every phase of development
12 chapters in this module
  1. Mapping security activities to development stages
  2. Requirements gathering with security in mind
  3. Design reviews with architecture sign-offs
  4. Code scanning tool selection and tuning
  5. Pull request policies and guardrails
  6. Automated testing in CI/CD pipelines
  7. Environment hardening and configuration management
  8. Secrets detection and management
  9. Dependency scanning and license compliance
  10. Penetration testing coordination
  11. Release approval workflows
  12. Post-deployment monitoring integration
Module 5. Tooling and Automation Strategy
Select and deploy tools that enhance, not hinder, developer productivity
12 chapters in this module
  1. Evaluating SAST, DAST, and SCA tools
  2. Integrating security tools into IDEs
  3. Reducing false positives through tuning
  4. Centralizing findings with vulnerability management platforms
  5. Automating triage and assignment rules
  6. Building custom tool integrations
  7. Managing tool sprawl and licensing costs
  8. Ensuring tool usability for developers
  9. Monitoring tool effectiveness over time
  10. Creating feedback channels for tool improvement
  11. Scaling tool infrastructure with usage
  12. Documenting tooling standards and onboarding
Module 6. Metrics That Drive Improvement
Measure what matters to demonstrate progress and guide decisions
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining leading vs. lagging indicators
  2. Tracking mean time to detect and remediate
  3. Measuring coverage of security controls
  4. Developer experience with security tooling
  5. Vulnerability backlog trends
  6. Security gate pass/fail rates
  7. Incident reduction over time
  8. Compliance audit findings trend
  9. Security training completion rates
  10. Champion network growth and activity
  11. Cost of secure delivery vs. rework
  12. Reporting dashboards for executive review
Module 7. Training and Enablement Programs
Equip developers and product teams with practical security skills
12 chapters in this module
  1. Assessing skill gaps across engineering
  2. Designing role-specific learning paths
  3. Building hands-on labs and simulations
  4. Delivering just-in-time training
  5. Creating microlearning content
  6. Gamifying security learning
  7. Onboarding new hires with security basics
  8. Running secure coding workshops
  9. Evaluating training effectiveness
  10. Maintaining a knowledge base
  11. Scaling training with automation
  12. Recognizing and rewarding secure behavior
Module 8. Incident Response and Feedback Loops
Turn security incidents into systemic improvements
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining incident severity levels
  2. Activating response teams across functions
  3. Conducting blameless postmortems
  4. Documenting root causes and action items
  5. Sharing lessons across engineering
  6. Updating controls based on findings
  7. Simulating incidents with tabletop exercises
  8. Integrating feedback into development planning
  9. Reducing recurrence of common issues
  10. Improving detection capabilities
  11. Communicating externally when required
  12. Reviewing response effectiveness quarterly
Module 9. Cloud-Native Security Integration
Adapt application security practices for cloud and containerized environments
12 chapters in this module
  1. Securing infrastructure as code templates
  2. Enforcing policy with automated checks
  3. Container image scanning and signing
  4. Runtime protection for microservices
  5. API security in distributed systems
  6. Identity and access management at scale
  7. Network segmentation in cloud environments
  8. Monitoring for anomalous behavior
  9. Compliance in multi-cloud setups
  10. Managing shared responsibility models
  11. Auditing configuration changes
  12. Responding to cloud-specific threats
Module 10. Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk
Extend security practices to vendors, partners, and open-source dependencies
12 chapters in this module
  1. Assessing vendor security posture
  2. Standardizing third-party onboarding
  3. Managing open-source license risks
  4. Monitoring for known vulnerabilities
  5. Establishing software bills of materials (SBOMs)
  6. Enforcing contractual security requirements
  7. Auditing partner environments
  8. Handling compromised dependencies
  9. Building resilient fallback strategies
  10. Collaborating with upstream projects
  11. Disclosing vulnerabilities responsibly
  12. Tracking supply chain maturity
Module 11. Scaling Security Across Organizations
Grow application security efforts from pilot to enterprise-wide impact
12 chapters in this module
  1. Phasing rollout by business unit
  2. Standardizing practices across teams
  3. Managing regional and cultural differences
  4. Supporting mergers and acquisitions
  5. Onboarding new products and platforms
  6. Maintaining consistency with autonomy
  7. Growing the security enablement team
  8. Budgeting for long-term sustainability
  9. Evangelizing success stories
  10. Handling resistance to change
  11. Adapting to new regulatory landscapes
  12. Planning for next-generation challenges
Module 12. Sustaining and Evolving the Program
Ensure long-term relevance and continuous improvement
12 chapters in this module
  1. Conducting annual program reviews
  2. Benchmarking against industry peers
  3. Incorporating emerging threats
  4. Updating policies with technology shifts
  5. Refreshing training content
  6. Rotating security champions
  7. Investing in innovation and experimentation
  8. Balancing compliance with agility
  9. Maintaining executive sponsorship
  10. Celebrating milestones and wins
  11. Documenting institutional knowledge
  12. Planning for leadership transitions

How this maps to your situation

  • You're launching a new application security initiative
  • You're expanding an existing program to new teams
  • You're integrating security into agile or DevOps workflows
  • You're responding to increased regulatory or audit scrutiny

Before vs. after

Before
Security is seen as a bottleneck, teams work in silos, and risk ownership is unclear
After
Security is embedded by design, teams collaborate effectively, and risks are managed proactively

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 60-70 hours of self-paced learning, designed to be completed over 8-12 weeks with practical application between modules.

If nothing changes
Without a structured approach, application security efforts remain reactive, inconsistent, and unable to scale with business growth, leading to increased exposure and operational friction.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic security certifications or tool-specific training, this course provides a holistic, implementation-focused framework for building and operating application security programs in real-world, cross-functional environments.

Frequently asked

Who is this course designed for?
It's built for technology leaders, security architects, engineering managers, and compliance professionals shaping secure software delivery in complex organizations.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is there a certificate upon completion?
Yes, a certificate of completion is issued after finishing all modules and assessments.
$199 one-time. Approximately 60-70 hours of self-paced learning, designed to be completed over 8-12 weeks with practical application between modules..

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

30-day money-back guarantee· 144 chapters· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours
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