A tailored course, built for your situation
Deeper command of the OWASP control framework for secure delivery oversight
Build unshakable authority in application security governance through mastery of the OWASP framework
$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.
Frustration from last-minute security findings that disrupt delivery timelines
The situation this course is for
Teams treat OWASP as a checklist, not a framework, leading to reactive fixes, rework, and eroded trust in delivery leadership
Who this is for
Senior delivery leader owning end-to-end software governance with growing responsibility for security alignment
Who this is not for
Junior project coordinators, developers focused only on coding tasks, or auditors doing compliance checks without delivery context
What you walk away with
- Map OWASP controls to delivery milestones with precision
- Anticipate security review findings before teams write code
- Guide engineering decisions using OWASP's risk-severity hierarchy
- Produce repeatable assurance narratives for leadership and clients
- Own secure delivery architecture conversations from kickoff to sign-off
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding OWASP scope and control taxonomy
Break down the OWASP Top 10 structure, control categories, and how they map to software delivery phases. Learn the exact terminology used in security reviews.
12 chapters in this module
- What OWASP is not
- Control vs finding vs vulnerability
- Mapping layers to SDLC
- Risk severity definitions
- The three core documents
- When to apply which list
- Common misapplications
- Control overlap patterns
- Review cycle timing
- Stakeholder expectations
- Evidence types required
- Framework evolution path
Module 2. Integrating OWASP into delivery planning
Embed OWASP requirements into kickoff, sprint planning, and handoff points. Align security controls with delivery milestones.
12 chapters in this module
- Kickoff checklist items
- Scope boundary setting
- Milestone alignment
- Team role mapping
- Artifact ownership
- Sprint zero actions
- Backlog prioritization
- Definition of ready
- Vendor inclusion rules
- Client expectation setting
- Change control triggers
- Review gate design
Module 3. Control mapping for common application types
Apply OWASP controls to web apps, APIs, mobile, and legacy integrations. Know which controls dominate in each context.
12 chapters in this module
- Web application profile
- API-specific risks
- Mobile app patterns
- Legacy integration gaps
- Cloud-native deviations
- Third-party component rules
- Authentication exceptions
- Data flow boundaries
- Session management
- Input validation depth
- Error handling norms
- Logging expectations
Module 4. Risk scoring using OWASP methodology
Apply the OWASP risk rating model to findings. Differentiate critical vs tolerable gaps using standardized logic.
12 chapters in this module
- Likelihood factors
- Impact dimensions
- Exposure window
- Detectability level
- Threat agent profile
- Security controls present
- Business criticality
- Data classification
- Remediation cost
- Patch availability
- Exploit maturity
- Risk matrix application
Module 5. Building audit-ready assurance narratives
Create clear, evidence-backed narratives that satisfy internal and external reviewers. Structure responses that prevent follow-up loops.
12 chapters in this module
- Narrative structure
- Finding linkage
- Control reference
- Evidence tagging
- Remediation proof
- Compensating controls
- Timeline justification
- Ownership clarity
- Risk acceptance
- Escalation path
- Client-facing summaries
- Version control
Module 6. Leading secure delivery conversations
Frame discussions around OWASP controls without technical overload. Position yourself as the integrator of security and delivery goals.
12 chapters in this module
- Stakeholder language mapping
- Control translation
- Risk framing
- Option presentation
- Trade-off articulation
- Timeline impact
- Budget alignment
- Client communication
- Escalation preparation
- Decision logging
- Sign-off workflow
- Post-mortem input
Module 7. Designing preventive security checkpoints
Insert proactive OWASP-aligned checks into delivery workflows to avoid late-cycle rework.
12 chapters in this module
- Checkpoint placement
- Automated scan rules
- Manual review triggers
- Peer validation
- Toolchain integration
- Finding triage
- Threshold setting
- False positive handling
- Remediation SLAs
- Status reporting
- Bypass controls
- Audit trail creation
Module 8. Managing third-party and vendor security
Apply OWASP expectations to vendors and partners. Enforce compliance without disrupting collaboration.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor assessment scope
- Questionnaire design
- Evidence requirements
- Onboarding checks
- Continuous monitoring
- Subcontractor rules
- Penetration test reviews
- Liability boundaries
- Contract clauses
- Audit rights
- Incident response
- Exit checks
Module 9. Handling OWASP findings during delivery
Respond to findings with structured remediation plans. Avoid delays by pre-defining response paths.
12 chapters in this module
- Finding classification
- Root cause analysis
- Remediation options
- Effort estimation
- Timeline impact
- Stakeholder comms
- Temporary controls
- Risk acceptance
- Re-test planning
- Documentation rules
- Client notification
- Lessons logged
Module 10. Scaling OWASP knowledge across teams
Train and equip delivery teams to integrate OWASP thinking into daily work. Reduce dependency on central experts.
12 chapters in this module
- Training plan design
- Checklist distribution
- Team lead enablement
- Peer review setup
- Knowledge transfer
- Mentor network
- FAQ maintenance
- Common mistake tracking
- Tool access
- Documentation standards
- Feedback loop
- Certification paths
Module 11. Aligning OWASP with ISO 27001 and SOC 2
Map OWASP controls to broader compliance standards. Show how application security supports organizational assurance.
12 chapters in this module
- ISO 27001 overlap
- SOC 2 criteria
- Control grouping
- Evidence reuse
- Audit coordination
- Reporting integration
- Governance alignment
- Policy references
- Certification support
- Cross-framework mapping
- Common control sets
- Unified narrative
Module 12. Building your own OWASP implementation playbook
Assemble a custom, living document that captures your approach to OWASP in delivery contexts.
12 chapters in this module
- Playbook structure
- Control mapping
- Team roles
- Checkpoint design
- Risk scoring
- Narrative templates
- Vendor rules
- Finding response
- Training plan
- Version control
- Stakeholder input
- Continuous update
How this maps to your situation
- Onboarding a new application into secure delivery
- Responding to a client security questionnaire
- Preparing for a third-party penetration test
- Leading a post-incident architecture review
Before vs. after
Before
Reactive coordination of security findings, relying on specialists to interpret OWASP
After
Proactive leadership of secure delivery using deep, actionable command of the OWASP framework
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, designed for completion within 6 weeks while working full-time.
If nothing changes
Continuing to treat OWASP as a compliance hurdle means repeated last-minute fixes, eroded credibility with engineering teams, and missed opportunities to lead on secure delivery architecture.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic OWASP overviews or developer-focused security courses, this program is built for delivery leaders who must govern, not code. It skips tool-specific demos and focuses on decision frameworks, control logic, and assurance narratives that scale across engagements.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Delivery Managers and technical leaders responsible for end-to-end software delivery who need to own security governance without becoming penetration testers.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does this cover OWASP ASVS and ABVS?
Yes, the course includes specific guidance on applying ASVS for applications and ABVS for APIs within delivery contexts.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion within 6 weeks while working full-time..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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