A tailored course, built for your situation
Direct sign-off authority on OWASP framework decisions
Own the security baseline others align to, no escalations, no compromises, no rework
$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
Senior technical leader influencing secure development outcomes without formal InfoSec title
Who this is not for
Junior developers, auditors without implementation authority, consultants without access to internal deployment lanes
What you walk away with
- Final approval on OWASP control implementation in development sprints
- Documented authority to set secure configuration thresholds for staging environments
- Exemption-granting rights for time-bound security deviations
- First review on third-party penetration testing scopes
- Standing to define internal secure coding standards adopted team-wide
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Defining OWASP scope ownership
Establish clear boundaries for your decision rights in secure development lifecycles using documented OWASP mapping.
12 chapters in this module
- When OWASP ownership begins
- Stakeholder alignment map
- Scope exclusion triggers
- Internal service boundary definition
- Version control for framework adoption
- Release gate dependencies
- Integration with CI pipeline
- Dev team onboarding checklist
- Security champion role definition
- Feedback loop design
- Incident response linkage
- Change advisory thresholds
Module 2. Threat model approval workflow
Own the final review of threat models using OWASP ASVS benchmarks and internal risk posture.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat model submission criteria
- Architecture diagram review
- Data flow validation
- Attack surface scoring
- Trust boundary validation
- Threat actor profiling
- Likelihood impact matrix
- Control gap analysis
- Remediation timeline approval
- Exception justification standards
- Peer review escalation path
- Final sign-off documentation
Module 3. Secure configuration thresholds
Set and enforce secure defaults across environments using OWASP benchmarks as baseline.
12 chapters in this module
- Default deny principle application
- CSP header specifications
- TLS version enforcement
- Session timeout standards
- Error handling rules
- Rate limiting baselines
- Role-based access templates
- Secrets management policy
- Logging verbosity levels
- Environment parity rules
- Container image scanning
- Patch compliance windows
Module 4. Control exemption protocols
Grant time-bound, auditable exceptions to OWASP controls with documented business justification.
12 chapters in this module
- Exemption request format
- Business impact assessment
- Compensating control design
- Time-bound approval windows
- Monitoring requirement mapping
- Stakeholder notification
- Audit trail retention
- Renewal review criteria
- Failure mode documentation
- Incident linkage protocols
- Public disclosure review
- Legal team coordination
Module 5. Penetration testing scope finalization
Approve external test boundaries and rules of engagement using OWASP standards.
12 chapters in this module
- Target system listing
- Out-of-scope clarification
- Authentication handling
- Data handling rules
- Time window definition
- Vendor credential provisioning
- Network access level
- Social engineering limits
- Physical access exclusion
- Reporting format standard
- Executive summary inclusion
- Remediation roadmap linkage
Module 6. Secure coding standard adoption
Define and mandate internal development rules based on OWASP Top 10 and team context.
12 chapters in this module
- Language-specific rule mapping
- Input validation standards
- Output encoding rules
- Error handling expectations
- Authentication flow design
- Session management rules
- Access control logic
- Cryptography usage policy
- Dependency scanning integration
- Code review checklist
- Static analysis thresholds
- Security debt tracking
Module 7. Security acceptance criteria
Set deployment gates using OWASP-derived pass/fail conditions for production release.
12 chapters in this module
- Pre-deployment checklist
- Vulnerability severity thresholds
- Known exploit monitoring
- Third-party library vetting
- Zero-day response plan
- Rollback procedure standard
- Monitoring alert configuration
- Incident trigger definition
- Post-deployment validation
- User impact communication
- Emergency patch protocol
- Vendor escalation path
Module 8. Security champion enablement
Train and certify internal advocates to extend your OWASP decision framework across teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Champion role definition
- Training curriculum outline
- Certification assessment
- Escalation path mapping
- Knowledge transfer sessions
- Mentorship structure
- Performance recognition
- Quarterly review cadence
- Feedback collection method
- Tool access provisioning
- Cross-team collaboration
- Success metric tracking
Module 9. Incident response integration
Link OWASP controls to incident workflows to ensure real-time alignment during breaches.
12 chapters in this module
- Control failure detection
- Alerting threshold definition
- Playbook linkage
- Forensic data retention
- Containment protocol
- Communication chain
- Legal hold procedures
- Post-mortem template
- Blameless review standard
- Remediation tracking
- Framework update triggers
- Stakeholder reporting
Module 10. Compliance artifact generation
Produce auditable evidence of OWASP alignment for internal and external reviewers.
12 chapters in this module
- Policy statement drafting
- Control mapping matrix
- Evidence collection checklist
- Audit trail configuration
- Third-party attestation
- Gap analysis reporting
- Remediation log
- Executive summary format
- Legal department alignment
- External auditor FAQ
- Version history tracking
- Retention period definition
Module 11. Vendor security alignment
Enforce OWASP standards across third-party integrations and service providers.
12 chapters in this module
- Contractual obligation drafting
- Onboarding assessment
- Right-to-audit clause
- Security questionnaire
- Pen test validation
- Compliance reporting
- Incident notification rule
- Data handling review
- Sub-processor vetting
- Exit strategy protocol
- Insurance requirement
- Breach response timeline
Module 12. Framework evolution management
Own the update cycle for OWASP adoption as new threats and versions emerge.
12 chapters in this module
- Version change monitoring
- Impact assessment process
- Stakeholder notification
- Testing environment rollout
- Training update cycle
- Legacy system exemptions
- Rollback contingency
- Adoption tracking
- Feedback integration
- External expert consultation
- Internal champion feedback
- Roadmap communication
How this maps to your situation
- When a new development team starts using OWASP standards
- Before a major third-party integration
- During incident response involving control failure
- When updating security policies for audit readiness
Before vs. after
Before
Waiting for approvals or guidance on security control decisions
After
Final sign-off rights on OWASP-based security implementation and exemption decisions
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: 45 minutes per module , 9 hours total to complete the full course.
If nothing changes
Continuing to defer security decisions risks delays, inconsistent implementation, and lost influence in cross-functional initiatives where security ownership is now expected.
How this compares to the alternatives
Generic security courses teach OWASP concepts; this course grants documented decision authority within your organization using OWASP as the basis.
Frequently asked
How is this different from OWASP certification prep?
This isn’t a certification course. It’s a decision authority builder , you leave with templates and documented rights to make final calls on OWASP implementation.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this work if I don’t have an InfoSec title?
Yes. This is designed for practitioners like you , leading secure delivery from a creative or technical role without formal InfoSec authority.
$199 one-time. 45 minutes per module , 9 hours total to complete the full course..
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