A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering OWASP for Senior Program Leaders in High-Efficiency Tech Environments
Turn application security oversight into visible leadership impact
$199 one-time
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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.
Security reviews slowing innovation? Not when leadership speaks the same language as engineering.
The situation this course is for
Program leaders are caught between accelerating delivery and rising security scrutiny. Defaulting to compliance checklists creates delays and erodes trust. The best outcomes come from leaders who speak OWASP fluently, not to police, but to guide.
Who this is for
Senior program leaders in high-velocity tech environments who influence security outcomes without owning the codebase.
Who this is not for
Individual contributors focused only on technical execution, or security analysts running point checks.
What you walk away with
- Recognized as the go-to leader for OWASP-informed program decisions
- Anticipate auditor and security team questions before they’re raised
- Lead cross-functional teams with confidence when security timelines clash with delivery
- Produce clear, defensible narratives for compliance touchpoints
- Strengthen executive credibility by aligning security posture with program velocity
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Why OWASP Matters for Non-Security Leaders
Understand how OWASP principles are now embedded in program delivery expectations, especially in fast-scaling environments. Learn to recognize when OWASP alignment becomes a leadership differentiator, not just a technical checkbox.
12 chapters in this module
- How OWASP shapes modern application risk frameworks
- The program leader's role in proactive security alignment
- Why delivery velocity depends on early OWASP integration
- Common misconceptions about security and program leadership
- Linking OWASP tenets to engineering team accountability
- Security debt as a program management concern
- How OWASP differs from compliance checklists
- The rise of developer-led security decision making
- Understanding OWASP Top 10 from a leadership lens
- When to escalate versus when to resolve internally
- Building credibility with security engineering teams
- OWASP as a common language across functional silos
Module 2. Mapping OWASP Tenets to Program Milestones
Align OWASP principles with key delivery phases without slowing progress. This module teaches how to embed security signals into existing program gates and sprint reviews.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying critical path phases for OWASP input
- Integrating OWASP checkpoints into sprint planning
- Adapting OWASP for agile and continuous deployment cycles
- Creating lightweight documentation that satisfies auditors
- Working with engineering leads to pre-bake OWASP feedback
- Anticipating OWASP review outcomes based on code patterns
- OWASP alignment in CI/CD pipeline design
- Managing dependencies that trigger OWASP flags
- Documenting decisions that resolve OWASP findings
- Using OWASP to reduce rework in staging environments
- Timing security validation against feature launches
- OWASP and user data handling in early design phases
Module 3. Speaking OWASP Fluently Without Being Technical
Gain the ability to engage security teams with confidence using the right terminology and expectations, even without a developer background.
12 chapters in this module
- Core OWASP terms every program leader should know
- How to ask insightful questions during security standups
- Translating developer findings into program updates
- Avoiding jargon traps while maintaining credibility
- When to request deeper analysis from security teams
- Presenting OWASP findings to non-technical stakeholders
- Building trust through consistent security language
- Common OWASP misunderstandings between teams
- How to guide teams toward OWASP compliance without dictating fixes
- OWASP risk levels and what they mean for delivery timelines
- Facilitating OWASP discussions without moderating
- Documenting OWASP alignment for external reviewers
Module 4. Leading Through Security Review Cycles
Navigate internal and external security reviews with confidence by preparing teams and artifacts ahead of time. This module focuses on the leadership behaviors that reduce friction.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding the OWASP review lifecycle stages
- Preparing teams for security audit readiness
- Common OWASP findings and how to preempt them
- How to interpret OWASP reports for program impact
- Coordinating responses across engineering and product
- Managing timelines when OWASP issues emerge late
- Facilitating resolution meetings with clear ownership
- Documenting remediation plans that satisfy reviewers
- When to involve external assessors
- Using past OWASP findings to improve future planning
- OWASP and regulatory expectations for public companies
- How to communicate OWASP delays without losing trust
Module 5. Building Trust Across Security and Delivery Teams
Reduce friction between engineering and security by establishing your role as a bridge, not a bottleneck.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying friction points in OWASP implementation
- Creating shared ownership of security outcomes
- Facilitating joint planning for OWASP compliance
- Recognizing security contributions in team updates
- Encouraging proactive OWASP feedback from developers
- Building psychological safety around security findings
- Handling OWASP escalations without blame
- Rewarding early identification of security risks
- Developing cross-functional OWASP playbooks
- Running effective OWASP sync meetings
- Balancing delivery pressure with security rigor
- Documenting collaboration wins for leadership visibility
Module 6. Designing OWASP-Aligned Program Governance
Incorporate OWASP principles into program governance models to enhance credibility and reduce last-minute surprises.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining OWASP roles and responsibilities in programs
- Integrating OWASP into program risk registers
- OWASP considerations in vendor and partner onboarding
- Creating governance dashboards with security metrics
- Reporting OWASP progress to senior leaders
- OWASP and incident response planning alignment
- Designing program checkpoints that include security
- Using OWASP to strengthen internal audit readiness
- OWASP and data privacy framework alignment
- Security champion programs and how to support them
- OWASP in post-launch review processes
- Updating governance models based on OWASP trends
Module 7. Anticipating OWASP Audit Findings
Develop the foresight to predict likely OWASP findings based on team structure, delivery patterns, and technology choices.
12 chapters in this module
- Patterns that trigger OWASP Top 10 issues
- How team structure influences OWASP risk exposure
- Project complexity as a predictor of OWASP findings
- Code reuse and third-party libraries in OWASP context
- OWASP red flags in sprint velocity trends
- Common blind spots in automated security testing
- Documenting assumptions that lead to OWASP gaps
- Using historical data to predict OWASP outcomes
- OWASP and API security trends
- OWASP implications of rapid prototyping
- Security test coverage metrics that matter
- OWASP readiness based on team onboarding patterns
Module 8. Guiding Teams Through OWASP Remediation
Lead effective remediation efforts without taking over technical work. Focus on process, accountability, and communication.
12 chapters in this module
- Prioritizing OWASP findings based on business impact
- Assigning ownership for remediation tasks
- Tracking progress without micromanaging
- Facilitating cross-team remediation efforts
- Communicating OWASP status to stakeholders
- Balancing remediation with ongoing delivery
- Escalation paths for stalled OWASP fixes
- Documenting resolution for audit purposes
- Using templates to standardize remediation reporting
- OWASP and patch management timelines
- Validating fixes with minimal overhead
- Lessons learned from past OWASP remediation cycles
Module 9. OWASP in Mergers and Integrations
Apply OWASP principles to integration planning when merging systems, teams, or codebases , critical in high-efficiency environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Assessing OWASP maturity in acquired teams
- Integrating OWASP standards across different engineering cultures
- OWASP risks in legacy system integration
- Harmonizing OWASP practices post-acquisition
- Onboarding teams to company-specific OWASP expectations
- Documenting OWASP alignment in integration playbooks
- Security testing in merged environments
- OWASP and data migration planning
- Timeline impacts of OWASP remediation in integrations
- Leadership visibility during OWASP integration efforts
- OWASP training for new team members
- Creating unified OWASP accountability models
Module 10. OWASP and Executive Communication
Translate technical OWASP findings into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
12 chapters in this module
- Distilling OWASP reports for executive consumption
- OWASP risk in the context of business objectives
- Communicating remediation timelines to business leads
- OWASP and customer trust narratives
- When to escalate OWASP issues to leadership
- Framing OWASP investments as enablers, not costs
- OWASP in quarterly business reviews
- Using OWASP to demonstrate proactive risk management
- OWASP and investor relations considerations
- OWASP messaging for internal comms
- Balancing transparency and reassurance
- OWASP and brand reputation protection
Module 11. Scaling OWASP Across Programs
Extend OWASP fluency beyond your immediate team to influence broader organizational practices.
12 chapters in this module
- Creating reusable OWASP guidance for other teams
- Mentoring other program leads on security alignment
- Standardizing OWASP documentation formats
- Building internal communities of practice
- Sharing OWASP lessons across business units
- OWASP and knowledge transfer planning
- Developing internal OWASP champions
- Scaling OWASP training across engineering orgs
- Templatizing OWASP integration for new projects
- OWASP and cross-functional alignment incentives
- Metrics for measuring OWASP adoption
- OWASP maturity models for program leaders
Module 12. Your OWASP Leadership Playbook
Synthesize everything into a personalized implementation plan that reflects your program’s structure, risk profile, and delivery goals.
12 chapters in this module
- Assessing your current OWASP leadership posture
- Identifying high-impact leverage points
- Creating a 90-day OWASP leadership roadmap
- Integrating OWASP into your program calendar
- Building stakeholder alignment on OWASP priorities
- Documenting your personal OWASP playbook
- OWASP communication templates for recurring use
- Tracking your leadership impact on security outcomes
- OWASP and personal brand development
- Positioning yourself for security-adjacent roles
- OWASP as a differentiator in leadership reviews
- Continuously evolving your OWASP fluency
How this maps to your situation
- Efficiency pressure at Meta
- Senior program leadership role
- Cross-functional delivery environment
- Security and compliance integration
Before vs. after
Before
OWASP feels like a technical hurdle managed by others.
After
You lead with clarity, confidence, and visible impact when OWASP issues arise.
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 90 minutes per week over 4 weeks, with flexible access for on-demand review.
If nothing changes
Without proactive OWASP fluency, program leaders risk being bypassed during critical security decisions, losing influence just as their role becomes more visible.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic cybersecurity courses, this program focuses exclusively on the leadership behaviors and decision points that elevate program leads in high-velocity environments.
Frequently asked
Do I need a technical background to benefit from this course?
No. The course is designed for program leaders who influence outcomes without writing code. It focuses on decision-making, communication, and governance around OWASP.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is the OWASP framework updated in the course?
Yes. The course reflects the latest OWASP Top 10 and associated guidance, with updates delivered annually.
$199 one-time. Approximately 90 minutes per week over 4 weeks, with flexible access for on-demand review..
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