A tailored course, built for your situation
Deeper command of the OWASP framework for secure software delivery
Master the standard that defines modern application security in engineering-first organizations.
$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 when security reviews stall development momentum due to unclear OWASP alignment
The situation this course is for
Teams waste cycles debating which vulnerabilities merit escalation, how deeply to remediate, or whether fixes meet accepted standards. Without mastery of OWASP's structure and intent, even strong engineers second-guess their positioning in cross-functional reviews.
Who this is for
Senior software engineer or platform specialist operating at the boundary of development and security, contributing to secure design patterns and resilience checks in high-output tech environments.
Who this is not for
Entry-level developers, compliance auditors without technical implementation experience, or professionals focused solely on network or perimeter security.
What you walk away with
- Map any application vulnerability directly to its OWASP category and recommended control path
- Lead internal triage discussions with structured reasoning drawn from OWASP’s official guidance
- Produce audit-ready documentation that reflects current OWASP standards
- Differentiate between critical and tolerated risk based on framework-backed thresholds
- Implement repeatable remediation checklists aligned with OWASP’s control hierarchy
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding OWASP's structure and authority
Break down the organization, release cycles, and scope definitions behind OWASP to establish foundational clarity.
12 chapters in this module
- What OWASP is not
- Core projects overview
- Release versioning explained
- Community vs commercial use
- Mapping threats to layers
- Control families defined
- Top 10 vs ASVS vs CRS
- How updates are ratified
- Common misconceptions corrected
- Integrating with SDLC
- Vendor claims vs reality
- Maintaining currency
Module 2. OWASP Top 10 deep dive
Analyze each category in the latest OWASP Top 10 with real exploit examples and mitigation hierarchies.
12 chapters in this module
- Injection variants ranked
- Authentication flaws in APIs
- Misconfiguration patterns
- XML External Entities today
- Broken access control cases
- Security misconfiguration costs
- XSS in modern frameworks
- Insecure deserialization paths
- Using components with known flaws
- Insufficient logging examples
- Cryptographic failures real world
- Server-side request forgery
Module 3. Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS) mapping
Apply OWASP ASVS levels to different application types and compliance needs.
12 chapters in this module
- Level 1 vs Level 2 threshold
- Verification for public apps
- Internal tooling scope
- Authentication controls verified
- Session management checks
- Access control enforcement
- Cryptographic implementation proof
- Malicious input rejection
- Error handling safety
- Data protection in transit
- Configuration audit points
- Deployment integrity
Module 4. Threat modeling with OWASP guidelines
Use OWASP’s methodology to anticipate risks before coding begins.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying trust boundaries
- Data flow diagramming
- Decomposing application layers
- Threat categorization matrix
- STRIDE vs OWASP comparison
- Likelihood scoring rules
- Impact calibration scale
- Control gap identification
- Remediation prioritization
- Review facilitation script
- Stakeholder alignment tactics
- Documentation standards
Module 5. Secure coding standards from OWASP
Integrate OWASP’s secure coding practices into team guidelines and reviews.
12 chapters in this module
- Input validation hierarchy
- Output encoding rules
- Authentication best practices
- Password storage requirements
- Session expiration logic
- Error message safety
- Logging privacy controls
- API key handling
- Dependency scanning integration
- Build-time checks
- Peer review checklist
- Onboarding new developers
Module 6. Integrating OWASP into CI/CD pipelines
Embed OWASP-aligned checks into automated testing and deployment workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- SAST tool selection criteria
- DAST timing and scope
- SCA for open-source risks
- Pipeline gate logic
- Failure classification
- False positive triage
- Remediation ticketing
- Security debt tracking
- Vulnerability scoring alignment
- Reporting to leadership
- Developer feedback loop
- Toolchain compatibility
Module 7. OWASP Cheat Sheet Series mastery
Leverage the full set of practical guidance sheets for immediate implementation.
12 chapters in this module
- Cheat sheet structure
- Secure headers implementation
- Password policy guidance
- Session management script
- Cross-site scripting defense
- CSRF protection patterns
- Clickjacking prevention
- HTTP security headers
- TLS configuration
- File upload safety
- Logging best practices
- API security checklist
Module 8. Web Application Firewall rules using OWASP CRS
Deploy and tune the OWASP Core Rule Set for real traffic protection.
12 chapters in this module
- CRS architecture overview
- Installation methods
- Rule tagging explained
- Anomaly scoring model
- False positive tuning
- Paranoia levels use
- Logging rule triggers
- Custom rule writing
- Version upgrade path
- Performance impact
- Integration with proxies
- Incident response flow
Module 9. Vulnerability disclosure and management
Follow OWASP principles for handling internal and external findings.
12 chapters in this module
- Internal reporting workflow
- Responsible disclosure steps
- Severity classification
- Coordination with vendors
- Public advisory drafting
- Legal considerations
- Stakeholder communication
- Patch release timing
- Zero-day response
- Third-party coordination
- Escalation paths
- Post-mortem documentation
Module 10. Benchmarking security maturity with OWASP SAMM
Use the Software Assurance Maturity Model to assess and improve team practices.
12 chapters in this module
- SAMM version differences
- Business functions defined
- Security practices scored
- Maturity levels interpreted
- Assessment team setup
- Internal audit process
- Gaps prioritization
- Roadmap creation
- Progress tracking
- Executive summary format
- Team-specific adaptation
- External validation
Module 11. Communicating OWASP findings to non-security teams
Translate technical risks into business-impact terms for product and engineering peers.
12 chapters in this module
- Risk communication framework
- Translating CVSS to impact
- Storytelling with incidents
- Creating urgency without alarm
- Mitigation cost framing
- Timeline negotiation
- Ownership assignment
- Status reporting rhythm
- Escalation thresholds
- Stakeholder alignment
- Feedback collection
- Continuous improvement
Module 12. Maintaining OWASP mastery over time
Stay current with evolving threats and guidance without burning out.
12 chapters in this module
- OWASP project monitoring
- Subscription strategy
- Internal knowledge sharing
- Workshop facilitation
- Update integration process
- Training material refresh
- Team skill assessment
- Tool alignment review
- Community participation
- Contribution pathways
- Version change log use
- Archival of old guidance
How this maps to your situation
- Onboarding new developers into secure practices
- Responding to third-party security assessments
- Preparing for internal audits or compliance reviews
- Leading post-incident improvements
Before vs. after
Before
Reactive engagement with security findings, relying on external consultants or generic checklists without deep framework grounding.
After
Proactive leadership on vulnerability assessment and remediation, with confidence in OWASP-aligned decisions and audit-ready documentation.
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 45 minutes per module, designed to fit around active development cycles , total commitment under 10 hours.
If nothing changes
Without mastery of the standard, engineers risk delayed releases, avoidable rework, or inconsistent security posture that undermines trust in production systems.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic security training, this course focuses exclusively on OWASP’s full suite of tools and guidance, structured for practitioners who need actionable mastery, not awareness only.
Frequently asked
Is this course only for security specialists?
No , it's designed for engineers and tech leads who already contribute to secure design and want deeper command of the de facto standard.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help with compliance audits?
Yes , you'll learn how to generate documentation that aligns with OWASP standards, often requested in technical due diligence.
$199 one-time. Approximately 45 minutes per module, designed to fit around active development cycles , total commitment under 10 hours..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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