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Deeper command of the OWASP security testing framework

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Deeper command of the OWASP security testing framework

Master the methodology behind consistent, repeatable web application security validation

$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 practitioner in infrastructure or security who needs to validate application risks systematically

Who this is not for

Entry-level testers looking for quick scan tools or automated checklists without depth

What you walk away with

  • Map OWASP Testing Guide controls directly to custom test plans
  • Execute targeted security assessments using standardised methodology
  • Produce consistent, defensible findings trusted by developers and auditors
  • Navigate the OWASP framework with full context on control intent and application
  • Integrate findings into remediation workflows with precision

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Understanding OWASP's structure and intent
Learn how the OWASP framework is organized and what each component is designed to achieve in real-world testing scenarios.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Framework overview
  2. Testing scope categories
  3. Control hierarchy
  4. Risk rating logic
  5. Mapping to NIST 800-115
  6. Integrating with dev lifecycle
  7. Version comparison
  8. Customization principles
  9. Stakeholder alignment
  10. Documentation standards
  11. Tooling compatibility
  12. Common misapplications
Module 2. Information gathering and scope definition
Master the first phase of testing: defining boundaries, identifying assets, and collecting intelligence without triggering alarms.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Asset enumeration
  2. Domain mapping
  3. Port scanning tactics
  4. Service fingerprinting
  5. Technology stack detection
  6. API endpoint discovery
  7. Rate limiting avoidance
  8. Passive reconnaissance
  9. Threat modeling input
  10. Scope documentation
  11. Stakeholder sign-off
  12. Boundary validation
Module 3. Configuration and deployment verification
Validate server and application settings against OWASP baseline expectations for secure deployment.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Default configuration checks
  2. Unnecessary services disabled
  3. Secure headers enforcement
  4. Error handling review
  5. Version exposure detection
  6. Directory listing check
  7. File upload restrictions
  8. Backup file exposure
  9. Admin interface protection
  10. Session cookie attributes
  11. TLS configuration validation
  12. Logging completeness
Module 4. Identity management testing
Verify authentication mechanisms align with OWASP best practices for strength and resilience.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Brute force resilience
  2. Account enumeration checks
  3. Password policy strength
  4. Lockout mechanism
  5. Multi-factor implementation
  6. Session timeout settings
  7. Remember me functionality
  8. Password recovery flow
  9. OAuth misconfigurations
  10. Session fixation tests
  11. Token entropy review
  12. Credential stuffing simulation
Module 5. Authentication testing techniques
Assess login systems for weaknesses in implementation and resilience to automated attacks.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Weak password detection
  2. Default credential checks
  3. Session token renewal
  4. Logout functionality
  5. Remember me security
  6. Credential caching review
  7. Login throttling
  8. CAPTCHA effectiveness
  9. MFA bypass attempts
  10. Session timeout validation
  11. Token binding check
  12. Authentication API test
Module 6. Authorization testing methods
Test access controls rigorously to prevent privilege escalation and data leakage.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Vertical privilege tests
  2. Horizontal privilege checks
  3. Insecure direct object references
  4. Role-based access review
  5. Business logic constraints
  6. API endpoint access
  7. File permission validation
  8. Admin function exposure
  9. State transition flaws
  10. Access control matrix
  11. Session context persistence
  12. ACL enforcement checks
Module 7. Session management validation
Ensure session tokens are created, maintained, and destroyed securely across user interactions.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Token randomness
  2. Session fixation tests
  3. Session expiration
  4. Cookie security attributes
  5. Session regeneration
  6. Cross-domain sharing
  7. Logout validity
  8. Concurrent session handling
  9. Session timeout enforcement
  10. Token leakage vectors
  11. Session hijacking simulation
  12. Token invalidation
Module 8. Input validation and injection defenses
Test for vulnerabilities related to untrusted input and improper output encoding.
12 chapters in this module
  1. SQL injection payloads
  2. Blind SQL testing
  3. NoSQL injection
  4. OS command injection
  5. XPath injection
  6. LDAP injection
  7. Email header injection
  8. Log forging
  9. File path traversal
  10. Input sanitization checks
  11. Output encoding review
  12. WAF evasion tactics
Module 9. Error handling and logging practices
Evaluate how applications handle failures and whether logs expose sensitive data.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Error message content
  2. Stack trace exposure
  3. Debug mode detection
  4. Exception handling
  5. Log file permissions
  6. Logging of sensitive data
  7. Log injection
  8. Log rotation settings
  9. Centralized logging
  10. Tamper protection
  11. Audit trail completeness
  12. Incident response readiness
Module 10. Crypto and data protection review
Verify encryption practices meet OWASP standards for data in transit and at rest.
12 chapters in this module
  1. TLS version check
  2. Cipher suite strength
  3. Certificate validation
  4. HSTS enforcement
  5. Key management review
  6. Data classification
  7. Storage encryption
  8. Memory handling
  9. Secure random generation
  10. Crypto algorithm validation
  11. Key rotation policy
  12. Data retention compliance
Module 11. Business logic security assessment
Identify flaws in application workflows that automated scanners miss.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Workflow bypass
  2. Price manipulation
  3. Step skipping
  4. Rate limit abuse
  5. Inventory oversell
  6. Coupon misuse
  7. Access timing flaws
  8. State manipulation
  9. Race condition tests
  10. Input order dependency
  11. Escalation path mapping
  12. Abuse case modeling
Module 12. Reporting and remediation guidance
Transform findings into actionable, prioritized guidance that development teams can implement.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Finding severity rating
  2. Evidence documentation
  3. Reproducibility steps
  4. Impact analysis
  5. Remediation recommendations
  6. Technical context
  7. Developer communication
  8. Executive summary
  9. Remediation validation
  10. Report formatting
  11. Stakeholder distribution
  12. Lessons learned

How this maps to your situation

  • When scoping a new security engagement
  • Before conducting internal audits
  • During vendor risk assessment cycles
  • After infrastructure or application changes

Before vs. after

Before
Security testing guided by experience and tools, but not always aligned to industry-standard methodology
After
Confident, structured assessments using the full OWASP framework as a reference for completeness and credibility

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 12 hours of focused learning, with modular access for just-in-time reference.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic cybersecurity courses, this program focuses exclusively on operational mastery of the OWASP Testing Guide, providing structured, repeatable methodology rather than theoretical concepts.

Frequently asked

How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is this relevant for Linux administrators?
Yes. The course bridges infrastructure security with application testing, especially around deployment, configuration, and access controls.
Will I be able to apply this immediately?
Yes. Each module includes templates and examples you can adapt to current projects right away.
$199 one-time. Approximately 12 hours of focused learning, with modular access for just-in-time reference..

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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