A tailored course, built for your situation
OWASP for Senior Operations Leads at UK-Based Financial Services
Build trusted systems that earn executive confidence and regulatory alignment
$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.
Even strong operational leads get bypassed when security escalations lack clear ownership
The situation this course is for
Critical handoffs, especially in M&A, regulatory reviews, or executive reporting, often default to technical teams with narrow mandates, leaving cross-functional leaders like Lucy to react instead of lead. Without clear authority over OWASP-aligned security controls, trusted decision-making slips to others.
Who this is for
Senior Operations Lead at a UK financial services firm, supporting C-suite executives and managing cross-functional compliance dependencies
Who this is not for
Junior compliance analysts, dedicated penetration testers, or developers focused solely on code-level security fixes
What you walk away with
- Own OWASP Top 10 risk assessments in M&A due diligence packages
- Produce regulator-ready artefacts for DORA and UK GDPR alignment
- Lead pre-emptive security control mapping without technical team dependency
- Receive peer escalations on web app vulnerabilities with documented resolution paths
- Deliver CEO-facing summaries that preempt follow-up questions
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding OWASP in Financial Services Contexts
Ground OWASP principles in UK regulatory expectations and operational risk frameworks.
12 chapters in this module
- Purpose of OWASP in finance
- Linking OWASP to DORA
- UK GDPR implications
- Risk tiers for web apps
- Executive reporting norms
- Common control gaps
- Third-party risk touchpoints
- Integration with SOC 2
- Internal audit expectations
- Control ownership models
- Documentation standards
- Escalation protocols
Module 2. Mapping OWASP Top 10 to Operational Workflows
Apply each OWASP risk category to real finance and HR system interactions.
12 chapters in this module
- Injection flaws in payroll systems
- Broken auth in HR portals
- Sensitive data exposure risks
- XML external entity risks
- Broken access controls
- Security misconfigurations
- XSS in customer interfaces
- Insecure deserialisation
- Vulnerable components
- Insufficient logging
- API security gaps
- Server-side request forgery
Module 3. Documenting Controls for Regulatory Readiness
Build evidence packages that satisfy FCA and PRA expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- DORA Article 29 alignment
- Evidence for penetration tests
- Policy-intent linkage
- Control testing frequency
- Third-party attestation
- Internal sign-off trails
- Risk acceptance registers
- Incident response logs
- Audit trail completeness
- Remediation timelines
- Management oversight
- Reporting thresholds
Module 4. Integrating Security into M&A Due Diligence
Lead security assessments during acquisition phases without relying on external teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Pre-acquisition checklists
- Web app inventory collection
- Vendor risk scoring
- OWASP alignment scoring
- Debt exposure quantification
- Integration roadmap inputs
- Legal team handoffs
- Executive summary drafting
- Control gap documentation
- Remediation planning
- Post-merger audit trails
- Stakeholder alignment
Module 5. Producing Executive Summaries That Prevent Follow-Ups
Anticipate leadership questions with self-contained, evidence-backed briefings.
12 chapters in this module
- CEO-level summary structure
- Risk appetite alignment
- Visual evidence placement
- Control effectiveness indicators
- Exception rationale
- Timebound remediation
- Third-party validation
- Historical trend references
- Benchmarking use
- Escalation triggers
- Ownership clarity
- Next-step guidance
Module 6. Managing Peer Team Escalations
Turn inbound vulnerabilities into structured resolution paths.
12 chapters in this module
- Receiving dev team alerts
- Triage protocols
- Ownership assignment
- Cross-functional comms
- Documentation standards
- Urgency classification
- Executive notification
- Status reporting
- Resolution validation
- Lessons captured
- Template reuse
- Prevention planning
Module 7. Designing Repeatable Review Processes
Create institutional memory through standardised, reusable workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- Monthly control checks
- Quarterly risk reviews
- Automated alert integration
- Checklist versioning
- Team onboarding packs
- Handover documentation
- Audit prep cycles
- Policy update triggers
- Stakeholder comms plans
- Tooling alignment
- Calendar integration
- KPI tracking
Module 8. Building Trusted Vendor Review Tracks
Lead security assessments of SaaS providers without deferring to IT.
12 chapters in this module
- Questionnaire design
- SOC 2 report interpretation
- OWASP alignment checks
- Remediation timelines
- Contractual obligations
- Data location verification
- Pen test evidence
- Incident response clauses
- Exit planning
- Renewal leverage points
- Vendor scorecards
- Executive briefing prep
Module 9. Anticipating Regulator Follow-Ups
Shape documentation to reduce inspection back-and-forth.
12 chapters in this module
- Common FCA queries
- PRA information requests
- Evidence completeness
- Historical decision logs
- Control evolution tracking
- Third-party reliance
- Risk acceptance rationale
- Management sign-off
- Audit trail access
- Response drafting
- Internal review steps
- Final approval
Module 10. Leading Incident Response Without Panic
Manage web app breaches with calm, protocol-driven responses.
12 chapters in this module
- Initial triage steps
- Stakeholder notification
- Legal counsel engagement
- Regulatory reporting
- Public statement prep
- Technical team coordination
- Containment verification
- Root cause analysis
- Remediation planning
- Executive update rhythm
- Post-mortem structure
- Prevention roadmap
Module 11. Developing Internal Training Materials
Scale awareness without relying on external vendors.
12 chapters in this module
- OWASP awareness sessions
- Department-specific examples
- HR system risks
- Finance tool risks
- Phishing simulations
- Reporting procedures
- Role-based modules
- Quiz design
- Completion tracking
- Refresh cycles
- Feedback loops
- Success metrics
Module 12. Sustaining Compliance Across Leadership Changes
Ensure control ownership survives executive transitions.
12 chapters in this module
- Onboarding new CISOs
- Board member education
- Succession planning
- Documentation accessibility
- Control rationale
- Risk appetite evolution
- Audit continuity
- Policy version control
- Stakeholder comms
- Knowledge transfer
- Governance model
- Lessons from past cycles
How this maps to your situation
- M&A due diligence cycles
- Regulatory inspection periods
- Executive reporting windows
- Vendor renewal negotiations
Before vs. after
Before
Security escalations flow laterally or to technical teams, requiring reactive coordination and leaving operational leaders out of early decisions.
After
M&A security reviews, regulator-facing artefacts, and peer escalations route directly to you, with documented processes, proven templates, and executive trust in place.
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 4-6 hours per week over 3 weeks, with modular design allowing self-paced progress.
If nothing changes
Without clear ownership of OWASP-aligned controls, critical work continues to bypass operational leaders, limiting visibility, influence, and career trajectory in regulated environments.
How this compares to the alternatives
Generic OWASP training focuses on developers and code. This course is tailored for cross-functional leaders who need to own risk decisions, produce regulator-ready outputs, and gain trusted escalation status, without technical coding depth.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical?
No. It’s designed for non-engineers who lead operational, compliance, or executive-facing work. You’ll learn how to own OWASP outcomes without writing code.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help with DORA compliance?
Yes. The course integrates OWASP controls into DORA Article 29 requirements, helping you produce evidence for operational resilience audits.
$199 one-time. Approximately 4-6 hours per week over 3 weeks, with modular design allowing self-paced progress..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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