A tailored course, built for your situation
Deeper command of the OWASP Top Ten for HR-led technology risk initiatives
Master the framework shaping modern application security standards across global enterprises
$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.
Feeling outside the technical loop when security teams reference OWASP controls?
The situation this course is for
Without direct familiarity with OWASP, even experienced HR partners can find themselves deferring on talent assessments, compliance narratives, or vendor oversight in tech-heavy transformations. The framework is cited constantly, but rarely taught clearly to non-engineers.
Who this is for
Senior HR leader influencing technology risk, compliance, and talent strategy in a global tech environment
Who this is not for
Engineers building OWASP into code, auditors running penetration tests, or developers remediating vulnerabilities
What you walk away with
- Full contextual mastery of all ten OWASP Top Ten the current cycle categories including injection, broken authentication, and security misconfiguration
- Ability to map OWASP controls to workforce planning, vendor selection criteria, and leadership communications
- Structured language to lead discussions with technical teams without over-relying on interpreters
- Templates for converting OWASP guidance into onboarding materials, policy nudges, and audit preparation checklists
- Confident positioning as a bridge between security teams and business leadership
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding OWASP and its role in modern risk governance
Learn why OWASP is the default framework for application security across regulated sectors and how it influences talent, policy, and vendor strategy.
12 chapters in this module
- What OWASP is and why it matters
- History of the Top Ten editions
- OWASP vs NIST and ISO 27001
- How HR teams use the framework
- Common misconceptions clarified
- Regulatory references to OWASP
- Adoption in financial services
- Use in healthcare platforms
- Cloud provider implementations
- Internal audit alignment
- Vendor assessment criteria
- Mapping to leadership expectations
Module 2. A01 Broken Access Control explained
Break down real-world access control failures and how policies can prevent them through identity design and role scoping.
12 chapters in this module
- What is broken access control
- Examples from real breaches
- Session token flaws
- URL-based privilege escalation
- Role-based access limits
- API endpoint exposure
- Testing for weaknesses
- HR role in access reviews
- Onboarding and offboarding
- Vendor access policies
- Audit readiness checklist
- Training intervention points
Module 3. A02 Cryptographic Failures
Identify where encryption standards fail in practice and how procurement and policy shape stronger outcomes.
12 chapters in this module
- When encryption is missing
- Weak cipher implementations
- TLS configuration errors
- Password storage flaws
- Key management risks
- Data at rest exposures
- Cloud storage misconfigurations
- HR’s role in credential policy
- MFA adoption pathways
- Encryption in third-party contracts
- Audit focus areas
- Incident response triggers
Module 4. A03 Injection vulnerabilities
Understand how SQL, command, and script injection occur and how non-technical leaders can influence secure design.
12 chapters in this module
- SQL injection mechanics
- Command injection examples
- LDAP and XPath injection
- Input validation failures
- Developer responsibility
- Secure coding standards
- Penetration test findings
- HR role in developer hiring
- Training curriculum inputs
- Vendor development oversight
- Bug bounty program links
- Communication with CISO teams
Module 5. A04 Insecure Design
Recognize design-level flaws that no code fix can fully resolve and how early-stage influence prevents rework.
12 chapters in this module
- Definition of insecure design
- Missing threat modeling
- Business logic flaws
- Race conditions
- Authentication bypass logic
- Design review checkpoints
- Secure by design principles
- HR in product team shaping
- Incentive structures for security
- Cross-functional design forums
- Vendor contract design gates
- Measuring design maturity
Module 6. A05 Security Misconfiguration
Trace how default settings, verbose errors, and open ports create risk, and how policy can enforce hardening.
12 chapters in this module
- Default credentials
- Unnecessary features enabled
- Error message leaks
- Cloud bucket openness
- Misconfigured headers
- Container security
- Hardening benchmarks
- HR role in onboarding security
- Training for system users
- Vendor configuration standards
- Audit preparation steps
- Checklist for system rollout
Module 7. A06 Vulnerable and Outdated Components
Grasp the supply chain risk of libraries and frameworks and how procurement can enforce hygiene.
12 chapters in this module
- Third-party library risks
- Dependency confusion attacks
- Software bill of materials
- Patch management delays
- Vulnerable JavaScript libraries
- Open source license risks
- SBOM in vendor contracts
- HR role in developer tooling
- Security awareness content
- Leadership communication
- Inventory tracking
- Escalation paths for critical updates
Module 8. A07 Identification and Authentication Failures
Map weak login systems to workforce behavior and understand how policy shapes stronger authentication.
12 chapters in this module
- Brute force vulnerabilities
- Weak password policies
- Account enumeration
- Multi-factor bypass
- Session expiration
- Social engineering paths
- Single sign-on flaws
- HR policy alignment
- Onboarding authentication
- Offboarding access revocation
- Phishing resilience training
- Metrics for login security
Module 9. A08 Software and Data Integrity Failures
See how code integrity is compromised and how oversight can enforce verification.
12 chapters in this module
- Code injection via updates
- CI/CD pipeline compromises
- Deserialization flaws
- Malicious package uploads
- Lack of code signing
- Open source integrity checks
- HR role in tool governance
- Developer onboarding checks
- Security champions programs
- Vendor update validation
- Audit trail expectations
- Incident triage steps
Module 10. A09 Security Logging and Monitoring
Understand detection gaps and how oversight ensures critical events aren’t missed.
12 chapters in this module
- Missing log events
- Insufficient logging detail
- Log storage exposure
- Delayed alerts
- Monitoring blind spots
- SOC team dependencies
- Incident timeline gaps
- HR role in incident response
- Training for event reporting
- Vendor monitoring SLAs
- Audit readiness verification
- Tabletop exercise design
Module 11. A10 Server-Side Request Forgery
Learn how SSRF bypasses network controls and how awareness prevents overexposure.
12 chapters in this module
- SSRF definition and impact
- Internal service exposure
- Cloud metadata access
- Firewall bypass mechanics
- Response redirection
- Cloud configuration risks
- Developer oversight
- HR in cloud role design
- Training for engineers
- Third-party testing
- Audit pathways
- Vendor development standards
Module 12. Applying OWASP across HR and risk programs
Synthesize knowledge into policy templates, talent frameworks, and vendor oversight tools.
12 chapters in this module
- Integrating OWASP into onboarding
- Talent assessment rubrics
- Leadership communication
- Vendor RFP criteria
- Audit preparation kits
- Cross-team workshops
- Incident response input
- Security awareness content
- Metrics for maturity
- Policy update cadence
- Playbook for new systems
- Scaling to regional teams
How this maps to your situation
- When a new regulatory audit is announced
- Before a major system rollout
- During vendor security due diligence
- After a security incident
Before vs. after
Before
Relying on secondhand summaries and technical translators to understand OWASP implications
After
Leading discussions with confidence using precise, source-aligned language and structured follow-up tools
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 3 hours per module, designed for completion over 6 weeks with spaced application.
If nothing changes
Continued reliance on intermediaries slows decision cycles, increases exposure during audits, and limits influence in cross-functional security initiatives.
How this compares to the alternatives
Generic security awareness courses teach broad principles without technical depth. Competitor certifications focus on technical execution, not leadership fluency. This course fills the gap: structured mastery of OWASP for non-engineers who lead risk-informed initiatives.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical?
No. It’s designed for leaders who need command of the framework without writing code or running tests.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I receive a certification?
No. You receive fluency, implementation tools, and a playbook tailored to leadership use cases.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion over 6 weeks with spaced application..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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