A tailored course, built for your situation
Deeper Command of the OWASP Top Ten Framework
Master the most widely adopted web application security standard with precision, confidence, and immediate applicability to complex engagement lifecycles.
$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 engagement and delivery leads overseeing technical implementations where application security frameworks influence outcomes, especially in cloud and SaaS environments.
Who this is not for
This is not for entry-level developers or auditors looking for checkbox compliance. It’s for leaders who must interpret, apply, and defend security standards across stakeholder groups.
What you walk away with
- Full command of all ten OWASP risk categories with real-world exploit examples and mitigation patterns
- Ability to map OWASP controls directly to architecture decisions and code review checkpoints
- Confident articulation of risk severity and business impact during cross-functional reviews
- A personal reference playbook with annotated threat models and response templates
- Faster resolution of security gates in delivery timelines by preempting common findings
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introduction to OWASP and Its Strategic Role
Establish context for OWASP as the global benchmark for web application security, its evolution, and why it matters in enterprise delivery.
12 chapters in this module
- What OWASP is and why it dominates
- How OWASP influences audits and contracts
- Key differences from ISO and NIST
- The role of community in shaping updates
- OWASP vs regulatory expectations
- Mapping OWASP to business risk
- Common misconceptions clarified
- Lifecycle relevance in agile delivery
- Integration with DevSecOps
- Vendor assessments using OWASP
- Where OWASP fits in Oracle-led engagements
- Setting expectations with stakeholders
Module 2. Injection Flaws Deep Dive
Master SQL, OS, and LDAP injection risks with concrete examples, detection methods, and coding-level mitigations.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding injection anatomy
- SQL injection: real exploit paths
- Detecting blind SQLi patterns
- Input validation myths
- Prepared statements explained
- ORM protection limits
- Error handling leaks
- Second-order injection risks
- Logging without exposure
- Code review checklist
- Testing with safe payloads
- Architectural safeguards
Module 3. Broken Authentication Patterns
Analyze flaws in session management, credential recovery, and identity flow that lead to account takeover.
12 chapters in this module
- Session fixation explained
- Weak logout implementations
- Credential stuffing risks
- Multi-factor bypass paths
- Password policy gaps
- Brute force protections
- Session timeout best practices
- Token entropy strength
- Remember me vulnerabilities
- OAuth misconfigurations
- Biometric pitfalls
- Replay attack prevention
Module 4. Sensitive Data Exposure
Identify where data leaks occur and how to enforce protection across storage, transmission, and memory.
12 chapters in this module
- Data classification fundamentals
- Inadequate encryption in transit
- Weak cipher suites still in use
- Hardcoded secrets in repos
- Memory dumps exposing PII
- Backup data exposure risks
- Client-side storage dangers
- Logging sensitive fields
- TLS termination flaws
- Key management oversights
- Masking vs encryption
- Data residency conflicts
Module 5. XML External Entities (XXE)
Understand parser-level risks and how outdated XML processing leads to server access.
12 chapters in this module
- What XXE actually exploits
- Legacy parser vulnerabilities
- File read via entity expansion
- Blind XXE detection
- Defending with parser settings
- Disabling DTDs safely
- Alternative data formats
- Server-side request forgery link
- Log file ingestion risks
- Microservice parser chains
- Input sanitization limits
- Secure coding patterns
Module 6. Broken Access Control
Explore missing or misconfigured permissions that allow users to access unauthorized functionality.
12 chapters in this module
- IDOR: real-world examples
- Forced browsing risks
- Direct object reference flaws
- Privilege escalation paths
- Role-based vs attribute-based gaps
- Insecure API endpoints
- Frontend-only enforcement
- Access logging gaps
- Wildcard permission risks
- Vertical vs horizontal escalation
- Testing access boundaries
- Designing defense-in-depth
Module 7. Security Misconfiguration
Uncover common oversights in defaults, headers, and environment setup that expose systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Default credentials in production
- Unnecessary services running
- Verbose error messages
- CORS misconfigurations
- Missing security headers
- Debug mode in live systems
- Cloud bucket permissions
- Container image risks
- Overly permissive APIs
- Version disclosure leaks
- Automated scanning gaps
- Hardening checklists
Module 8. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Master reflected, stored, and DOM-based XSS variants and their impact on user trust.
12 chapters in this module
- Reflected XSS mechanics
- Stored XSS in user content
- DOM-based injection paths
- JavaScript context rules
- Encoding vs escaping
- CSP policy essentials
- Sanitization libraries
- User input echo risks
- Third-party script dangers
- Session hijacking via XSS
- Mutation-based payloads
- Content filtering bypasses
Module 9. Insecure Deserialization
Learn how object reconstruction can lead to remote code execution and privilege escalation.
12 chapters in this module
- What deserialization actually does
- Magic methods exploitation
- Gadgets chain construction
- Java deserialization risks
- Python pickle dangers
- JSON deserialization myths
- Input validation blind spots
- Signature verification need
- Logging object dumps
- Remote code execution path
- Memory corruption links
- Mitigation through design
Module 10. Using Known Vulnerable Components
Detect and manage third-party libraries with published flaws that compromise entire applications.
12 chapters in this module
- Open source license risks
- Vulnerable dependency trees
- Software bill of materials
- Automated scanning tools
- Patch latency dangers
- End-of-life component use
- Transitive dependency risks
- Zero-day preparedness
- Vendor disclosure processes
- Prioritizing fix effort
- Architectural debt tradeoffs
- SBOM integration
Module 11. Insufficient Logging and Monitoring
Understand how poor telemetry enables attackers to operate undetected.
12 chapters in this module
- Log forgery techniques
- Event suppression risks
- Missing authentication logs
- Failed login tracking
- Session anomaly detection
- Log retention policies
- Centralized logging gaps
- SIEM integration flaws
- Incident response readiness
- Attacker dwell time
- Forensic trail completeness
- Automated alert tuning
Module 12. Applying OWASP Command in Practice
Turn knowledge into influence by leading reviews, shaping designs, and documenting decisions.
12 chapters in this module
- Building your OWASP reference guide
- Creating engagement checklists
- Pre-review alignment tactics
- Facilitating threat modeling
- Documenting risk exceptions
- Presenting findings confidently
- Aligning development timelines
- Vendor negotiation leverage
- Audit preparation shortcuts
- Training junior team members
- Updating internal standards
- Measuring improvement over time
How this maps to your situation
- Leading security review meetings
- Responding to auditor findings
- Onboarding new development teams
- Negotiating scope with clients
Before vs. after
Before
Relying on security SMEs to interpret findings and justify mitigations, often reacting late in the cycle.
After
Leading secure design conversations with confidence, anticipating issues early, and owning OWASP alignment end to end.
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 practitioners to complete alongside delivery cycles.
If nothing changes
Continuing to depend on others for OWASP interpretation increases delivery friction, extends timelines, and limits influence on critical architecture decisions.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike general cybersecurity courses, this program focuses exclusively on mastery of the OWASP Top Ten with decision-level detail, real-world examples, and direct application to enterprise engagement leadership.
Frequently asked
Who is this course designed for?
Senior engagement leads, delivery managers, and technical advisors who must interpret, apply, and defend application security standards across teams and clients.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does this cover compliance requirements?
It enables compliance through deep understanding, but the focus is on practical mastery of OWASP, not just meeting checkboxes.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for practitioners to complete alongside delivery cycles..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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