A tailored course, built for your situation
Premium engagement picks with OWASP depth
Go beyond checklist compliance to lead high-impact security initiatives
$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 product designer working at scale in tech-forward environments where security integration elevates design authority
Who this is not for
Entry-level contributors, compliance auditors, or engineers seeking certification prep
What you walk away with
- Lead OWASP-aligned threat modelling sessions with product and engineering peers
- Anticipate security review feedback and shape designs proactively
- Turn OWASP Top Ten insights into prioritized design improvements
- Earn repeat invitations to high-visibility product security conversations
- Deliver artefacts that become reference points across teams
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding OWASP’s role in modern product design
Learn how OWASP integrates into early design phases and shapes secure user flows before engineering begins.
12 chapters in this module
- Origins of OWASP in web application security
- How OWASP differs from ISO 27001 and SOC 2
- Mapping OWASP Top Ten to user journey touchpoints
- Security as a design constraint not a blocker
- When to initiate OWASP review in product lifecycle
- Designing for OWASP without over-engineering
- Common misapplications of OWASP in design phase
- Integrating OWASP into Figma handoffs
- Collaborating with AppSec teams using shared language
- Tracking remediation ownership across functions
- Visualising attack paths in user flows
- From compliance checkbox to design leadership
Module 2. Threat modelling for designers
Adapt threat modelling techniques to visual design workflows and lead sessions without technical overshoot.
12 chapters in this module
- Why designers lead better threat sessions
- Using DFDs to map user data paths
- Identifying trust boundaries in UI layouts
- Mapping STRIDE to interface patterns
- Facilitating cross-functional workshops
- Documenting risks without jargon
- Prioritising fixes by user impact
- Annotating mockups for security clarity
- Integrating findings into design specs
- Linking threat outcomes to roadmap
- Creating traceability to engineering tickets
- Avoiding false positives in early design
Module 3. OWASP Top Ten deep dive for product teams
Translate each OWASP risk category into tangible design decisions and preventive patterns.
12 chapters in this module
- Injection flaws in form design choices
- Broken authentication in onboarding flows
- Sensitive data exposure in error messages
- XML external entities in file upload UX
- Broken access controls in navigation design
- Security misconfigurations in default states
- XSS prevention in rich text rendering
- Insecure deserialization in state management
- Vulnerable components in third-party widgets
- Insufficient logging in user support paths
- CSRF in multi-step transactions
- Server-side request forgery in integrations
Module 4. Designing for secure authentication
Shape login, MFA, and session experiences that meet OWASP standards while preserving usability.
12 chapters in this module
- Passwordless UX and OWASP alignment
- Biometric flow threat modelling
- Login attempt throttling visuals
- Recovery email design and risks
- MFA method selection interfaces
- Session timeout messaging clarity
- OAuth consent screen best practices
- Phishing-resistant design cues
- Credential stuffing mitigation visuals
- Account enumeration prevention
- Trusted device management UI
- Design handoff security annotations
Module 5. Data handling and consent patterns
Use OWASP principles to guide data minimisation and user control design.
12 chapters in this module
- Form field necessity testing
- PII visibility in error states
- Consent layer architecture
- Granular permission designs
- Data deletion UX flows
- Audit log access interfaces
- Third-party data sharing indicators
- Data retention countdowns
- Encryption status indicators
- User data export simplicity
- Data portability workflows
- Shadow data risks in local storage
Module 6. Frontend security by design
Build client-side defences through intentional UI and interaction patterns.
12 chapters in this module
- Input sanitisation indicators
- Output encoding in templates
- DOM XSS prevention visuals
- Content Security Policy messaging
- Secure iframe integration
- JavaScript runtime safeguards
- Third-party script trust signals
- Error handling without data leaks
- Console logging discipline
- Source map access controls
- Bundle integrity notifications
- Frontend runtime monitoring UX
Module 7. API-aware interface design
Anticipate API risks in UI design and collaborate effectively with backend teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Rate limiting UX considerations
- Error code transparency
- Authentication token handling
- Pagination and data exposure
- Filtering injection risks
- Batch operation safeguards
- Webhook configuration UI
- API versioning indicators
- OAuth scope request clarity
- API key lifecycle visuals
- GraphQL depth limiting
- Event subscription controls
Module 8. Secure onboarding and user education
Design initial experiences that reinforce security without friction.
12 chapters in this module
- Security tour timing
- Progressive disclosure of features
- Permission rationale design
- Security nudges vs interruptions
- Password manager compatibility
- Phishing awareness in copy
- Recovery setup prompts
- Trust signal placement
- Security badge interpretation
- Help center integration
- Simulated attack recognition
- Reporting flow accessibility
Module 9. Third-party integration safety
Evaluate and design for embedded content and external services.
12 chapters in this module
- Widget sandboxing visuals
- OAuth consent clarity
- Data sharing disclosures
- Permissions review interfaces
- Third-party uptime indicators
- Content filtering status
- Clickjacking prevention cues
- Referrer policy impact
- Cross-origin messaging
- Embedded form risks
- Privacy policy access
- Revocation UX patterns
Module 10. Security feedback in design systems
Embed OWASP-ready components and guardrails into design libraries.
12 chapters in this module
- Secure default states
- Input validation components
- Authentication component variants
- Error message templates
- Session management patterns
- Audit trail displays
- Consent toggle designs
- Data display masking
- Copy-paste prevention cues
- Secure download workflows
- Privacy policy integration
- Accessibility and security overlap
Module 11. Leading security conversations as a designer
Use OWASP fluency to influence decisions without overstepping role boundaries.
12 chapters in this module
- Framing security as user advocacy
- Using OWASP data in proposals
- Building credibility with AppSec
- Presenting trade-offs objectively
- Documenting design rationale
- Escalating concerns appropriately
- Negotiating secure defaults
- Measuring security UX impact
- Sharing insights across sprints
- Championing secure patterns
- Mentoring junior designers
- Earning strategic project placement
Module 12. From project to practice evolution
Turn individual wins into lasting influence and repeat engagement opportunities.
12 chapters in this module
- Building a security design playbook
- Creating repeatable templates
- Tracking OWASP alignment over time
- Sharing outcomes with leadership
- Presenting case studies
- Scaling secure patterns
- Feedback loop design
- Cross-team collaboration rituals
- Measuring reduction in rework
- Influencing roadmap priorities
- Documentation as leverage
- Becoming the first call
How this maps to your situation
- Preparing for a product audit
- Designing a new user onboarding flow
- Integrating third-party services
- Responding to AppSec findings
Before vs. after
Before
Security feedback arrives late, designs get reworked, and influence stays project-bound.
After
You lead discussions with AppSec, ship secure designs faster, and earn repeat invitations to high-impact initiatives.
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 2 hours per week over 12 weeks, with self-paced access.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic security courses, this is tailored for product designers who need OWASP fluency to lead without technical overload.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Product designers and UX leads who shape applications and want to lead confidently in security conversations.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Do I need a security background?
No. The course is designed for designers who want to speak OWASP fluently without becoming penetration testers.
$199 one-time. Approximately 2 hours per week over 12 weeks, with self-paced access..
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