A tailored course, built for your situation
Production-Grade Application Security Programs for Mid-Market Operations
Implement resilient, scalable security frameworks tailored for mid-market environments
$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.
Scaling security without slowing delivery is a growing challenge in mid-market tech operations
The situation this course is for
Organizations are expected to meet enterprise-grade compliance and resilience standards, but without enterprise-scale budgets or headcount. Security initiatives often stall due to misalignment between engineering velocity, operational constraints, and governance requirements.
Who this is for
Technology leaders, operations managers, and compliance officers in mid-market organizations driving secure software delivery and risk-resilient operations
Who this is not for
This is not for consultants selling generic frameworks, academics focused on theory, or engineers working in isolated security roles without cross-functional scope.
What you walk away with
- Design and deploy a production-grade application security program aligned to mid-market realities
- Integrate security seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines without compromising delivery speed
- Map controls to compliance standards such as SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR through automated evidence generation
- Build cross-functional alignment between development, security, and operations teams
- Reduce remediation lag with prioritized, context-aware vulnerability management workflows
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of Production-Grade Application Security
Establish core principles, scope, and success metrics for mid-market environments
12 chapters in this module
- Defining production-grade maturity
- Mid-market constraints and advantages
- Security as an enabler of speed
- Stakeholder alignment model
- Risk tolerance calibration
- Baseline control frameworks
- Compliance landscape mapping
- Security program lifecycle
- Measuring program efficacy
- Common failure modes and mitigations
- Vendor and third-party risk integration
- Roadmap planning for year one
Module 2. Threat Modeling for Real-World Systems
Apply structured threat analysis to prioritized assets and pathways
12 chapters in this module
- Asset criticality assessment
- Data flow mapping techniques
- Attack tree construction
- STRIDE modeling in practice
- Automated diagramming tools
- Integration with sprint planning
- Threat-to-code traceability
- Context-aware risk scoring
- Cross-team validation workshops
- Versioning threat models
- Scaling across portfolios
- Threat model documentation standards
Module 3. Secure CI/CD Pipeline Design
Embed security checks without introducing bottlenecks
12 chapters in this module
- Pipeline architecture patterns
- Pre-commit security hooks
- Static analysis tool selection
- Secrets detection and prevention
- Dependency scanning integration
- Policy-as-code enforcement
- Gate configuration strategies
- Build-time versus runtime controls
- Fail-fast versus fail-safe configurations
- Audit trail generation
- Pipeline performance tuning
- Incident response readiness
Module 4. Vulnerability Management at Scale
Prioritize and resolve findings efficiently across large codebases
12 chapters in this module
- Vulnerability lifecycle stages
- Signal-to-noise ratio optimization
- Contextual risk scoring models
- Automated triage workflows
- Developer-first remediation support
- SLA definition and tracking
- Escape rate analysis
- Tool consolidation strategies
- False positive reduction techniques
- Integration with ticketing systems
- Reporting for leadership
- Continuous feedback loops
Module 5. Policy and Compliance Automation
Translate regulatory requirements into enforceable technical controls
12 chapters in this module
- Control-to-code mapping
- Automated evidence collection
- Compliance dashboard design
- SOC 2 control implementation
- HIPAA technical safeguards
- GDPR data protection requirements
- Audit readiness workflows
- Policy versioning and distribution
- Role-based access enforcement
- Logging and retention standards
- Third-party assessment preparation
- Continuous compliance monitoring
Module 6. Identity and Access Governance
Enforce least privilege and auditability across systems
12 chapters in this module
- Identity lifecycle management
- Role definition frameworks
- Just-in-time access models
- Privileged session monitoring
- Access review automation
- Cross-system entitlement mapping
- Zero trust integration
- Identity provider configuration
- Service account governance
- Emergency access protocols
- User behavior analytics
- Decommissioning workflows
Module 7. Application Security Testing Integration
Operationalize SAST, DAST, and IAST across development workflows
12 chapters in this module
- Tool selection matrix
- Scan scheduling strategies
- Baseline configuration standards
- Finding normalization
- Developer education integration
- Custom rule development
- Container and serverless coverage
- API-specific testing
- Third-party component scanning
- Integration with bug tracking
- Performance impact mitigation
- Test coverage reporting
Module 8. Incident Readiness and Response
Prepare for security events with structured, repeatable processes
12 chapters in this module
- Incident classification schema
- Detection coverage mapping
- Alert triage workflows
- Containment playbooks
- Forensic data preservation
- Communication protocols
- Legal and regulatory reporting
- Post-mortem facilitation
- Blameless culture practices
- Simulation and tabletop exercises
- Toolchain integration
- Response automation
Module 9. Security Awareness and Developer Enablement
Shift security left through targeted education and tooling
12 chapters in this module
- Developer security personas
- In-app learning integration
- Secure coding standards
- On-demand training modules
- Gamification of security tasks
- Feedback loop design
- Security champion programs
- Team-level performance metrics
- Knowledge retention strategies
- Tooling documentation
- Onboarding integration
- Leadership engagement models
Module 10. Third-Party and Supply Chain Security
Extend security standards to vendors and open-source dependencies
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor risk assessment
- Contractual security obligations
- Software bill of materials (SBOM)
- Open-source license compliance
- Dependency update policies
- Security posture validation
- Vendor onboarding workflows
- Continuous monitoring approaches
- Incident coordination agreements
- Exit strategy planning
- API security review
- Third-party audit rights
Module 11. Security Metrics and Executive Reporting
Communicate program effectiveness to leadership and boards
12 chapters in this module
- Key risk indicator selection
- Mean time to detect and respond
- Remediation rate tracking
- Security debt quantification
- Return on security investment
- Benchmarking against peers
- Executive dashboard design
- Narrative storytelling with data
- Risk appetite alignment
- Budget justification frameworks
- Program maturity models
- Strategic roadmap communication
Module 12. Sustaining and Evolving the Program
Ensure long-term relevance and continuous improvement
12 chapters in this module
- Change management principles
- Feedback collection mechanisms
- Quarterly review cycles
- Technology horizon scanning
- Skill development planning
- Team structure optimization
- Budget forecasting
- External benchmarking
- Partner ecosystem development
- Knowledge transfer strategies
- Succession planning
- Program evolution playbook
How this maps to your situation
- Building from ad hoc to structured security practices
- Aligning security with development velocity
- Demonstrating compliance without over-engineering
- Scaling operations without proportional headcount growth
Before vs. after
Before
Security initiatives are reactive, fragmented, and struggle to keep pace with delivery cycles
After
Security is proactive, integrated, and accelerates trust in production systems
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 45, 60 hours total, designed for steady progress over eight weeks with flexible pacing
If nothing changes
Continuing with piecemeal security approaches increases technical debt, complicates compliance, and delays incident response when issues arise, potentially impacting customer trust and operational resilience.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic certification prep or academic security courses, this program focuses on actionable implementation for mid-market constraints, delivering executable frameworks, not just theory.
Frequently asked
Who is this course designed for?
It's built for business and technology professionals shaping application security in mid-market organizations, especially those bridging development, operations, compliance, and leadership roles.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is there a certificate upon completion?
Yes, a certificate of completion is available after finishing all modules and passing the final assessment.
$199 one-time. Approximately 45, 60 hours total, designed for steady progress over eight weeks with flexible pacing.
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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144 chapters·
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