A tailored course, built for your situation
Reference of choice on cross-functional secure software delivery with NIST SSDF
Become the practitioner other teams request when shipping secure, compliant software
$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.
Being overlooked when secure delivery escalations happen, despite deep technical work
The situation this course is for
High-performing engineers often do the heaviest lifting in secure software delivery but remain invisible in escalation paths and cross-functional planning. Their contributions stay embedded in code, not elevated in practice. When secure delivery bottlenecks emerge, teams default to formal roles, not informal experts, leaving strong individual contributors under-leveraged.
Who this is for
Senior individual contributor in software engineering at a high-growth tech firm, working at the intersection of code, compliance, and cross-team coordination
Who this is not for
Managers seeking team-wide compliance tooling, junior developers learning secure coding basics, or executives wanting board-level risk summaries
What you walk away with
- Own the secure software delivery narrative across engineering and security functions
- Produce repeatable, source-backed artefacts that survive team turnover
- Become the named reference on secure delivery escalations and peer reviews
- Ship working NIST SSDF-aligned implementations in under two sprint cycles
- Document and socialize a personal playbook that attracts cross-functional pull
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Secure software delivery in modern engineering orgs
Understand how NIST SSDF aligns with agile delivery and DevOps culture. Learn where secure delivery creates leverage across teams.
12 chapters in this module
- The shift from compliance as gate to enabler
- Where NIST SSDF fits in CI CD pipelines
- Engineering roles in secure software delivery
- Common friction between devs and auditors
- Case study top quartile teams ship
- Mapping roles to SSDF practices
- Secure delivery as a collaboration surface
- Why timing beats checklists
- How documentation accelerates velocity
- Real world vs theoretical frameworks
- Balancing agility and audit readiness
- First signals of delivery risk
Module 2. NIST SSDF foundation and structure
Break down the NIST SSDF into actionable components. Internalize the logic and flow so you can apply it without referencing the document.
12 chapters in this module
- Overview of the four SSDF pillars
- Secure by design fundamentals
- Secure by default explained
- Secure supply chain essentials
- Understanding practice levels
- Mapping practices to sprints
- The role of automation
- Ownership models for SSDF
- Common implementation gaps
- How regulators use SSDF
- Internalizing the framework cold
- Sources for deeper mastery
Module 3. Building your secure delivery playbook
Create a personal reference system for secure software practices. Turn experience into reusable assets.
12 chapters in this module
- What makes a playbook stick
- Template structure for clarity
- Versioning across teams
- Including rationale not just rules
- How to cite controls efficiently
- Making it searchable
- Examples from top practitioners
- Integrating peer feedback
- Keeping it lightweight
- Updating without friction
- Sharing without overexposure
- Socialization paths
Module 4. Operationalizing SSDF in agile teams
Embed secure practices into sprint planning, code reviews, and standups without slowing velocity.
12 chapters in this module
- Integrating SSDF into backlog grooming
- Sprint zero for secure features
- Checklists that don’t slow devs
- Code review annotations
- Automated policy guards
- Pre mortem on new features
- Handling tech debt securely
- Pairing devs with sec engineers
- Metrics that matter
- Velocity vs completeness tradeoffs
- Team health signals
- When to escalate
Module 5. Cross-functional alignment patterns
Lead alignment between engineering, security, product, and compliance without formal authority.
12 chapters in this module
- Building credibility across functions
- Speaking audit language fluently
- Mapping dependencies clearly
- Facilitating joint workshops
- Running pre-audit syncs
- Escalation paths for blockers
- Negotiating secure enough
- Influencing without mandate
- Documenting consensus
- Managing conflicting priorities
- Speed bumps and how to clear them
- When to bring in leads
Module 6. Secure supply chain controls
Apply SSDF to third-party components, dependencies, and vendor integrations.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor software risk tiers
- Proving due diligence
- Dependency tracking tools
- SBOMs in practice
- Minimizing blast radius
- Patch readiness planning
- Open source risk hotspots
- Contractual obligations
- Audit trail for vendors
- When to build vs buy
- Handling legacy integrations
- Secure deprecation paths
Module 7. Threat modeling for developers
Apply lightweight threat modeling during design and implementation phases.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat modeling without overhead
- STRIDE for devs
- Abuse case brainstorming
- Data flow diagrams simplified
- Security personas in design
- Threat libraries by domain
- Common blind spots
- Integrating into PRs
- Automated pattern detection
- When to involve app sec
- Updating models post incident
- Making threat reports actionable
Module 8. Evidence that survives audits
Generate clean, inspectable artefacts that satisfy auditors and move fast.
12 chapters in this module
- What auditors actually look for
- Clean vs cluttered evidence
- Timestamps and ownership
- Linking code to controls
- Readable runbooks
- Screenshots with context
- Minimizing rework
- Audit prep in parallel
- Version control as proof
- Log retention essentials
- Rationale documentation
- Common request patterns
Module 9. Secure CI CD pipeline design
Embed security into CI CD without breaking flow or trust.
12 chapters in this module
- Security gates that don't stall
- Fast feedback loops
- Policy as code tools
- Baseline vs enhanced modes
- Handling false positives
- Rollout strategies
- Monitoring pipeline health
- Securing pipeline credentials
- Pipeline as documentation
- Onboarding new services
- Recovery from failures
- Scaling across orgs
Module 10. Building influence as an IC
Amplify your impact without formal authority by becoming the reference practitioner.
12 chapters in this module
- Earning pull vs pushing advice
- Speaking to business outcomes
- Documenting wins quietly
- Creating shareable assets
- Mentoring without title
- Volunteering for tough calls
- Being the calm in escalation
- Owning cross-team rituals
- Sharing credit visibly
- Staying technical while leading
- Avoiding burnout
- Knowing when to step back
Module 11. Socializing and sustaining adoption
Turn one-off wins into lasting practice changes across teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Piloting with high leverage teams
- Feedback loops for iteration
- Internal evangelism tactics
- Workshop facilitation
- Metrics that demonstrate value
- Overcoming resistance quietly
- Celebrating adoption wins
- Linking to performance goals
- Sustaining momentum
- Handing off ownership
- Scaling beyond your team
- Building a community of practice
Module 12. Your go to status in 90 days
Consolidate your artefacts, refine your narrative, and claim your role as the reference practitioner.
12 chapters in this module
- Reviewing your playbook
- Identifying first opportunities
- Announcing your offer subtly
- Tracking pull requests
- Measuring influence growth
- Updating based on feedback
- Expanding your scope
- Mentoring others
- Owning the next cycle
- Staying grounded
- Avoiding overcommit
- Next steps beyond the course
How this maps to your situation
- After a recent audit finding
- When onboarding new services
- Before a product launch
- During cross-functional initiative planning
Before vs. after
Before
Your deep work in secure software delivery happens behind the scenes, often unnoticed by peers outside your immediate team.
After
You're the named practitioner other teams request when navigating secure delivery challenges, recognized across functions for clarity, speed, and audit-readiness.
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 week over 12 weeks, designed to fit around engineering workloads.
If nothing changes
Without a structured way to elevate your contributions, your expertise remains siloed, and high-impact secure delivery work defaults to formal roles rather than top practitioners.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this is tailored to engineers operating at speed in product-driven environments. Unlike video-heavy platforms, it prioritizes searchability, reusability, and direct application to real-world delivery cycles.
Frequently asked
Is this course only for security specialists?
No. It's designed for software engineers who want to lead secure delivery without switching roles.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this to my current projects?
Yes. Each module includes templates and examples you can adapt immediately.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per week over 12 weeks, designed to fit around engineering workloads..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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