A tailored course, built for your situation
Reference of choice on cross-functional OWASP risk calls
Become the practitioner others turn to when web application threats escalate
$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 certification and compliance leader in a global technology organisation, responsible for aligning security standards with operational delivery
Who this is not for
Individuals seeking introductory content on web application security or generic certification prep without role-specific application
What you walk away with
- Lead OWASP integration in certification design with confidence and precision
- Deliver actionable guidance that development, audit, and risk teams consistently adopt
- Shape cross-functional consensus using structured, repeatable OWASP-based artefacts
- Become the default reference on OWASP interpretation for your organisation
- Strengthen certification authority by grounding decisions in widely recognised application security benchmarks
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Mapping OWASP Top 10 to certification control design
Translate OWASP’s application risk priorities into certification requirements that development teams can implement and auditors can validate.
12 chapters in this module
- Control relevance by attack type
- Risk tiering for common vulnerabilities
- Mapping injection flaws to policy language
- Session management in certification scope
- API exposure classifications
- Authentication bypass patterns
- Data exposure thresholds
- Security misconfiguration definitions
- Access control integration
- Cryptographic failure benchmarks
- Server-side request forgery handling
- Deserialization risk criteria
Module 2. Integrating OWASP ASVS into certification workflows
Embed the Application Security Verification Standard into audit-ready certification checklists and review cycles.
12 chapters in this module
- ASVS level selection by application tier
- Verification level alignment
- Designing testable criteria
- Developer self-assessment integration
- Third-party vendor review rules
- Architecture review timing
- Secure development lifecycle gates
- Penetration test coordination
- Evidence collection templates
- Remediation tracking logic
- Revalidation cycles
- Sign-off delegation rules
Module 3. Cross-team alignment on OWASP interpretation
Lead consistent understanding of OWASP guidance across development, security, and compliance functions.
12 chapters in this module
- Common misinterpretations of risk levels
- Contextualising criticality by business function
- Engineering trade-off frameworks
- Documentation standards for clarity
- Version control for OWASP inputs
- Change impact assessments
- Architecture review board inputs
- Incident response linkage
- Regulatory liaison protocols
- Peer escalation paths
- Feedback loops from red teams
- Audit trail expectations
Module 4. Designing repeatable OWASP-based certification artefacts
Create templates, checklists, and validation workflows that compound across teams and reduce rework.
12 chapters in this module
- Standardised vulnerability taxonomies
- Reusable control descriptions
- Automatable verification steps
- Developer-facing summaries
- Risk rating scorecards
- Evidence mapping grids
- Review cycle calendars
- Toolchain integration points
- Training module templates
- Onboarding playbooks
- Escalation matrices
- Version update triggers
Module 5. OWASP in vendor certification reviews
Apply OWASP benchmarks to third-party application assessments and supplier governance.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor attestation requirements
- Third-party audit rights
- Risk-based tiering of suppliers
- Pre-contract OWASP alignment
- Subprocessor compliance
- Penetration test expectations
- Remediation timelines
- Security questionnaire design
- Contractual control language
- Change notification clauses
- Incident response coordination
- Exit audit provisions
Module 6. Certification sign-off using OWASP benchmarks
Strengthen authority by grounding certification decisions in widely recognised application security standards.
12 chapters in this module
- Sign-off delegation frameworks
- Risk exception criteria
- Temporary control waivers
- Executive communication templates
- Legal and compliance coordination
- Regulator-facing summaries
- Public disclosure thresholds
- Internal audit coordination
- Cross-jurisdictional alignment
- Version update policies
- Stakeholder notification cycles
- Archival requirements
Module 7. OWASP integration in secure development lifecycle
Embed application security certification touchpoints across design, build, test, and deployment phases.
12 chapters in this module
- Design phase checkpoints
- Threat modelling requirements
- Architecture review gates
- Code review criteria
- Static analysis thresholds
- Dynamic testing cycles
- Peer review expectations
- Continuous integration rules
- Release gate logic
- Emergency deployment protocols
- Post-deployment monitoring
- Incident triage triggers
Module 8. Leading OWASP updates and version transitions
Manage certification framework evolution as OWASP guidance changes over time.
12 chapters in this module
- Version change tracking
- Gap analysis methodology
- Transition planning
- Stakeholder communication
- Legacy system exceptions
- Re-certification triggers
- Training update cycles
- Audit expectation updates
- Vendor alignment
- Internal advocacy
- Documentation refresh
- Compliance drift monitoring
Module 9. OWASP in cloud-native certification contexts
Adapt OWASP guidance to containerised, serverless, and microservices environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Container security criteria
- Orchestration layer controls
- Serverless function risks
- API gateway protections
- Service mesh verification
- Immutable infrastructure rules
- CI/CD pipeline security
- Infrastructure as code checks
- Dynamic scaling implications
- Zero trust integration
- Multi-tenancy safeguards
- Observability requirements
Module 10. Communicating OWASP-based decisions to leadership
Frame technical application security choices in strategic, risk-informed terms for senior audiences.
12 chapters in this module
- Executive summary templates
- Risk appetite linkage
- Incident likelihood framing
- Business impact scenarios
- Benchmark comparisons
- Investment prioritisation
- Third-party reliance risks
- Reputational exposure context
- Regulatory anticipation
- Market differentiators
- Long-term roadmap alignment
- Resource allocation cases
Module 11. OWASP in merger and acquisition security assessments
Apply OWASP standards to due diligence and post-acquisition integration certification.
12 chapters in this module
- Pre-acquisition risk screening
- Application inventory reviews
- Remediation timelines
- Integration planning
- Control harmonisation
- Legacy system exceptions
- Cultural alignment
- Team structure changes
- Toolchain consolidation
- Audit process unification
- Policy refresh cycles
- Stakeholder communication
Module 12. Maintaining OWASP certification leadership over time
Sustain authority by evolving certification practices alongside emerging threats and team needs.
12 chapters in this module
- Community engagement
- Internal training leadership
- Mentorship frameworks
- Knowledge transfer planning
- Succession preparation
- Feedback collection
- Practice evolution reviews
- Benchmarking against peers
- Conference participation
- Publication opportunities
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Long-term vision setting
How this maps to your situation
- When leading OWASP integration in certification design
- During cross-functional alignment on security interpretation
- When certifying third-party applications
- When communicating with senior leadership on application risk
Before vs. after
Before
OWASP guidance is referenced inconsistently, leading to fragmented certification decisions and repeated debates during reviews.
After
Certification workflows are anchored in OWASP standards, creating repeatable processes that development, security, and audit teams rely on.
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 integration into regular workflow without disruption.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic OWASP training, this course is tailored for certification leads who need to translate application security guidance into auditable, repeatable compliance frameworks , not just technical knowledge.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical or compliance-focused?
It’s designed for compliance and certification professionals who need to apply OWASP guidance operationally , no coding required.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this to non-web applications?
Yes , the frameworks adapt to APIs, mobile apps, and internal tools with appropriate scope adjustments.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for integration into regular workflow without disruption..
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