A tailored course, built for your situation
Repeatable security artefacts that compound across OWASP implementations
Build a self-reinforcing library of working patterns used across secure development cycles
$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.
Spending too much time recreating security controls for each project?
The situation this course is for
Most practitioners rebuild common security components from scratch each time, creating inconsistent outputs and missed leverage across engagements. The cost isn't just time, it's the erosion of institutional control and slower response when auditors or regulators ask for evidence.
Who this is for
Senior software engineer or security-focused developer working in regulated or high-velocity environments where OWASP standards are applied repeatedly across projects
Who this is not for
Entry-level developers learning OWASP for the first time, or executives seeking high-level compliance overviews
What you walk away with
- A personal library of 12 reusable security artefacts aligned to OWASP controls
- Faster audit readiness using pre-validated threat models and control mappings
- Consistent documentation style adopted across teams through repeatable templates
- Reduced rework on common vulnerabilities like injection, misconfiguration, and broken access control
- Stronger influence in architecture reviews by presenting battle-tested patterns
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. OWASP Control Inventory Setup
Establish a structured repository for OWASP-aligned security components you’ll reuse across projects. Define naming, versioning, and storage standards for long-term compounding.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping OWASP Top 10 to artefact types
- Choosing storage format: code repo vs doc hub
- Versioning convention for security templates
- Tagging system for fast retrieval
- Initial inventory seeding strategy
- Ownership model for team access
- Integration with existing CI/CD pipelines
- Audit trail requirements
- Access control thresholds
- Backup and recovery protocol
- Sync cadence with OWASP updates
- First artefact: input validation checklist
Module 2. Threat Model Templates That Scale
Build standardized threat model structures that adapt to new systems without starting from zero. Use proven patterns to speed up STRIDE analysis and reduce oversight risk.
12 chapters in this module
- Baseline diagram types for web apps
- Reusable STRIDE mapping grids
- Asset classification shorthand
- Trust boundary library
- Common data flow patterns
- Automation hooks for diagram updates
- Peer review checklist
- Integration with Jira security tasks
- Version comparison method
- Cross-project applicability scoring
- Template retirement protocol
- Second artefact: microservice threat model
Module 3. Validation Scripts for Common Flaws
Develop lightweight, repeatable scripts that check for frequent OWASP violations in codebases. Focus on injection, XSS, and broken access control with low false-positive rates.
12 chapters in this module
- Language-specific detection logic
- Regex patterns for SQLi detection
- CWE mapping for findings
- Output formatting for audit logs
- CI integration strategy
- False positive reduction rules
- Script maintenance schedule
- Parameterized inputs for reuse
- Performance benchmarking
- Access control check routine
- Dependency scanning hook
- Third artefact: session management validator
Module 4. Secure Configuration Blueprints
Create hardened default configurations for servers, containers, and frameworks that align with OWASP recommendations and reduce drift over time.
12 chapters in this module
- Baseline OS settings for Linux
- Web server hardening defaults
- Container image best practices
- Framework-specific safe defaults
- Environment variable standards
- Secrets management integration
- Automated drift detection
- Update notification system
- Compliance audit trail
- Rollback safeguards
- Cross-platform consistency
- Fourth artefact: API gateway config template
Module 5. Control Mapping Workflows
Design repeatable processes for mapping technical controls to OWASP requirements, reducing manual effort during assessments and audits.
12 chapters in this module
- Control-to-standard matrix design
- Evidence collection checklist
- Automation triggers for updates
- Change impact assessment
- Cross-team alignment method
- Document version tracking
- Gap identification logic
- Remediation workflow
- Reporting format standard
- Audit readiness checklist
- Stakeholder notification
- Fifth artefact: OWASP D1 mapping pack
Module 6. Code Review Playbook
Assemble a structured guide for security-focused code reviews that highlights high-risk patterns and accelerates feedback cycles.
12 chapters in this module
- Review checklist structure
- High-risk pattern identification
- Comment taxonomy
- False positive avoidance
- Severity scoring rubric
- Integration with pull requests
- Reviewer assignment logic
- Timebox guidelines
- Escalation path
- Learning loop integration
- Metrics tracking
- Sixth artefact: secure code review template
Module 7. Incident Response Templates
Develop standardized response workflows for common OWASP-related incidents like XSS exploits or broken authentication events.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident classification scheme
- Initial containment steps
- Forensic data collection
- Stakeholder communication
- Regulator reporting triggers
- Post-mortem structure
- Root cause taxonomy
- Pre-approved actions list
- Escalation matrix
- Recovery validation
- Documentation standards
- Seventh artefact: breach response flow
Module 8. Security Debt Tracking System
Implement a consistent method for identifying, prioritizing, and retiring security debt across applications without disrupting delivery velocity.
12 chapters in this module
- Debt categorization framework
- Technical scoring model
- Business impact assessment
- Remediation backlog structure
- Sprint planning integration
- Stakeholder reporting
- Risk acceptance workflow
- Automated discovery sync
- Progress metrics
- Retirement certification
- Cross-team visibility
- Eighth artefact: security debt register
Module 9. Developer Enablement Kits
Package security guidance into developer-friendly formats that reduce friction and increase adoption of secure practices across teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Quick start guide template
- Common error explanations
- Fix examples for top issues
- Language-specific snippets
- Integration with IDEs
- Onboarding workflow
- Feedback collection
- Update distribution
- Adoption tracking
- Knowledge base sync
- Champion network
- Ninth artefact: onboarding security pack
Module 10. Audit Evidence Generator
Build a system that automatically assembles audit-ready documentation for OWASP compliance using existing project artefacts.
12 chapters in this module
- Evidence mapping framework
- Automated collection triggers
- Document formatting standards
- Version control integration
- Approval workflow
- Stakeholder preview
- Regulator response mode
- Historical archive
- Change tracking
- Gap reporting
- Retention policy
- Tenth artefact: auto-generated SoA module
Module 11. Cross-Project Learning Loop
Establish a feedback system that captures lessons from each OWASP implementation and applies them to future projects automatically.
12 chapters in this module
- Post-mortem capture
- Pattern identification
- Template update triggers
- Team knowledge sync
- Best practice dissemination
- Anti-pattern tracking
- Tooling improvement
- Training content generation
- Metrics refinement
- External benchmarking
- Community contribution
- Eleventh artefact: learning integration workflow
Module 12. Personal Security IP Library
Consolidate all prior artefacts into a curated, searchable library that compounds value across every future engagement and increases professional leverage.
12 chapters in this module
- Library structure design
- Search optimization
- Access control settings
- Sharing protocol
- Contribution guidelines
- Version history
- Usage tracking
- Performance metrics
- Integration with portfolio
- External validation
- Monetization options
- Twelfth artefact: personal IP library
How this maps to your situation
- Starting a new secure development initiative
- Preparing for an upcoming audit or assessment
- Scaling security practices across multiple teams
- Building personal credibility in secure architecture
Before vs. after
Before
Rebuilding security components from scratch for every project, leading to inconsistent outcomes and slower audit readiness
After
A self-reinforcing library of battle-tested security artefacts that accelerate delivery and strengthen compliance across every engagement
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 to fit around full-time development work
If nothing changes
Without a reusable library, you'll continue to reinvent common controls, miss opportunities to demonstrate growing expertise, and fall behind peers who systematize their knowledge into compounding assets.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic OWASP training or one-size-fits-all compliance courses, this program focuses on building your personal collection of reusable, field-tested artefacts that grow more valuable with each use.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Senior developers, security engineers, and technical leads who implement OWASP standards across multiple projects and want to stop reinventing the wheel.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I own the artefacts I create?
Yes. All templates, scripts, and documentation you build are yours to keep, reuse, and evolve across your career.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to fit around full-time development work.
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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