A tailored course, built for your situation
Repeatable security validation templates that compound across data pipelines
Build an evolving library of OWASP-aligned controls that accelerate every new deployment
$199 one-time
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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 data engineer working in a high-velocity, security-conscious tech environment delivering repeatable data infrastructure with embedded compliance
Who this is not for
Engineers looking for introductory data modeling or ETL tutorials
What you walk away with
- Create modular OWASP-based security validation templates that plug into any data pipeline
- Document threat assessments in a way that survives team changes and scales across projects
- Produce audit-ready evidence faster by reusing and versioning prior validation work
- Reduce time to secure deployment by 40% using inherited control patterns
- Strengthen peer and leadership trust through consistent, visible security practices
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Mapping OWASP to data pipeline threat surfaces
Identify where OWASP Top 10 risks manifest in ingestion, transformation, and serving layers using real Meta-scale examples.
12 chapters in this module
- OWASP and data systems
- Threat surface definition
- Ingestion layer risks
- Transformation anti-patterns
- Output exposure points
- Session hijacking in ETL
- Broken auth in data APIs
- Injection in query logic
- Cryptographic failures
- Misconfigured metadata stores
- Access control gaps
- Server-side request forgery in pipelines
Module 2. Designing reusable security validation templates
Structure templates to be versioned, composable, and easy to adapt across different data domains and ownership models.
12 chapters in this module
- Template scope definition
- Modular control components
- Parameterization strategy
- Version control approach
- Ownership handoff design
- Integration with CI/CD
- Naming convention system
- Dependency tracking
- Validation lifespan
- Automated evidence capture
- Human-in-the-loop checks
- Template retirement process
Module 3. Embedding OWASP checks into pipeline code
Incorporate security validation directly into pipeline logic using Meta-relevant tooling and frameworks.
12 chapters in this module
- Static analysis injection
- Dynamic check insertion
- Pre-commit hooks setup
- Linting custom rules
- Schema validation layer
- Data lineage tagging
- Permission boundary checks
- Secrets scanning integration
- Token validation patterns
- Rate limiting placement
- Input sanitization points
- Session state handling
Module 4. Building living threat models for data systems
Develop threat models that evolve with the system and serve as foundational documentation across teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat model scope
- Asset identification
- Trust boundary mapping
- Data flow diagramming
- Threat categorization
- Likelihood scoring
- Impact assessment
- Mitigation tracking
- Review cadence setup
- Cross-team alignment
- Versioning approach
- Automated update triggers
Module 5. Generating audit-ready evidence automatically
Structure outputs so they meet compliance reviewers’ expectations without rework.
12 chapters in this module
- Evidence requirement analysis
- Control mapping method
- Timestamped logs capture
- Signed attestation process
- Screenshots with context
- Automated report generation
- Compliance crosswalk
- SOC 2 alignment points
- ISO 27001 mapping
- NIST CSF linkage
- Regulator acceptance criteria
- Peer review record keeping
Module 6. Versioning security controls across pipeline generations
Establish a lifecycle for security templates that supports evolution without regression.
12 chapters in this module
- Baseline definition
- Change impact analysis
- Rollback preparation
- Deprecation notification
- Backward compatibility
- Forward planning
- Stakeholder alignment
- Testing migration paths
- Documentation updates
- Training material sync
- Monitoring adaptation
- Feedback loop closure
Module 7. Integrating validation templates into CI/CD pipelines
Automate security checks in deployment workflows to prevent drift and ensure consistency.
12 chapters in this module
- CI pipeline access
- Pre-deployment gates
- Quality score threshold
- Gate bypass policy
- Failure handling
- Notification setup
- Remediation workflows
- Escalation paths
- False positive review
- Whitelist management
- Audit trail generation
- Performance impact analysis
Module 8. Scaling validation across data domains
Adapt templates for use in different data contexts while preserving core security integrity.
12 chapters in this module
- Domain-specific modifications
- Shared control library
- Customization policy
- Cross-domain review
- Central oversight model
- Local autonomy balance
- Naming consistency
- Version sync mechanism
- Conflict resolution
- Change propagation
- Feedback integration
- Domain ambassador role
Module 9. Documenting security decisions for peer validation
Create clear rationale records that withstand technical scrutiny and onboarding questions.
12 chapters in this module
- Decision log format
- Context capture
- Alternatives considered
- Risk acceptance criteria
- Approval trail
- Stakeholder input
- Lessons learned capture
- Template reference
- External standard alignment
- Internal policy linkage
- Future review trigger
- Knowledge transfer plan
Module 10. Establishing ownership and review cycles
Define clear accountability and maintenance rhythms to keep templates effective over time.
12 chapters in this module
- Owner definition
- Backup assignment
- Review frequency
- Trigger-based updates
- Change notification
- Cross-team coordination
- Escalation protocol
- Performance metrics
- Compliance alignment
- Audit preparation
- Lessons integration
- Template sunsetting
Module 11. Demonstrating compounding progress to leadership
Show measurable security maturity growth across projects without overstatement.
12 chapters in this module
- Security debt tracking
- Control reuse metrics
- Time saved calculation
- Risk reduction evidence
- Audit outcome trends
- Peer feedback aggregation
- Template adoption rate
- Incident avoidance cases
- Leadership update format
- Visual progress tracking
- Cross-project comparison
- ROI narrative framing
Module 12. Contributing to organizational security knowledge
Turn individual work into shared assets that elevate the entire engineering organization.
12 chapters in this module
- Internal contribution path
- Template sharing process
- Review board submission
- Adoption incentives
- Training delivery role
- Mentorship integration
- Cross-functional use
- Feedback solicitation
- Improvement incorporation
- Recognition mechanisms
- Success story documentation
- Knowledge base integration
How this maps to your situation
- When launching a new data pipeline
- During SOC 2 or ISO 27001 audit cycles
- After a security incident review
- When joining a new team or project
Before vs. after
Before
Starting from scratch on security validation for each new pipeline, relying on ad hoc checklists and tribal knowledge.
After
Leveraging a growing library of proven, OWASP-aligned templates that make every deployment faster and more secure.
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 4 weeks to complete all modules and apply templates to active work.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program delivers field-tested, OWASP-based validation templates specifically designed for data engineers in high-velocity environments, giving you tools that compound across projects rather than isolated knowledge.
Frequently asked
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does this course cover SOC 2 or ISO 27001 compliance?
Yes, each module includes direct mappings to SOC 2 and ISO 27001 controls, with examples of how to produce audit-ready evidence using OWASP-aligned templates.
Is prior security experience required?
No. The course is designed for data engineers who want to embed strong security practices without becoming full-time security specialists.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per week over 4 weeks to complete all modules and apply templates to active work..
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